7 Reasons Takayouji Is Yokohama’s Most Stunning Bay-View Lunch
Looking for the best lunch in Yokohama with a view? Takayouji Yokohama (たかようじ) is a refined Japanese restaurant high above Yokohama Bay, serving traditional teishoku set meals with sweeping views of the Yokohama Bay Bridge, Minato Mirai, and Landmark Tower. Lunch starts at just ¥1,700 — special-occasion vibes at an everyday price.
Why Takayouji Yokohama Is the Best Bay-View Lunch Spot
It’s the place I send friends visiting Yokohama who want something more refined than ramen but more relaxed than a Michelin omakase. Couples can request a private room. Solo diners can grab a counter seat and watch the harbor drift by.
The View: Yokohama Bay Bridge and Minato Mirai
The view is the single biggest reason to book Takayouji Yokohama. Wraparound windows on a high floor capture the full sweep of Yokohama harbor. The Yokohama Bay Bridge arcs across one side. Cargo ships and cranes drift past on the other. Look inland and the Landmark Tower rises through the skyline.
Time your reservation for noon and sunlight floods every table. Come late afternoon for soft golden light over the bay. Photographers: request a window seat when booking and bring a wide lens.
The view is the single biggest reason to book Takayouji Yokohama over any other Yokohama lunch spot.
Takayouji Lunch Menu and Prices
Here’s the full Takayouji lunch menu, sorted from most affordable to splurge-worthy. All sets include rice, miso soup, pickles, and the free-flow drink bar.
Grilled Mackerel Collar Set
¥1,700
Fatty, crispy-skinned saba kama — my personal favorite.
Karaage Fried Chicken Set
¥1,700
Juicy on the inside, shatter-crisp on the outside.
Chicken Nanban Set
¥1,800
Sweet-vinegar glaze with house-made tartar.
Ginger Pork Set
¥1,800
Classic shogayaki done right.
Wafu Hamburger Steak with Grated Daikon
¥2,000
Tender Japanese-style hamburg in soy-ponzu jus, finished with grated daikon.
Sashimi Set
¥2,200
Three or four cuts of the day’s best fish.
Tempura Set
¥2,200
Light, lacy batter with seasonal vegetables and seafood.
Ichiju-Nanasai
¥2,500
One soup and seven small dishes — for the indecisive.
Monthly Hot Pot
¥2,500
Chicken meatballs and seasonal seafood; perfect on a cold day.
Wagyu Steak Set
¥3,600
The splurge that justifies itself in one bite.
Every lunch set comes with a free-flow self-serve drink bar at no extra charge — apple juice, vinegar drinks (yuzu honey and others), hot and iced coffee, flavored teas, hojicha, and Japanese green tea. It’s entirely non-alcoholic, and great value if you plan to linger over the view.
What the Food Tastes Like at Takayouji
Every dish at Takayouji arrives looking exactly as it should. The grilled fish has crisp, blistered skin and a wedge of lemon. Pickled vegetables in soft pinks and yellows balance the plate. A bowl of glossy white rice and piping-hot miso soup round out the tray. Portions are generous without being heavy — you’ll leave content, not sluggish.
Plating leans rustic-modern: hand-thrown ceramics, lacquerware, dark stoneware that makes the food pop. The kaiseki-style finish — small bowls of steamed egg, simmered greens, and a tiny dessert — earns serious return-customer loyalty.
Inside Takayouji: A Photo Tour
Swipe horizontally to step inside Takayouji — from the entrance and window-side seats to the sommelier’s bar and the free-flow drink station.
The Drink Bar at Takayouji: Free-Flow, Non-Alcoholic
Lunch at Takayouji is paired with a free-flow self-serve drink bar that’s entirely non-alcoholic — think apple juice, vinegar drinks (yuzu honey and the like), hot and iced coffee, flavored teas, hojicha, and Japanese green tea. The station itself is a quiet design highlight: rows of glass dispensers and ceramics tucked along a counter, with the Yokohama skyline glowing through the windows just beyond.
How to Get to Takayouji Yokohama
Takayouji Yokohama is on the 26th floor of Keikyu EX Hotel Minatomirai Yokohama — about a 1-minute walk from Shin-Takashima Station, and easy to reach from Minato Mirai or Bashamichi. It’s a short taxi from Yokohama Station or Sakuragicho. Lunch is generally walk-in only; for dinner, request a window seat or private room when booking. Check details on Tabelog or the location on Google Maps.
Quick reference for planning your visit:
- Cuisine: Refined Japanese teishoku and gozen set meals
- Lunch hours: 11:30–15:30 (last order 14:30)
- Lunch price range: ¥1,700–¥3,600
- Payment: Cashless only (credit cards and mobile pay)
- Best for: Couples, special occasions, business lunches, view photography
- Reservations: Lunch is generally walk-in only; dinner reservations recommended (Tabelog or by phone), especially for window seats and private rooms
Takayouji Yokohama FAQ
Is Takayouji good for a date in Yokohama?
Yes — floor-to-ceiling Bay Bridge views, soft lighting, and an optional private room make it ideal for a date or anniversary. Book a window seat at sunset.
How much does lunch at Takayouji cost?
Lunch sets range from ¥1,700 (karaage gozen) to ¥3,600 (wagyu steak gozen). Most diners spend ¥2,000–¥2,500 before drinks.
Does Takayouji accept cash?
No — Takayouji is fully cashless. Bring a credit card or use Apple Pay, Suica, or PayPay.
What is teishoku and gozen?
Teishoku (定食) is a Japanese set meal with rice, miso, pickles and sides. Gozen (御膳) is a more refined, lacquered-tray version — Takayouji’s specialty.
Do I need a reservation at Takayouji?
Lunch is generally walk-in only, so plan to queue if you visit on a weekend. Dinner reservations and private rooms can be booked on Tabelog or by phone, and are strongly recommended for window seats and special occasions.
Takayouji Yokohama: Ratings & Criteria Snapshot
Don’t just take my word for it. Below is how Takayouji Yokohama scores across the gourmet apps Japanese diners actually use, side-by-side with a six-dimension criteria radar synthesizing Ikkyu’s published sub-scores plus my own ratings on view and access (figures collected April 26, 2026).
Ratings Across Gourmet Apps
The spread between Tabelog (3.41) and Ikkyu / Google Maps (4.10–4.1) is typical for high-floor restaurants in Japan: Tabelog’s hardcore reviewer base grades on a tougher curve than the casual diners on Google Maps and the special-occasion crowd on Ikkyu. The signal across all four apps is consistent though — atmosphere and view consistently outperform food and value, exactly what you’d expect from a 26th-floor bay-view set-meal restaurant.
Criteria Radar
Below is a radar chart synthesizing Ikkyu’s published sub-scores (Food, Atmosphere, Service, Value) with my own ratings on the two dimensions Ikkyu doesn’t surface (View and Access). All values on a 0–5 scale.
The Verdict: Should You Book Takayouji?
Yes — absolutely. Takayouji nails the rare trifecta: stunning Yokohama Bay views, beautifully plated Japanese set meals, and lunch prices starting at ¥1,700. Whether you’re planning a date, a special occasion, or a long Yokohama afternoon, this is the address to save. Book a window seat, order the wagyu or saba kama set, and let the harbor do the rest.
Hungry for more? Browse my other Yokohama bay-side dining reviews and harbor cruise lunches on the blog for similar high-view, high-value picks across Tokyo, Kanagawa, and beyond.
