【Japanese cuisine restaurant Nagoya】Taiko Chikaramachi Honten

25/03/2025

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Authentic Japanese cuisine restaurant

Taiko Honten Chikaramachi is a traditional Japanese restaurant in Nagoya, known for its authentic Washoku cuisine. It offers fresh seafood, seasonal dishes, and a refined dining experience in a historic setting.

The nearest station to this restaurant is Takaoka Station. The area east of Nagoya Castle, where the restaurant is located, was home to mid-ranking samurai during the Edo period.

The restaurant stands on the former residence of Asahi Shigeaki (1674–1718), a samurai of the Owari Domain who was in charge of managing tatami mats. He was a dedicated writer and kept a diary, “Ōmu Rōchūki,” for 26 years and 8 months. This diary is a valuable historical record that provides insights into the daily life of the Owari Domain (Nagoya) during that time.

The restaurant is housed in a renovated traditional Japanese house and has three stories. It is believed to have been built around 100 years ago.

I visited the restaurant for lunch after enjoying Okanzakura cherry blossom viewing. I waited for about 20 minutes before being seated on the first floor. Since it was crowded, I couldn’t take many photos, but as seen in the picture above, it is a traditional Japanese building.

This restaurant offers a luxurious dinner experience, costing around 10,000 yen per person, but lunch is available from 1,500 yen. I ordered the 1,500-yen lunch set, and I was surprised by the value for the price. Rice and miso soup were free for refills, so I had one extra serving of each.

The area around this restaurant is home to many historic buildings, such as Futaba Museum, Shumokukan, and the Former Toyoda Sakichi Residence. It is one of Nagoya’s hidden tourist spots, making it a great place to stop by for a meal while exploring the area on foot.

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