Kaiseki & ryotei — Nagoya

Ryōtei Kawabun

Nagoya's oldest restaurant, founded early in the Edo period by a fishmonger who became purveyor to the Owari Tokugawa, and the only one in the city operating continuously since then, some four centuries. The sukiya-style main building is a registered cultural property; the Mizukagami no Ma hall and its water courtyard were designed in 1971 by architect Yoshiro Taniguchi. Japanese and foreign statesmen have dined here, and the G20 foreign ministers' dinner was held here in 2019. Seasonal kaiseki is served in private rooms for 2 to 20, most with chair seating.

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City: Nagoya
District: Marunouchi
Cuisine: Kaiseki & ryotei
Distinction: Main building listed as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property
Seated capacity: 90 pax
Private hire: Yes

Indicative budget: Lunch: kaiseki at ¥13,200 (weekdays only) or ¥22,000; dinner: ¥22,000 or ¥33,000 per person, tax and service included, excl. drinks. Banquet plans from ¥8,000 per person.
Address: 2-13-4 Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0002
Access: Marunouchi Station (Sakura-dori and Tsurumai lines), exits 2 or 4: about 5 minutes on foot. About 10 minutes from Nagoya Station.

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Corporate use

For the honor dinner of an executive committee or delegation in a private room (up to 20), or an incentive banquet for up to 90 in the Mizukagami no Ma facing the garden. The halls also host meetings and exhibitions for 15 to 100. Dietary needs, including religious ones, are handled on request; private-room meals must be booked at least two business days ahead.

Private rooms & private hire

Six private rooms for 2 to 20 for kaiseki, with sunken kotatsu, chairs or legless chairs, all with windows. For banquets: the Mizukagami no Ma hall (90 guests, usable for 15 to 100) and the Shinyōtei room (10 to 40), the one with the best garden view.

The menu

Seasonal kaiseki served course by course, built around sea and mountain produce and an elaborate hassun; at lunch there are three levels of menu, including a bespoke kaiseki tailored to the purpose of the meal. For banquets the ryotei serves courses, buffets or standing receptions, with optional sushi stations, dessert buffets or a tuna-cutting show in front of guests. Allergies and religious requirements (halal, Hindu, etc.) are handled on request at booking.

Programmes featuring this restaurant

Nagoya Castle keep and its golden shachihoko rising above the trees

4 days · Nagoya · Kyoto

4-Day Nagoya and Kyoto Incentive Trip

This 4-day incentive starts with two nights in Nagoya, the former seat of the Owari Tokugawa, then reaches Kyoto in 35 minutes by Shinkansen for a night focused on culture. For 30 to 120 participants, it brings together the Hommaru Palace of Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine, a dinner at Ryōtei Kawabun, the city's oldest restaurant, a gala at THE CONDER HOUSE, then Fushimi sake, an evening with maiko and a tea ceremony in Kyoto.

From €2,900 per person, excluding flights

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can Kawabun host?

Up to 20 in a private room for kaiseki, 90 seated in the Mizukagami no Ma hall, and 15 to 100 for a banquet, meeting or exhibition.

Can special diets be accommodated?

Yes: allergies and religious restrictions (halal, Hindu, etc.) are handled on request and should be declared at booking.

Is there a dress code?

No strict code, but shorts, sandals and sneakers are not accepted, and bare feet should be avoided because some rooms are tatami: bring socks.

How far ahead should we book?

Private-room meals require booking at least two business days ahead; for a banquet or buy-out allow several weeks. Last orders are 1 pm at lunch and 7 pm at dinner.

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Hotels nearby

Ōgi no Ma ballroom set for a gala dinner

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Hilton Nagoya

Fushimi

Nagoya's first international chain hotel (1989), between the station and Sakae. Its 971 m² Ōgi no Ma ballroom holds 1,200 theatre-style or 700 for a seated dinner and splits in two; there is also a 381 m² sky banquet room on the 28th floor and about ten smaller rooms.

Rooms: 460
Meeting rooms: 13
Max. capacity: 1,200

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Conrad Nagoya

Sakae

Nagoya's first international luxury hotel, opened on 31 July 2026 atop The Landmark Nagoya Sakae. 170 rooms including 29 suites, six restaurants and bars between the 31st and 40th floors, and an events level with a 342 m² Grand Ballroom under an 8 m ceiling.

Rooms: 170
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