Shunsai Kaiseki Taku
旬菜懐石拓
Kaiseki in Murakami & Senami-Onsen, Niigata, 6 min walk from Sakamachi Station
Our analysis
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥13,200
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Tabelog), 25% above the ¥13,200 median of the 10 kaiseki restaurants in Niigata ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings by phone only; 4 of the 19 kaiseki restaurants in Niigata can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (6 of its 26 seats) and a private room (for 4).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Gosen, Shibata & Murakami with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Niigata | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kappou Shintaku | #1 | ¥16,500 | ¥16,500 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 21 min, Murakami | Tue, Wed |
| Ryotei Notoshin | #7 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | 17 min, Murakami | Mon |
| Shunsai Kaiseki Taku | — | ¥16,500 | ¥16,500 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Sakamachi | — |
| Ryotei Nantoya | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Nakajō | — |
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 Shunsai Kaiseki Taku
- Call 0254-62-7478 (+81-254-62-7478 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch/Dinner
2 hr at the table
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Lunch/Dinner
2 hr at the table
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 26, including 6 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating |
Getting there
6 min walk (450 m) from Sakamachi Station.
- Leave Sakamachi Station and walk south for 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 150 m.
- Turn left and walk 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 140 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Shunsai Kaiseki Taku.
Look for
旬菜懐石拓
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
旬菜懐石拓新潟県村上市坂町1773-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1773-2 Sakamachi Murakami, Niigata 959-3132 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from JR Sakamachi Station. |
From the restaurant's website
| Michelin Guide | 2020: Bib Gourmand |
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As stated on syunnsaikaiseki-taku.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Shunsai Kaiseki Taku cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Shunsai Kaiseki Taku?
Sakamachi Station, about 6 minutes on foot (450 m).
Is Shunsai Kaiseki Taku in the Michelin Guide?
According to its website, Shunsai Kaiseki Taku received a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide 2020. This is what the restaurant states on its own website; the Michelin Guide itself is the authority.
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.