The Kawabun Nagoya

The Kawabun Nagoya is an Italian restaurant in the Marunouchi area housed in a historic building with traditional Japanese architecture. The interior combines warm wooden details and classical decorations with modern design, while large windows frame views of a garden featuring a pond and carefully maintained plants.

The building was founded over 400 years ago and originally served as a gathering place for important community events. Over time it became a site for cultural activities and today functions as a restaurant and event space with protected cultural property status.

The restaurant occupies a building that has stood for over 400 years and holds deep roots in local history. It draws people who value the connection between traditional Japanese architecture and contemporary dining, showing how the past and present coexist here.

The restaurant is located about a quarter mile (400 meters) from Marunouchi Station and is easily accessible on foot. It is recommended to make a reservation, especially if you want specific dishes like the Japanese beef, which must be ordered a day in advance.

The restaurant is among Japan's oldest traditional dining establishments and uses charcoal cooking for certain dishes like Wagyu beef and meat from the Atsumi Peninsula. This cooking method gives the meat a distinctive flavor and demonstrates the craftsmanship behind each dish.

• Location: Marunouchi 2-chōme, Nagoya
• Address: 2 Chome-12-30 Marunouchi, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0002
• Phone: [phone]
• Website: https://thekawabunnagoya.com/thekawabunnagoya
• GPS coordinates: 35.17565,136.90047
• Latest update: February 14, 2026 11:20