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Kinshachi Yokocho
Kinshachi Yokocho is a popular gourmet spot adjacent to Nagoya Castle. It consists of two areas: the Muneharu Zone and the Yoshinao Zone, each featuring completely different themed shops. It’s a must-visit gourmet spot to check out when visiting Nagoya Castle, offering an array of trendy new shops and long-established famous ones that could only be realized here.
In this article, we’ll provide a detailed introduction to the “Muneharu Zone” and “Yoshinao Zone” of Kinshachi Yokocho.
Muneharu Zone (East Gate Area)
The Muneharu Zone is a gourmet spot in the East Gate area. With the theme of “new trends and changes,” it features modern restaurants and cafes like creative skewers and burgers. Each establishment has a distinctive Japanese-modern exterior.
- Address
- 1 Ninomaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460 - 0001, Japan
Stylish and Creative. High-Quality Nagoya Gourmet That Embraces Modern Trends!
All the restaurants in the Muneharu Zone are of high quality. Not only is the food delicious, but the presentation is also stylish and enjoyable to look at. The same can be said for the atmosphere inside the establishments.
Eight carefully selected restaurants have been allowed to open in Nagoya Castle. The Muneharu Zone is a parade of flavors by up-and-coming chefs leading the modern Nagoya gourmet scene. It’s a new gourmet spot showcasing the culinary talents driving contemporary Nagoya cuisine.
| Restaurant Name | Type | Business Hours | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ｙ(ワイ) | Japanese Lasagna Specialty | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm | A Japanese lasagna specialty shop by a chef selected as one of the world’s top 100. |
| KINSHACHIYAKI | Sweets | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm | Specialty Kinshachi - yaki, golden Mitarashi, strawberry soft serve, Kinshachi soft serve, and more. |
| Ankake Taro | Ankake Spaghetti Specialty | 11:00 am - 3:30 pm 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | A popular spot for Ankake Spaghetti, a B - class gourmet unique to Nagoya. |
| DELAUMA BURGER | Burger | Mon–Fri 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Sat & Holidays 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | A cafe with excellent taste, presentation, and volume. The atmosphere is also great. |
| Fujiyama 55 Kinshachi Yokocho | Ramen & Tsukemen | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Famous for its rich seafood and pork bone broth and homemade noodles. |
| Saien (Vegetable Cafe & Seafood Bar) | Vegetable & Seafood Cafe | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm | A cafe known for its high - quality dishes that exceed the usual cafe fare. |
| Tsuda Creative Skewers | Skewers | 10:30 am - 5:30 pm | Famous for its creative skewers by a chef from a Michelin - starred restaurant. |
| Cafe Diner POP OVER | Cafe Diner | Weekdays 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Weekends & Holidays 9:30 am - 6:00 pm | Known for its meat dishes like steak matured at sub - zero temperatures to concentrate the flavors. |
Yoshinao Zone (Main Gate Area)
The Yoshinao Zone is a gourmet spot in the Main Gate area. With the theme of “tradition and authenticity,” it offers classic Nagoya gourmet, local sake, and souvenir shops. The lineup mainly consists of long-established restaurants.
The Yoshinao Zone is designed to replicate the townscape of the Edo period, adding to its charm.
- Address
- 1 - 2 Sannomaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460 - 0001, Japan
A Dream Collaboration Area Featuring Long-Established Restaurants Representing Nagoya’s Signature Gourmet Dishes
The Yoshinao Zone features a lineup of long-established restaurants offering classic Nagoya gourmet like Nagoya Cochin, hitsumabushi, miso nikomi udon, miso katsu, and miso dengaku.
The standout feature is the array of restaurants. Not only can you enjoy Nagoya’s specialty foods, but you can do so at the finest long-established restaurants representing Nagoya.
