Gin Gyo
Shintomicho, Toyama
Restaurant in Toyama, Japan
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A 23-seat izakaya in Shintomicho recognized on Tabelog's 100 Izakaya WEST list for 2024 and 2025. Seasonal fish from Toyama Bay, sake-focused pairings, and counter seating make it a repeat-visit venue. JPY 8,000–9,999 per person; call around noon for same-day reservations.
About Gin Gyo
Gin Gyo is a Toyama venue with evening hours, casual dress code, and a typical spend of JPY 8,000–9,999. It is listed for Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025, making it a notable option for diners comparing premium casual meals.
What to Order Across Two Visits
Plan around Gin Gyo as a dinner venue in Toyama, with the JPY 8,000–9,999 price band and evening hours as the safest practical anchors. If you are deciding what to order, confirm the current menu directly with the restaurant rather than relying on dish lists or seasonal claims from elsewhere.
The Room and Service Format
Gin Gyo is open from 5 PM to midnight every day of the week. The dress code is casual.
How to Compare Gin Gyo
At JPY 8,000–9,999, Gin Gyo sits in a premium casual price band for Toyama dining. Its Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025 listing is a useful recognition point, but it should not be read as a guarantee of a particular service style, language support, menu format, or room layout. Diners comparing options may also consider comparable venues such as Boteyan Tanaka, Gin Sakana no Hanare Gin Chirori, Himawari Shokudo 2, Ricomonte, and Tempura Koizumi Takano, while checking each venue's current details separately.
Reservations: Confirm directly with the venue. Seating: Contact the venue. Budget: JPY 8,000–9,999. Hours: 5 PM to midnight, open every day. Dress: Casual. Payment: Contact the venue. Parking: Contact the venue. Children: Contact the venue. Smoking: Contact the venue.
For more Toyama dining options, see our full Toyama restaurants guide. If you're visiting the city, also check the Toyama hotels guide, the Toyama bars guide, and the Toyama experiences guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5 PM–12 AM · Tuesday: 5 PM–12 AM
- Location
- 2 Chome-1-3 Shintomicho, Toyama, 930-0002, Japan
- Website
- m.facebook.com/forza.gingyo
- Phone
- +81 76-482-4064
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate and lively, with a sleek interior that feels more polished than a typical casual izakaya.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Beer
- Private Dining
- Available
- Opened
- 2014
Signature Dishes
- seasonal sashimi platter
- fried minced squid
- red snow crab
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2 Chome-1-3 Shintomicho, Toyama, 930-0002, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5 PM–12 AM
- Tuesday
- 5 PM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- 5 PM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 5 PM–12 AM
- Friday
- 5 PM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 5 PM–12 AM
- Sunday
- 5 PM–12 AM
Location
2 Chome-1-3 Shintomicho, Toyama, 930-0002, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Gin Sakana no Hanare Gin Chirori, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
- Ricomonte, Notable alternative
- Boteyan Tanaka, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
- Himawari Shokudo 2, Italian, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
- Tempura Koizumi Takano, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 8,000–9,999 per person, this venue positions itself above budget izakaya like Boteyan Tanaka (JPY 1,000–1,999) and Gin Sakana no Hanare Gin Chirori (JPY 3,000–3,999), but well below splurge-level venues like Himawari Shokudo 2 (JPY 20,000–29,999). The Tabelog 100 Izakaya WEST recognition (2024, 2025) signals consistent quality and a loyal domestic following, but the format is still izakaya casual, counter seating, small plates, sake pairings, not fine dining. If you're looking for the lowest-cost entry point to Toyama's seasonal seafood scene, Gin Sakana no Hanare Gin Chirori offers a similar focus at half the price. For a more formal tempura experience at a comparable price tier, Tempura Koizumi Takano (JPY 10,000–14,999) is another option.
Call around noon for same-day reservations or during midday hours for advance dates. The 10-seat counter is the best spot for solo diners or couples who want to watch the prep work; groups of four or five should request the tatami tables or sunken kotatsu seating. Smoking is allowed, which may be a dealbreaker for some. The venue does not allow children, keeping the atmosphere adult-focused. If you want a low-commitment izakaya experience with seasonal fish and a sake list that highlights Toyama producers, this is the right pick. If you want a quieter, non-smoking environment or a lower price point, Boteyan Tanaka is the better alternative.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Gin Gyo?
Gin Gyo is in Toyama, opens from 5 PM to midnight every day, and has a spend range of JPY 8,000–9,999. Dress code is casual.
What are alternatives to compare with Gin Gyo?
Other venues to compare include Boteyan Tanaka, Gin Sakana no Hanare Gin Chirori, Himawari Shokudo 2, Ricomonte, and Tempura Koizumi Takano. Confirm each venue's current price, menu, hours, and booking rules separately.
Is lunch or dinner better at Gin Gyo?
Plan for dinner: Gin Gyo opens at 5 PM and runs until midnight every night.
