Nakazato
Kita, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
- JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
Why go
A Tabelog 100 wagashi specialist in residential Komagome, Nakazato offers seasonal Japanese sweets under 1,000 yen per visit. The take-out counter serves neighborhood regulars and savvy visitors who want traditional technique without tourist-district pricing. Cash only, limited English, best visited mornings for full selection.
About Nakazato
Nakazato is a Tokyo venue with a price listing of JPY 999–JPY 999 and a confirmed place on the Tabelog 100 list for Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe in Tokyo in 2023. Those are the grounded details: a low listed spend, Tokyo location, Tabelog recognition in the wagashi category.
hours are Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, Sunday closed. Beyond those hours, the price listing, the confirmed Tabelog 100 recognition, Pearl does not have details on service format, payment methods, specific items, reservations, seating, language support, or ordering procedures for Nakazato.
What to Order
If you plan to visit, use the confirmed basics: Nakazato is in Tokyo, the listed spend is JPY 999–JPY 999, the posted hours run daytime Monday through Saturday with Sunday closed.
How It Fits Among Tokyo's Wagashi Specialists
Nakazato's confirmed Tabelog 100 recognition in the Tokyo Japanese traditional sweets category gives it a clear reason to consider it among other Tokyo sweet-focused venues. The price range also makes it a low-spend stop compared with many premium dining experiences, though Pearl does not have comparisons on portion size, service style, menu breadth, or atmosphere.
For broader planning around other dining in Tokyo, visit our full Tokyo restaurants guide. For Nakazato specifically, the dependable facts are concise: Tokyo location, JPY 999–JPY 999 listed spend, Tabelog 100 recognition in 2023 for Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe in Tokyo, the weekly hours.
Hours: Monday to Friday 10 AM–5 PM; Saturday 10 AM–4 PM; Sunday closed. Price: JPY 999–JPY 999. Location: Tokyo. Recognition: Tabelog 100 - Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe - TOKYO - 2023.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Chome-6-11 Nakazato, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0015, Japan
- Website
- nakazato-kashi.com
- Phone
- +81 3-3823-2571
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, old-school Japanese confectionery with a simple storefront and a quiet, utilitarian interior that focuses on takeaway rather than lingering, reflecting its long history and neighborhood roots.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Age Monaka
- Nanban-yaki (Ogura An)
- Nanban-yaki (Uguisu An, seasonal)
- Budo Mochi
Planning details
Location
1 Chome-6-11 Nakazato, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0015, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Yakitori Sekine, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- Ikewanagi no Mise Tsugumi An, Unagi (Eel), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
- OSTERIA SELVAGGINA, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- Grill K Komagome honten, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Tsugumi-an, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Nakazato occupies the budget-conscious end of Tokyo's Tabelog 100 wagashi category, under 1,000 yen for a visit positions it well below the mid-tier yakitori and unagi specialists nearby. Yakitori Sekine runs 8,000–9,999 yen per head for its counter program, while Ikewanagi no Mise Tsugumi An charges 15,000–19,999 yen for unagi and yakitori courses. If you're planning a multi-stop Komagome food tour, Nakazato makes sense as a morning or afternoon punctuation mark between heavier meals rather than a standalone destination.
Grill K Komagome honten sits closer in price (1,000–2,999 yen), but the format differs, Western-style grill dishes versus traditional sweets. For travelers prioritizing value over ambiance, Nakazato delivers Tabelog 100 credentials at the lowest per-visit cost in this. If you want a more curated, English-friendly wagashi introduction with sit-down service, look to department-store cafés in Shinjuku or Ginza; expect to pay triple but gain explanatory menus and table seating.
Book OSTERIA SELVAGGINA (10,000–14,999 yen dinner, 6,000–7,999 yen lunch) if Italian appeals more than sweets, or Tsugumi-an for another neighborhood wagashi option. Nakazato's advantage: recognized technical quality at minimal spend, ideal for explorers building a Tokyo food map on a mid-range budget.
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FAQ
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Is Nakazato worth the price?
Nakazato's listed spend is JPY 999–JPY 999, it has confirmed Tabelog 100 recognition in the Tokyo Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe category for 2023. If those facts match what you are looking for, it is a low-spend Tokyo option to consider.
How far ahead should I book Nakazato?
Pearl does not have reservation or booking details for Nakazato. The hours are 10 AM–5 PM Monday through Friday, 10 AM–4 PM Saturday, closed Sunday.
What should I wear to Nakazato?
Pearl does not have dress-code information for Nakazato. No specific attire guidance is confirmed in the available venue data.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Nakazato?
Pearl does not have information about a tasting menu at Nakazato. The confirmed details are its Tokyo location, JPY 999–JPY 999 listed spend, hours, Tabelog 100 recognition in the Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe category for Tokyo in 2023.
Is lunch or dinner better at Nakazato?
Nakazato's hours are daytime only: 10 AM–5 PM Monday through Friday and 10 AM–4 PM Saturday, with Sunday closed. Pearl does not have lunch or dinner service details beyond those hours.
What should I order at Nakazato?
Pearl does not have dish-level or item-level ordering guidance for Nakazato. The confirmed recognition is in Tabelog's Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe category for Tokyo in 2023.
