
The Italia Ken
ホテルイタリア軒
The birthplace of Western cuisine in Niigata, founded by an Italian chef in 1874
PHOTOS
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HIGHLIGHTS
What makes it special
The birthplace of Western cuisine in Niigata, founded by an Italian chef in 1874

150 years of Italia-ken
Italian cook Pietro Miola opened Niigata's first Western food shop in 1874, then founded Italia-ken on the current Nishibori site as the first restaurant in Japan opened by an Italian. Old photos and records are displayed throughout the hotel.

Heritage meat sauce and curry
The recipe for what is said to be Japan's first meat sauce has been handed down by word of mouth; try the Bolognese-style meat sauce spaghetti and classic chicken curry at Ristorante Marco Polo. Chinese restaurant SHI-EN, kappo Hotaru and sushi Ryubi are also in-house.

Breakfast made in front of you
Chefs cook omelettes to order with the hotel's traditional demi-glace sauce, rice balls are shaped on the spot from specially grown rice, and Niigata's local tare-katsu is fried fresh, alongside Italia-ken curry. Breakfast runs 7:00–10:00.

Concept suites
Four Premium Suites (47㎡), each with a different concept, plus the 103.2㎡ Gran Suite with a separate living room and bedroom.
- Getting there
- 10 min by taxi from JR Niigata Station (20 min by bus and on foot); 25 min by taxi from Niigata Airport
- Best for
- Travelers who want Niigata's Western-food heritage and hotel dining in one stay
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* This introduction was compiled with AI from the property's official website and other public information, and may not be fully accurate. Please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.
ABOUT
About this stay
Property Description Italiaken (Hotel New Otani Hotel Associates) is located in Niigata and about a 10-minute drive from JR Niigata station. The hotel is located near Furumachi Street. All the rooms offer free WiFi. Guests may borrow conveniences like iron and humidifier for free. Please inquire at the front desk for details. An on-site restaurant offering Japanese cuisine is available for the guests. Pre-ordered breakfast is served on the 1st floor. Hotel rooms: 90 Property Access Located a 10 minute drive from the JR Line Niigata Station.
* This description is the property's own text, in English.
ROOMS
Available rooms
POLICY
Good to know
Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 15:00 · Check Out: 11:00 · Last Check In: 24:00
* This description is the property's own text, in English.
LOCATION
Location & contact
- Address
- 7-1574 Nishibori-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata📍 View on map
- Phone
- 81-25-224-5111
- Official website
- https://www.italiaken.com/
