Kyoto Tsuruya (Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel)

Kyoto Tsuruya’s ultra-convenient location in the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel gives it an important role to play. The hotel restaurant sees bookings for all kinds of situations, from business meetings to special occasions. But Chef Takayuki Watanabe runs a tight ship, upholding the reputation and practices of a long-standing institution with aplomb. Under his leadership, Kyoto Tsuruya carries with it a spirit of service that has been developed over a century, and commits to offering a dining experience that goes above and beyond. The restaurant’s operations follow in the footsteps of the restaurant that first bore the name of Tsuruya, founded in Osaka during the Meiji era. But even after so many years — 300 years and counting — the restaurant has stayed true to its commitment to provide hospitality and service like nowhere else. Today, with its interior marrying traditional architecture — complete with an elegant garden — and contemporary Western design, Kyoto Tsuruya transports guests into an oasis of calm. A dedicated sushi counter, authentic Japanese kaiseki cuisine, and special attention to seasonality with annual events makes this venue ideal for nearly any visitor to Nagoya seeking the flavor of Japan.