You don’t need to go all over the city to enjoy Nagoya’s specialties. Just by eating here, you won’t miss out. This impressive lineup is a dream collaboration made possible by the presence of Nagoya Castle. The Yoshinao Zone is a miraculous gourmet area where you can enjoy the ultimate Nagoya gourmet crafted by tradition and history.
| Restaurant Name | Type | Business Hours | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gisuke | Shop specializing in Aichi sake | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | A wide selection of local sake, plum wine, and craft beer from Aichi Prefecture. |
| Yamamotoya Sohonke Kinshachi Yokocho | Miso Nikomi Udon | Weekdays 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Weekends & Holidays 10:30 am - 5:30 pm | A long - established miso nikomi udon restaurant founded in 1925. |
| Torikai Sohonke Kinshachi Yokocho | Nagoya Cochin & Chicken Dishes | 10:30 am - 5:30 pm | Famous for its oyakodon made with Nagoya Cochin, one of Japan's top three local chicken breeds. |
| Hitsumabushi Bincho | Hitsumabushi (eel) | Weekdays 10:30 am - 5:30 pm Weekends & Holidays 10:30 am - 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm | A nationally renowned eel restaurant offering top - quality hitsumabushi. |
| Yabaton Nagoya Castle Kinshachi Yokocho | Miso Katsu | 10:30 am - 5:30 pm | A long - established miso katsu restaurant with over 70 years of history. |
| Owariya | Pickles (Morokuzuke, Fish Kasuzuke, etc.) | 10:30 am - 5:30 pm | A pickle shop with a history of 140 years, founded in 1869. There is also an eat - in space. |
| Kawaguchi | Nagoya Tofu (Miso Dengaku) | 10:30 am - 5:30 pm | A long - established tofu shop founded in 1934. It offers the highest quality miso dengaku, a Nagoya specialty. |
| Shachijojo | Souvenir Shop | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm | Displays a giant golden shachihoko, identical in size to the one created in 1957. |
| Nagoya Chaya | Japanese Sweets | 10:30 am - 5:30 pm | A Japanese - style cafe where you can enjoy traditional Japanese sweets like warabi mochi and anmitsu. The atmosphere inside the shop is also excellent. |
| Ebisen Maru | Rice Crackers | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm | Selling rice crackers made from shrimp, bonito, squid, and other seafood. Rich in flavor, these high - quality snacks pair well with sake. |
| Tokugawa Chube | Owari Soba & Tempura Bowl | 10:30 am - 5:30 pm | Offers Owari soba grown in the Tokai region and Nagoya specialty miso tempura bowl made with carefully selected Haccho miso, using ingredients from Aichi Prefecture. |
| Essahoisa | Traditional Crafts & Pottery, Local Snacks | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm | Offers traditional crafts from Nagoya as well as local snacks like tenmusu and Kinshachi dogs. |
Notably, the “Special Nagoya Cochin Oyakodon” from Torikai Sohonke is exquisite and highly recommended. The dish allows you to fully appreciate the deliciousness of Nagoya Cochin through its chicken, eggs, egg yolk, and rice.
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Recommended for Lunch in Yoshinao Zone, Dinner and Drinks in Muneharu Zone
Looking at the operating hours of each area, most long-established restaurants in the Yoshinao Zone close at 6:00 pm.
If you want to dine in the Yoshinao Zone, it’s recommended to plan your tour around lunchtime.
The Muneharu Zone has many establishments that operate from noon to around 10:00 pm, making it suitable for both lunch and dinner. There are also cafes, so it’s recommended for breaks as well.
As all the shops are popular, especially on weekends, it’s advisable to make reservations in advance if you plan to have lunch in the Yoshinao Zone.
Enjoy Nagoya’s Signature Gourmet at Nagoya Castle
Kinshachi Yokocho is a gourmet spot condensed with the food history of Nagoya. The traditional flavors you can enjoy in the Yoshinao Zone are the pride of Nagoya, preserved by the predecessors. Meanwhile, the creative dishes you can enjoy in the Muneharu Zone are the fruits of young talents who will lead the future of Nagoya.
The coexistence of long-established flavors and modern sensibilities is one of the reasons why Kinshachi Yokocho is so popular.
Access to Kinshachi Yokocho is by bus or train. As it is adjacent to Nagoya Castle, the access route is the same as for Nagoya Castle.
Read more about Access to Kinshachi Yokocho (Nagoya Castle)
Would you prefer the traditional Nagoya specialties or the new Nagoya gourmet? Be sure to visit Kinshachi Yokocho and find out.
