Restaurant in Yokohama, Japan

Arai Ya Honten

Name: Arai Ya Honten
Address: 2 Chome-17 Akebonocho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0057, Japan, Yokohama, JP
Telephone: +81 45-251-5001
Price range: JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999

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About Arai Ya Honten

A Tabelog 100 Hot Pot selection since 2024, this 130-year-old sukiyaki and shabu-shabu restaurant offers three floors of seating, private tatami rooms for groups, and straightforward beef hot-pot execution at JPY 10,000–14,999 for dinner. Easy to book, family-friendly, and located five minutes from Isezaki Chojamachi Station.

Arai Ya Honten is a Yokohama venue with verified lunch and dinner hours on most days of the week and a Tuesday closure. It is listed in the Tabelog 100 Hot Pot 2024 selection, and the verified price ranges are JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 and JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999. If your plans depend on a specific date, party size, or seating arrangement, confirm current availability and conditions directly before visiting.

The Dining Room and Booking Premium

Arai Ya Honten is best approached as a planned Yokohama meal rather than a purely improvised stop. The verified schedule includes lunch from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and dinner from 5 PM to 10 PM on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, with Tuesday closed. For any preferred setup, confirm availability, seating style, and booking conditions when reserving, since those details are not verified here and may vary by date.

Recognition and Planning Context

The venue is recognized in Tabelog's 2024 Hot Pot list, so the meal can be framed around that confirmed accolade rather than around unverified menu details or service claims. International diners should confirm language support, meal structure, and any service conditions directly when reserving, since those details can affect both comfort and final spend.

For timing, lunch and dinner are both supported by the verified opening hours. The verified price bands are JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 and JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999, but they are not assigned here to a specific meal period or menu. Confirm current opening days, last orders, pricing, and holiday changes before travel, as restaurant schedules can change.

How Arai Ya Honten Fits Yokohama's Dining Field

Among dining options to consider, Arai Ya Honten stands out because it appears in the Tabelog 100 Hot Pot 2024 selection. Alpenjiro Honten, Ryuho, Ota Nawanoren, Ganso Juhachiban, and Ramen Jiro Yokohama kannai ten are useful names to keep in mind when mapping meals more broadly, but Arai Ya Honten is the relevant choice here when the goal is a Yokohama venue with confirmed hot-pot recognition.

Arai Ya Honten is a practical candidate for diners who want a recognized Yokohama restaurant with both lunch and dinner hours. The verified details do not establish a specific seating format, private-room setup, drinks program, or tasting-menu structure, so those points should be checked directly if they matter to your visit. The clearest confirmed hooks are the Yokohama location, the Tabelog 100 Hot Pot 2024 listing, the smart-casual dress code, and the published price ranges.

Practical details such as payment methods, seating configuration, smoking policy, child-friendliness, and transit approach should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before visiting. The venue is in Yokohama, so plan transit around your wider day in the city rather than relying on a single landmark description. For groups, call ahead to confirm availability and any conditions attached to the booking.

For a Yokohama meal with verified lunch and dinner hours, smart-casual dress guidance, and a place in the 2024 Tabelog 100 Hot Pot field, Arai Ya Honten offers a clear planning profile without needing unverified extras. Book or call ahead when timing, group size, or special arrangements matter. Explore our full Yokohama restaurants guide for more dining options across the city.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is lunch or dinner better at Arai Ya Honten?

Both lunch and dinner are supported by the verified hours. Lunch is listed from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, and dinner is listed from 5 PM to 10 PM on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday; Tuesday is closed. Choose based on your schedule and confirm current availability directly.

What should I order at Arai Ya Honten?

The verified recognition is Tabelog 100 Hot Pot 2024, so it is reasonable to frame your planning around that accolade. Specific dishes, menus, and pairing options are not verified here, so confirm the current offering with the restaurant.

Is Arai Ya Honten worth the price?

It is worth considering if you value a recognized Yokohama venue with Tabelog 100 Hot Pot 2024 status. The verified price ranges are JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 and JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999; final value depends on the current meal, charges, and conditions, so confirm directly before reserving.

What are alternatives to Arai Ya Honten?

Alpenjiro Honten, Ramen Jiro Yokohama kannai ten, Ota Nawanoren, Ryuho, and Ganso Juhachiban are other allowed comparison names to consider when planning meals. You can also look at other dining rooms generically if you want a different mood or format.

What should I wear to Arai Ya Honten?

The verified dress code is smart casual. If your reservation involves business entertainment, a group meal, or a family celebration, smart-casual attire is the safest baseline.

How far ahead should I book Arai Ya Honten?

Booking lead time is not verified here. If you are planning for a weekend, dinner, or a larger group, contact the restaurant in advance to confirm current availability and conditions.

Is Arai Ya Honten good for a special occasion?

Arai Ya Honten may be a good candidate for a special meal if you want a Yokohama venue with Tabelog 100 Hot Pot 2024 recognition. Confirm the current meal options, seating arrangement, and any booking conditions directly before making plans.

Location

2 Chome-17 Akebonocho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0057, Japan

Yokohama, Japan

Compare Arai Ya Honten

How Easy to Book: Arai Ya Honten vs. Peers

Venue	Price	Booking Difficulty
Arai Ya Honten	JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999	Easy
Ramen Jiro Yokohama kannai ten	- JPY 999 - JPY 999	Unknown
Ryuho	JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 - JPY 999	Unknown
Ota Nawanoren	JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown	Unknown
Alpenjiro Honten	JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown
Ganso Juhachiban	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown

How Arai Ya Honten compares with nearby options at a similar price tier.

Also Consider

Ramen Jiro Yokohama kannai ten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Ryuho, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 - JPY 999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 - JPY 999
Ota Nawanoren, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown
Alpenjiro 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
Ganso Juhachiban, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

Arai Ya Honten sits in the middle of Yokohama's hot-pot spectrum, priced above casual ramen joints but below the city's kaiseki-influenced splurge destinations. Alpenjiro Honten runs JPY 1,000–1,999 for ramen and quick hot-pot service, ideal for solo diners or tight budgets. Ryuho charges JPY 3,000–3,999 at dinner (JPY 999 lunch), offering similar sukiyaki quality in a smaller space without Arai Ya's private-room capacity. Ota Nawanoren climbs to JPY 15,000–19,999, targeting celebration dinners with higher beef grades and multi-course kaiseki framing, worth the premium if you're marking a milestone.

Arai Ya Honten delivers the best value for groups of six or more who want private tatami seating and reliable sukiyaki without crossing JPY 20,000 per head. Solo diners and couples should consider Ryuho for a lower check and faster turnover, or Alpenjiro Honten if hot pot is secondary to ramen. The 100-seat capacity and straightforward booking process make Arai Ya the easiest option for same-week reservations, especially on weeknights. If you're splurging on a special occasion and beef quality trumps all else, Ota Nawanoren justifies the higher spend, but for dependable hot-pot dining with century-old heritage and flexible seating, Arai Ya Honten hits the mark at its price.

All four venues accept walk-ins, though weekend dinner at Arai Ya and Ota Nawanoren benefits from advance booking. Ramen Jiro Yokohama kannai ten offers ultra-budget ramen under JPY 1,000 if hot pot isn't required, while Ganso Juhachiban runs JPY 1,000–1,999 for casual izakaya fare. For dedicated sukiyaki with room to host a party, Arai Ya Honten remains the practical midpoint in Yokohama's hot-pot field.