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    Tabelog 2024

    Yagumo

    Higashi, Nagoya

    Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan

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    The Read

    Price

    JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Yagumo is worth shortlisting for a planned Nagoya meal if you want local credibility without moving into the highest dinner bracket. Its 2024 Tabelog 100 #38 recognition gives it a stronger signal than a generic neighborhood pick, while Ronin, prospero, Maruko, Yakitori Kissho, Trattoria Tope are the useful cross-shops depending on budget and cuisine direction.

    About Yagumo

    Yagumo in Nagoya is best suited to a deliberate visit, with dinner daily, weekend lunch, smart-casual dress, price ranges of JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999 and JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999, a Tabelog 100 #38 placement in 2024 with 3.6 points.

    For repeat visitors, the main decision is timing. Dinner runs every day from 5:30–10 PM, while Saturday and Sunday also offer lunch from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM. Price ranges are JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999 and JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999, so choose a time that best fits the budget and schedule you have in mind.

    Yagumo works well as a planned Nagoya visit

    This is a better fit for a deliberate meal than for a spontaneous food crawl. Its Nagoya location and schedule make it easy to compare weekday dinner with weekend lunch or dinner. If the evening needs several options, use Our full Nagoya restaurants guide, then cross-check stays through Our full Nagoya hotels guide.

    Go for the Tabelog recognition, the hours, the price ranges rather than for a specific chef narrative, signature dish, seating count, or menu format.

    Who should choose it, who should cross-shop

    Choose Yagumo when you want a planned Nagoya meal with a Tabelog 100 #38 placement in 2024 and a smart-casual dress code. It is especially useful when the schedule matters: weekday dinner is available, weekend lunch plus dinner are both available.

    For related planning, compare Yagumo naturally with Maruko, Ronin, Trattoria Tope, Yakitori Kissho, prospero, then decide by the details that matter most for each venue. If you are building a broader itinerary, start with the hours and price range for Yagumo before adding other dining, hotel, or activity plans.

    The takeThis is a strong choice for small, intentional gatherings: date nights, family meals and business dinners all benefit from the available private rooms and the restaurant’s focused hotpot menu. The sukiyaki and shabu‑shabu format encourages shared plates and a leisurely pace, making it suitable for celebrations or quieter special occasions. Its proximity to Shin Sakae‑cho Station also makes it practical for out‑of‑town guests or colleagues. Parties seeking a lively bar scene or late‑night options should look elsewhere; Yagumo is built around intimacy and tradition.
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    Recognition and awards1 source
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextNagoya, Japan

    Planning details

    Location
    2 Chome-16-25 Higashisakura, Higashi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0005, Japan
    Website
    yagumo.org
    Phone
    +81 52-932-2800
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Yagumo presents a quietly classic, traditionally appointed setting where folk crafts and a long history shape the room’s personality. Established in 1961, the restaurant leans into its heritage with simple, restrained decor that feels both charming and intimate. Private rooms deepen the sense of seclusion and discretion, and a no‑smoking policy keeps the air clear. The overall effect is an old‑school Japanese dining atmosphere that favors calm, measured enjoyment of food over flash or trendiness—an ideal pick for guests who appreciate tradition and a more reserved dining pace.

    Best For

    This is a strong choice for small, intentional gatherings: date nights, family meals and business dinners all benefit from the available private rooms and the restaurant’s focused hotpot menu. The sukiyaki and shabu‑shabu format encourages shared plates and a leisurely pace, making it suitable for celebrations or quieter special occasions. Its proximity to Shin Sakae‑cho Station also makes it practical for out‑of‑town guests or colleagues. Parties seeking a lively bar scene or late‑night options should look elsewhere; Yagumo is built around intimacy and tradition.

    Ordering Tips

    Book ahead using the online reservation option to secure a private room, especially for evenings and special occasions. The menu highlights the house specialty, “Susugi Nabe,” which the description singles out—consider ordering that as a centerpiece for a shared meal. Note the no‑smoking policy when reserving if that matters for your group. Because the restaurant emphasizes a traditional hotpot experience, plan for a relaxed, communal dining pace rather than quick individual plates; arrive from Shin Sakae‑cho Station, which is a minute away.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    A quietly refined, nostalgic atmosphere in a folk-craft (mingei) style wooden building, decorated with works by noted Japanese artists and soft, warm lighting, creating an elegant yet cozy setting suited to business dinners and family celebrations.

