Tsuruko Chishinan
つる幸 知新庵
Kaiseki in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 13 min walk from Kanazawa Station
Our analysis
- ¥28,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 3
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥28,000 (on its website), 70% above the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kanazawa & Ishikawa ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 16 of the 51 kaiseki restaurants in Kanazawa & Ishikawa can be. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 14 seats), a private room (for 6), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katamachi Koryori Sushi Sho | — | ¥22,000 | ¥22,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 13 min, Nomachi | — |
| Kanazawa Yokoyama | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | — | — |
| Higashiyama Shinei | — | ¥29,700 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | — | — |
| Busaku | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | — | Mon |
| Tsuruko Chishinan | — | ¥28,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 13 min, Kanazawa | — |
| Cha no Yu Suzuoki | — | ¥16,500 | ¥7,700 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | — | Tue |
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 |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier |
How to book Tsuruko Chishinan
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 076-210-5160 (+81-76-210-5160 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 the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Seasonal Omakase Kaiseki
2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
- Crab
¥31,020
per person, tax incl., ≈$210
Cheapest
Autumn Omakase Kaiseki with Noto Matsutake and Seasonal Flavors
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Kaiseki
- Matsutake mushroom
- Seasonal ingredients
¥49,720
per person, tax incl., ≈$330
¥18,700 more than the one above
Winter Omakase Kaiseki: Kanou Crab and Winter Delicacies Kaiseki
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Kaiseki
- Crab
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
¥49,720
per person, tax incl., ≈$330
Start the Year with Exquisite Kanou Crab
New Year Special Kaiseki
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Kaiseki
- Crab
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
¥88,220
per person, tax incl., ≈$590
¥38,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | The dress code is smart casual. We kindly ask that you refrain from coming in light attire such as tank tops, shorts, and sandals. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | November 2025 |
Getting there
13 min walk (1,030 m) from Kanazawa Station, Exit A-8.
Also near: Hokutetsu-Kanazawa (Exit A-8): 13 min · Nanatsuya: 23 min
- Leave Kanazawa Station by Exit A-8 and walk south-east for 180 m.
- Turn right and walk 660 m.
- Turn left and walk 120 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
Tsuruko Chishinan is on your left.
On your left
Look for
つる幸 知新庵
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
つる幸 知新庵石川県金沢市高岡町6-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6-5 Takaokamachi Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0864 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 7-minute taxi ride from Kanazawa Station East Exit. It is a 10-minute walk from the bus stop "Musashigatsuji - Omicho Market.". |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kanazawa Station, 1.0 km, about 16 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tsuruko Chishinan cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Tsuruko Chishinan have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Tsuruko Chishinan?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Tsuruko Chishinan?
Kanazawa Station, about 13 minutes on foot (1,030 m). Hokutetsu-Kanazawa Station is about 16 minutes away.
Does Tsuruko Chishinan have a dress code?
The dress code is smart casual. We kindly ask that you refrain from coming in light attire such as tank tops, shorts, and sandals.
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.