Kakuozan Kichi Imo Honten
Chikusa, Nagoya
Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan
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Price
- JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
Why go
A takeaway-only sweet potato specialist operating since 1989, Kakuozan Kichi Imo Honten has earned four Tabelog 100 selections (2018–2023) for its focused yakiimo and daigakuimo execution. At under JPY 1,000, it's one of Nagoya's most accessible Tabelog-recognized sweets stops, though the cash-only, no-seating format suits grab-and-go browsing better than leisurely tasting.
About Kakuozan Kichi Imo Honten
Kakuozan Kichi Imo Honten is a Nagoya venue with a price band of JPY 999 or under and daily hours from 10 AM to 6 PM. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe - EAST - 2023 recognition.
Recognition and Price
The clearest hook for Kakuozan Kichi Imo Honten is its appearance in the 2023 Tabelog 100 list for Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe in the EAST scope. Its spending range is JPY 999 or under, making it a low-cost stop compared with many higher-budget dining plans in Nagoya.
The Nagoya dining scene includes other options. Comparative planning can include comparable venues such as Baika Do, Wagashi Karyo ocobo, tbz Kakuouzan honten, CORK, alongside other unnamed dining options.
Hours and Practical Planning
Kakuozan Kichi Imo Honten is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM: Monday through Sunday. No separate lunch or dinner service is listed, so it is best understood simply as a daytime Nagoya stop within those listed hours.
If you're building a Nagoya restaurant itinerary, use the low price band and daily 10 AM to 6 PM schedule as the reliable planning anchors.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒464-0821 Aichi, Nagoya, Chikusa Ward, Suemoritori, 1 Chome−1 弘法屋ビル １Ｆ
- Website
- kichiimo.com/shop/index.html
- Phone
- +81 52-763-2010
Venue details
Ambiance
A simple, traditional Japanese sweet shop tucked into a historic cultural street near Kakuozan temple, with a compact retail space focused on takeaway, calm atmosphere, and displays of neatly packaged sweet potato confections suited for gifts and omiyage.
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At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Kichiimo Hanabi (ultra-thin candied sweet potato sticks)
- Roasted sweet potato
- Daigaku imo
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒464-0821 Aichi, Nagoya, Chikusa Ward, Suemoritori, 1 Chome−1 弘法屋ビル １Ｆ · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- CORK, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- Baika Do, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- Wagashi Karyo ocobo, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- アルフォルトゥーナ, Notable alternative
- tbz Kakuouzan honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
Kakuozan Kichi Imo Honten sits at the budget end of Nagoya's Tabelog 100 sweets spectrum. CORK, a wine-focused restaurant nearby, operates in the JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999 dinner range and offers a completely different occasion, multi-course dining with wine pairings rather than takeaway sweets. For travelers comparing wagashi specialists, Baika Do matches the under-JPY-1,000 price tier and provides broader menu variety (mochi, seasonal wagashi, tea service), making it the better pick if you want seating and a wider selection. Wagashi Karyo ocobo also operates at under JPY 1,000 and focuses on traditional wagashi craft, though with less Tabelog recognition history than Kakuozan Kichi Imo Honten's four-year run.
tbz Kakuozan honten, a bakery in the JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 range, offers Western-style baked goods and a different flavor profile entirely; choose it if you want European pastries rather than Japanese sweet potato preparations. For pure value and Tabelog credential at the lowest spend, Kakuozan Kichi Imo Honten wins on price-to-recognition ratio. For comfort and menu breadth, Baika Do offers more flexibility. For high-end dining in the same neighborhood, CORK operates in a separate league entirely. The best strategy: hit Kakuozan Kichi Imo Honten for a quick takeaway stop, then build your Nagoya itinerary around seated meals at higher price tiers elsewhere in the city.
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Is Kakuozan Kichi Imo Honten good for solo dining?
Seating or service format is not specified. For a solo visit, the details are that Kakuozan Kichi Imo Honten is in Nagoya, is JPY 999 or under, is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM.
What should I wear to Kakuozan Kichi Imo Honten?
No dress code or venue format is specified. Casual, practical clothing is a safe general choice for visiting a low-priced Nagoya venue during its listed daytime hours.
How far ahead should I book Kakuozan Kichi Imo Honten?
Reservation details are not available. Kakuozan Kichi Imo Honten is open 10 AM–6 PM daily, with a price band of JPY 999 or under.
What are alternatives or comparison venues to Kakuozan Kichi Imo Honten?
comparisons venues include Baika Do, Wagashi Karyo ocobo, tbz Kakuouzan honten, CORK, アルフォルトゥーナ, along with other unnamed dining options.
Is Kakuozan Kichi Imo Honten good for a special occasion?
That depends on what kind of occasion you are planning. Details are limited to Nagoya location, JPY 999-or-under pricing, daily 10 AM–6 PM hours, 2023 Tabelog 100 recognition in the Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe EAST category.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Kakuozan Kichi Imo Honten?
No tasting-menu information is available for Kakuozan Kichi Imo Honten. The price band, daily hours, Nagoya location, 2023 Tabelog 100 recognition are available.