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    Vibe

    ClassicElegantRustic

    Best For

    Business DinnerGroup DiningFamily

    Experience

    Private DiningHistoric BuildingDesign Destination

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Formal
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Medium

    Signature Dishes

    • Charcoal-fired shabu-shabu (susugi nabe) with sesame sauce
    • Sukiyaki course
    • Ami-yaki (grilled beef) course
    • Kaiseki course menus
    • Oshokuji with kishimen noodles
    Planning details

    Location

    2 Chome-16-25 Higashisakura, Higashi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0005, Japan · Directions

    +81 52-932-2800

    yagumo.org

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Yakitori Kissho, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
    • Ronin, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
    • prospero, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
    • Maruko, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
    • Trattoria Tope, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
    Restaurant context

    How Yagumo compares in Nagoya

    Yagumo sits in the same dinner band as Ronin and prospero, which makes those the cleanest comparisons for value. Choose Yagumo if recognition and a Higashisakura location matter; choose Ronin if the brief is simply a same-budget Nagoya dinner; choose prospero when Italian is the clearer fit and the lower listed lunch range adds flexibility.

    Yakitori Kissho is the value play at JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, especially for diners who want a grilled format and a tighter spend. Maruko is useful for mixed-budget planning because its lunch range drops to JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 while dinner overlaps Yagumo. Trattoria Tope costs more at dinner, so it should win only when the group specifically wants Italian and is comfortable paying up.

    For booking ease, Yagumo's assigned difficulty is easy, which helps if the plan is forming close to the date. The main decision is not access, but category fit: Yagumo for a credible Japanese meal in Higashisakura, Yakitori Kissho for lower spend, Maruko for lunch value, prospero or Trattoria Tope for Italian, Ronin for a same-price alternative.

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    YagumoNagoya
    Tabelog 100 - Hot Pot - 2024 · #38
    		JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
    Yakitori KisshoNagoya
    Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - EAST - 2025 · #56
    		JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
    RoninNagoya
    Gault & Millau UAE 2026 - Selected Restaurant2025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #652023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #78
    		JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
    prosperoNagoyaNo published awardsJPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
    MarukoNagoya
    Tabelog 100 - Hot Pot - 2024 · #90
    		JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
    Trattoria TopeNagoya
    Tabelog 100 - Italian - EAST - 2025 · #24
    		JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Yagumo good for solo dining?

    Yagumo can work for a planned solo meal in Nagoya if the hours and price range fit your schedule. Dinner runs from 5:30–10 PM daily, the Tabelog 100 #38 (2024) listing provides a useful credibility signal. For other options, compare it with Ronin or Maruko.

    Can Yagumo accommodate groups?

    For group plans, start with the schedule: Monday to Friday dinner from 5:30–10 PM, Saturday and Sunday lunch from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM plus dinner from 5:30–10 PM. If your group is comparing options, check Trattoria Tope as another possibility.

    Is Yagumo worth the price?

    Yagumo works if its price ranges, JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999 and JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999, match your budget. The Tabelog 100 #38 (2024): 3.6pts listing adds a clear recognition signal. If you are comparing alternatives, look at Yakitori Kissho or prospero as well.

    What should a first-timer know about Yagumo?

    Treat it as a planned Nagoya visit and check the timing carefully. Weekday dinner runs from 5:30–10 PM, while Saturday and Sunday offer lunch from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and dinner from 5:30–10 PM. The dress code is smart casual.

    What are alternatives to compare with Yagumo?

    Start with Yakitori Kissho, Ronin, prospero, Maruko, Trattoria Tope, then choose based on the details that matter most to your plans. Yagumo is the pick when its Nagoya location, price ranges, Tabelog recognition, hours fit your itinerary. Check current hours before committing to any visit.