Sushi Kawanishi
鮨 川 西
Sushi in Eastern Part of Nagoya, Aichi, 2 min walk from Issha Station
Our analysis
- ¥18,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 2
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥18,000 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥16,500 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 11 of the 90 sushi restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Nagoya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sushi murohashi | — | ¥11,000 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Sakae | — |
| Kappo Fujitsuka | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Shinsakae-machi | Wed |
| Sushi Kawanishi | — | ¥18,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Issha | Sun |
| Sushi Kurita | — | ¥13,800 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Sakaemachi | Sun |
| Matsuba Zushi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 10 min, Yabachō | — |
| Soryu | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Sakae | Wed, Thu |
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, Bring your own wine |
How to book Sushi Kawanishi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 052-769-7550 (+81-52-769-7550 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Nagoya & Aichi.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Dinner course
【おまかせコース】
Dinner · 1–8 guests
- Kaiseki
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (3)（menu in Japanese）
- ＜コース内容＞
- 懐石料理 5～6品
- お鮨
¥18,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–20:15, 20:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–20:15, 20:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–20:15, 20:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–20:15, 20:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–20:15, 20:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–20:15, 20:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 12 are not admitted |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks |
| Opened | October 2023 |
Getting there
2 min walk (160 m) from Issha Station.
Also near: Hoshigaoka: 16 min · Kamiyashiro: 17 min
- Leave Issha Station and walk south-west for 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 130 m.
Sushi Kawanishi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
鮨 川 西
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ザ・ヒルズ1
Written this way on the building
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨 川 西愛知県名古屋市名東区高社1-215 ザ・ヒルズ1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-215 Takayashiro Meito-ku Nagoya, Aichi 465-0095 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Higashiyama Line: 2 minutes walk from Issha Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Kawanishi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Kawanishi closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Sushi Kawanishi?
Children under 12 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Kawanishi?
Issha Station, about 2 minutes on foot (160 m). Kamiyashiro Station is about 19 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.