Tsuba Jin
つば甚
Kaiseki in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 12 min walk from Nomachi Station
Our analysis
- #10of 51 kaiseki restaurants in Kanazawa & Ishikawa
- ¥27,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Tsuba Jin is 10th of the 51 kaiseki restaurants in Kanazawa & Ishikawa. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥27,500 (on Pocket Concierge), 67% above the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kanazawa & Ishikawa ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥20,000 (on Pocket Concierge) is 72% above the ¥11,600 median of 16. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and TableCheck; 16 of the 51 kaiseki restaurants in Kanazawa & Ishikawa can be. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥20,000, 27% below its least expensive dinner course), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥27,500 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥38,500 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Kanazawa with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kanazawa & Ishikawa | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koide | #5 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 6 min, Hokutetsu-Kanazawa | Sun |
| Kanazawa Setsuri | #6 | ¥27,142 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 14 min, Hokutetsu-Kanazawa | Sun |
| Sushi-ya Kozakura | #7 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kanazawa | Wed |
| Japanese cuisine Zeniya | #8 | ¥27,720 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 14 min, Nomachi | Sun |
| Izakaya Hachinana | #9 | ¥20,000 | ¥20,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 16 min, Kamimoroe | Wed |
| Tsuba Jin | #10 | ¥27,500 | ¥20,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 12 min, Nomachi | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Tsuba Jin
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or TableCheck, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 076-241-2181 (+81-76-241-2181 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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 Kanazawa & Ishikawa.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Kaiseki Course
Lunch
¥20,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
Cheapest
Kaiseki Course 2
Lunch
¥27,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
¥7,500 more than the one above
Kaiseki Course
Dinner
¥27,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
Kaiseki Course 3
Lunch
¥38,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$260
¥11,000 more than the one above
Kaiseki Course 2
Dinner
¥38,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$260
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥5,000–5,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | The room charge is 500 yen per person, which includes a 20% service charge and consumption tax. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 200 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 180 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking area near the entrance |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Projector available, Power outlets available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, English menu |
Getting there
12 min walk (960 m) from Nomachi Station.
- Leave Nomachi Station and walk east for 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 170 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
- Bear right onto National Highway Route 157 and walk 400 m.
- Turn right and walk 300 m.
Tsuba Jin is on your left.
On your left
Look for
つば甚
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
つば甚石川県金沢市寺町5-1-8
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-1-8 Teramachi Kanazawa, Ishikawa 921-8033 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - The Hirokoji bus stop is about a 5 to 7-minute walk away (routes towards Teramachi and Heiwamachi are convenient). |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tsuba Jin cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (The room charge is 500 yen per person, which includes a 20% service charge and consumption tax.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Tsuba Jin have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Tsuba Jin?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Tsuba Jin?
Nomachi Station, about 12 minutes on foot (960 m).
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.