Sekine
せき根
Kaiseki in Gokiso, Irinaka & Yagoto, Aichi, 10 min walk from Irinaka Station
Our analysis
- #1of 4 kaiseki restaurants in Gokiso, Irinaka & Yagoto
- 51%of high-end restaurants in Aichi have a lower dinner budget
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Sekine is 1st of the 4 kaiseki restaurants in Gokiso, Irinaka & Yagoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 51% of the high-end restaurants in Aichi in this guide, and higher than that of 51% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 15 of the 150 kaiseki restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a private room (for 2, 4, or 6).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Gokiso, Irinaka & Yagoto with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Nagoya & Aichi | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sekine | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 10 min, Irinaka | Mon, Sun |
| Kissen | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 10 min, Irinaka | Mon |
| Hassho Kan | — | ¥25,000 | ¥24,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Yagoto | Wed |
| Kikuzonocho Yasohachi | — | ¥17,600 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 14 min, Sakurayama | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Sekine
- Call 052-836-5121 (+81-52-836-5121 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–21:30 |
| Thursday | 18:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 18:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 18:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
Getting there
10 min walk (800 m) from Irinaka Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Sōgō Rihabiri Center (Exit 2): 14 min · Yagoto: 17 min
- Leave Irinaka Station by Exit 2 and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Turn right at Yoshinoya and walk 330 m.
- Turn left and walk 200 m.
- Turn right and walk 200 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
Sekine is on your right.
On your right
Look for
せき根
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
せき根愛知県名古屋市昭和区上山町4-7-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-7-1 Kamiyamacho Showa-ku Nagoya, Aichi 466-0836 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Minamiyama bus stop. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sekine cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sekine closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Sekine?
Irinaka Station, about 10 minutes on foot (800 m). Sōgō Rihabiri Center Station is about 15 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.