Yazo
弥蔵
Kaiseki in Honjo Area, Saitama, 9 min walk from Honjō-Waseda Station
Our analysis
- 72%of high-end restaurants in Saitama have a lower dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 1
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 72% of the high-end restaurants in Saitama in this guide, and higher than that of 67% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 4 of the 22 kaiseki restaurants in Saitama can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 6), and a late dinner (open until 23:00).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Saitama with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Saitama | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurakawa | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥10,000 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Urawa | Wed |
| Sushi Suzuki | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | — | 23 min, Hannō | Thu |
| Yazo | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 9 min, Honjō-Waseda | — |
| Omiya Uchu | — | ¥11,000 | ¥3,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Ōmiya | — |
| Japanese Cuisine Nito | — | ¥12,100 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Kumagaya | Mon |
| Washoku Sake Dokoro Yonemoto | — | ¥15,000 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 10 min, Kita-omiya | — |
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 Yazo
- Call 0495-71-7076 (+81-495-71-7076 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.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Service charge | Service charge: 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–23:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
9 min walk (710 m) from Honjō-Waseda Station.
- Leave Honjō-Waseda Station and walk north-west for 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 460 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
Yazo is on your right.
On your right
Look for
弥蔵
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
弥蔵埼玉県本庄市早稲田の杜4-2-12
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-2-12 Wasedanomori Honjo, Saitama 367-0030 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 10-minute walk from Honjo-Waseda Station on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen and a 25-minute walk from Honjo Station on the JR Takasaki Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yazo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Yazo?
Honjō-Waseda Station, about 9 minutes on foot (710 m).
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.