What and where to eat in Tanabe is a common question when visitors arrive in the area. Let the Tanabe Gourmet Guide assist you in finding Tanabe’s hidden culinary gems.
Tanabe Gourmet Guide
The Tanabe Gourmet Guide is full of information, explanations, maps, and links for izakaya restaurants, bars, cafes, and Japanese cuisine in and around the Ajikoji entertainment district near Kii-Tanabe Station.
It includes:
● Dining tips and etiquette
● Gastronomy Explorer Map
● Featured restaurants guide
● Useful words and phrases in Japanese
● Helpful icons about important dining experience (non-smoking, take-out options, vegetarian, etc.)
Pick up a free copy from the TANABE Tourist Information Center or download.

All businesses in the Tanabe Gourmet Guide have an English menu.
Watch for this logo at the entrances of restaurants.
List of Restaurants, Cafes & Bars
Cafe / Bar
Sushi / Japanese Cuisine
Izakaya / Restaurant
Yakitori / Yakiniku
Google Map
Restaurant Guide

One of the great joys of traveling (especially to Japan) is to dine on local foods. Here is your guide to where to eat and drink around the Kumano area.
Search by area or genre to find a restaurant or confectionery shop.
New places are constantly being added!