Yamatoya
大和屋
Kaiseki in Shin-Sakae, Aichi, 7 min walk from Takaoka Station
Our analysis
- 49%of high-end restaurants in Aichi have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed TuesdaysBook by phone
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 49% of the high-end restaurants in Aichi in this guide, and lower than that of 49% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 15 of the 150 kaiseki restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8) and a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 33% below its dinner budget).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Shin-Sakae 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanaya | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | — | — |
| Shigekiyo | — | ¥18,150 | ¥9,680 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Shinsakae-machi | Sun |
| Yamatoya | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 7 min, Takaoka | Tue |
| Japanese cuisine Edo Nakagawa | — | ¥24,200 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Takaoka | Wed |
| Koraku | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 10 min, Shimizu | — |
| Kappo Fujitsuka | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Shinsakae-machi | Wed |
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 | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Tatami room |
How to book Yamatoya
- Call 052-951-8018 (+81-52-951-8018 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | A service charge of 10% will be added to the total food and beverage bill (including tax). |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 17:30–21:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 21 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 21 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking is permitted only in the (outdoor) garden waiting area. |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Services | BYO drinks |
Getting there
7 min walk (570 m) from Takaoka Station.
Also near: Hisaya-ōdōri (Exit 1A): 8 min · Sakaemachi: 12 min
- Leave Takaoka Station and walk west for 60 m.
- Turn right onto Airport Route and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Bear left at Lawson and walk 100 m.
- Turn right and walk 170 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
Yamatoya is on your right.
On your right
Look for
大和屋
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
大和屋愛知県名古屋市東区泉1-8-8
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-8-8 Izumi Higashi-ku Nagoya, Aichi 461-0001 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Approximately 5 minutes walk from Exit 1 of Takaoka Station on the subway. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yamatoya cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% will be added to the total food and beverage bill (including tax).) may be extra; payment is cash only.
When is Yamatoya closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays.
Can I bring children to Yamatoya?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to Yamatoya?
Takaoka Station, about 7 minutes on foot (570 m). Hisaya-ōdōri Station is about 9 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.