Kawaramachi Izumiya
Kawaramachi, Gifu
Restaurant in Gifu, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Tabelog 100 – Japanese cuisine – EAST 2025 selection on Gifu's riverfront, serving seasonal fish at JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999 dinner (JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999 lunch). Counter seating delivers direct kitchen sightlines; second-floor tatami accommodates groups up to 20. Reservations required for dinner; walk-ins work at lunch. Closed February; parking available.
About Kawaramachi Izumiya
Kawaramachi Izumiya is a Gifu venue with lunch and dinner hours, casual dress, and listed price ranges of JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999 for lunch and JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999 for dinner. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 – Japanese cuisine – EAST 2025 recognition, which gives diners a grounded reason to consider it when planning a meal in Gifu.
The schedule is straightforward: lunch runs from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, and dinner runs from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Wednesday is closed. Beyond those basics, details such as seating style, menu format, reservations, payment rules, parking, phone booking procedures, and specific dishes are not specified, so diners should verify operational details directly before making plans.
Planning Around the Basics
Kawaramachi Izumiya does not specify a particular seating layout, room arrangement, or service format. Rather than assume a counter, private room, group floor, or particular style of cooking, the most reliable planning points are the hours, casual dress code, and price bands.
For lunch, expect the JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999 range during the 11:30 AM–1:30 PM service window. For dinner, expect the JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999 range during the 5:00–7:00 PM service window. If seating type, group accommodation, or menu specifics matter to your visit, confirm those directly with the restaurant before going.
Where It Sits in Gifu Dining
Within Gifu dining, Kawaramachi Izumiya stands out primarily for its 2025 Tabelog 100 – Japanese cuisine – EAST listing and published price ranges. Diners comparing options may also consider Hida Gyu Grill Bakuro, Kobanzushi, Senryu, hiro, or å ‰ç §åºµ, while keeping in mind that each venue should be checked directly for current hours, pricing, and format.
For travelers planning around Gifu, the practical appeal is clarity: Kawaramachi Izumiya has both lunch and dinner service on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, closes on Wednesday, and lists casual dress. The lunch range is lower than dinner, which may make midday easier for price-sensitive diners, while dinner remains within the JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999 band.
The safest way to frame Kawaramachi Izumiya is as a Gifu restaurant with lunch and dinner windows, casual dress, published prices, and 2025 Tabelog 100 recognition in the Japanese cuisine EAST category. For anything more specific, such as dishes, seating, reservations, groups, payment, or seasonal changes, it's best to confirm directly before visiting. Explore more options in our full Gifu restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 20 Motohamacho, Gifu, 500-8007, Japan
- Website
- nagaragawa.com
- Phone
- +81 58-263-6788
Venue details
Ambiance
Traditional and historic, with a calm riverside atmosphere and a small, reservation-oriented dining room focused on a guided course experience.
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- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Set menu, Prix fixe
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Beer
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Opened
- 1887
Signature Dishes
- narezushi
- charcoal-grilled ayu
- ayu course meal
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 20 Motohamacho, Gifu, 500-8007, Japan
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Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kobanzushi, Notable alternative
- åç §åºµ, Notable alternative
- hiro, Notable alternative
- Hida Gyu Grill Bakuro, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
- Senryu, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
Gifu's Japanese dining scene splits between grilled-beef specialists and regional izakaya, with few venues earning national recognition. Kawaramachi Izumiya's two consecutive Tabelog 100 – Japanese cuisine – EAST placements (2023, 2025) put it ahead of Kobanzushi and åç§åºµ in terms of documented credentials, though both occupy similar regional-cuisine territory with less transparent pricing. hiro operates in a comparable tier but offers narrower service windows. For travelers prioritizing award-backed quality without Michelin-level scarcity, Kawaramachi Izumiya delivers the strongest balance of accessibility and recognition in Gifu's mid-tier Japanese category.
Hida Gyu Grill Bakuro costs slightly more at dinner (JPY 6,000–JPY 7,999) but skews casual and beef-focused, making it a better fit for travelers chasing Hida beef rather than seasonal fish. Senryu commands JPY 15,000–JPY 19,999 for kaiseki precision – triple Kawaramachi Izumiya's spend – and suits celebration dinners or clients expecting multi-course choreography. For solo diners and couples seeking counter interaction with the cooking line, Kawaramachi Izumiya's ground-floor seating offers more engagement than Hida Gyu Grill Bakuro's table-forward layout. Groups of four or more should book the second-floor tatami room here or consider Senryu if budget allows for the step up in formality.
Booking difficulty remains low across Gifu's Japanese dining tier outside peak summer months. Kawaramachi Izumiya requires evening reservations off-season but keeps lunch open for walk-ins – a flexibility Senryu rarely matches. If counter seating and fish-driven menus align with your priorities, this riverfront address delivers the credentials without the associated scarcity. For grilled beef instead, Hida Gyu Grill Bakuro clears the threshold at a modest premium. For kaiseki ambition, Senryu justifies the splurge – but only if the occasion and budget support it.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Kawaramachi Izumiya in Gifu?
Other options to compare include Hida Gyu Grill Bakuro, Kobanzushi, Senryu, hiro, and å ‰ç §åºµ, along with other dining in Gifu. Check each venue directly for current hours, pricing, and booking details.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kawaramachi Izumiya?
Lunch is listed at JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999 and runs from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Dinner is listed at JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999 and runs from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The restaurant is closed on Wednesday. Choose lunch for the lower price range, or dinner if the evening timing fits your plans.
Is Kawaramachi Izumiya good for a special occasion?
Kawaramachi Izumiya has 2025 Tabelog 100 – Japanese cuisine – EAST recognition, a casual dress code, and a dinner price range of JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999. Specific details about private rooms, group seating, service style, or celebration menus are not available, so verify directly if you are planning an occasion.
What should I wear to Kawaramachi Izumiya?
The dress code is casual. There is no requirement for formal clothing.
Is Kawaramachi Izumiya worth the price?
The price ranges are JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999 for lunch and JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999 for dinner. Its 2025 Tabelog 100 – Japanese cuisine – EAST listing adds a recognition point, but menu specifics are not specified, so value will depend on what is offered at the time of your visit.
Can Kawaramachi Izumiya accommodate groups?
Group capacity and seating arrangements are not specified. If you are visiting with a group, confirm availability and seating directly with the restaurant before making plans.
How far ahead should I book Kawaramachi Izumiya?
Reservation requirements and booking lead times are not specified. The hours are 11:30 AM–1:30 PM and 5:00–7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Wednesday closed. Confirm booking details directly before visiting.
