Restaurant in Aichi, Japan
Reservation-only Japanese cuisine that earns its price.
Izumo is one of Nagoya's most consistently decorated Japanese cuisine restaurants, holding Tabelog Bronze Awards from 2021 through 2026 and two Tabelog Top 100 EAST selections. Dinner runs JPY 30,000–49,999 per person and is reservation-only with cash payment required. Book well in advance — there is no walk-in option and no official website.
The common assumption about Nagoya's high-end dining scene is that it plays second fiddle to Osaka or Tokyo. Izumo is one of the clearest arguments against that. With a Tabelog score of 3.85, four consecutive Tabelog Bronze Awards (2021, 2022, 2025, and 2026), and two selections for the Tabelog Japanese Cuisine EAST Top 100 list (2023 and 2025), this is a restaurant that has held serious competitive standing across half a decade. If you've eaten here once and left wondering whether to return, the award track record answers that question.
Izumo sits in Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, inside the SOPHIA IZUMO building in Fukiage. It operates exclusively by reservation, which sets the tone immediately: this is a deliberate, planned meal, not a walk-in option. The format is Japanese cuisine (washoku), and the dinner price band runs JPY 40,000–49,999 per person at listed rates, though reviewers on Tabelog report spending closer to JPY 30,000–39,999 in practice. At that level, you're in the tier where the cooking is expected to be precise and the experience considered. Izumo consistently delivers on that expectation, which is why the same diners return.
The atmosphere here is composed rather than animated. Expect a quiet, focused room rather than a lively social setting. If you're coming from a first visit and wondering whether the energy felt intentional, it was. This is not a venue for a loud group celebration or background dining. The mood is attentive and unhurried, which suits the cuisine and makes it a genuinely good choice for a late dinner with people who want to talk seriously, eat seriously, or both. Note that private rooms are not available, so parties sharing the space will be in the main dining area.
For a returning diner, the Tabelog Top 100 selection across multiple cycles is the key signal: Izumo is not a one-moment restaurant. The consistency of its recognition from 2021 through 2026 suggests the kitchen has maintained its standard rather than peaked and faded. On a second visit, the practical priority is securing a reservation early — the venue accepts reservations only and takes no walk-ins. There is no listed phone number in the public record and no official website, which means your leading route to a booking is through Tabelog directly or via a concierge service with local knowledge. Do not arrive assuming you can arrange something on the night.
One logistical note that catches first-timers: Izumo does not accept credit cards, electronic money, or QR code payments. Cash is the only payment method confirmed. If you're visiting from abroad, factor this into your planning. Arriving at a JPY 40,000+ dinner without the right payment method is an avoidable problem.
Reservations: Reservation only — no walk-ins. Book via Tabelog or through a hotel concierge. Budget: JPY 40,000–49,999 dinner (listed); JPY 30,000–39,999 based on reviewer averages. Lunch not offered. Payment: Cash only , no credit cards, electronic money, or QR payments accepted. Private rooms: Not available. Private venue hire is available for full buyouts. Parking: Not available on-site. Smoking: Non-smoking throughout. Occasion: Reviewers most commonly recommend for dining with friends.
See the comparison section below for how Izumo sits against other Aichi restaurants, including Amaki, aru, Fujisawa, GapricE, and HIRO NAGOYA. For broader context on where Izumo sits within Japan's high-end washoku tier, comparable award-level restaurants outside Aichi include Gion Sasaki in Kyoto and HAJIME in Osaka.
For more dining options across the region, see our full Aichi restaurants guide. If you're planning a wider trip, we also cover Aichi hotels, Aichi bars, Aichi wineries, and Aichi experiences. For international comparisons in the high-end tasting menu tier, Le Bernardin in New York City and Atomix in New York City offer useful reference points on what sustained award recognition looks like at a comparable price bracket. Goh in Fukuoka and 1000 in Yokohama are also worth considering if your Japan itinerary extends beyond Aichi.
Private room use is listed as unavailable at Izumo, but the venue is noted as available for private hire as a whole. Groups planning a visit should factor this in: if you need a dedicated separate space, Izumo cannot offer it, but exclusive buy-out may be an option worth raising when booking. At JPY 40,000–49,999 per head, any group booking represents a significant outlay, so confirm arrangements directly via Tabelog or a hotel concierge before committing.
Izumo's menu specifics are not publicly documented, and the database lists no featured items — which is consistent with reservation-only Japanese cuisine restaurants in this price tier, where the kitchen typically sets the course rather than guests selecting dishes. At JPY 40,000–49,999 for dinner, expect a fixed-course format rather than à la carte choice. If you need control over what you eat, confirm the format and any dietary accommodation options when making your reservation.
Izumo is primarily known for its core concept and execution in Aichi.
Izumo is located in Aichi, at Japan, 〒464-0856 Aichi, Nagoya, Chikusa Ward, Fukiage, 1 Chome−1−9 ＳＯＰＨＩＡ ＩＺＵＭＯ.
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