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Events

Sun

Nov 16th

Photo: emi moriya / CC BY-SA 2.0

Tendo City Nabe Battle 2025

40 restaurants serving up unique nabe offerings

Venue

Tendo Onsen Road Station

When

Sunday - Nov 16th 2025

The Tendo City Nabe Battle is held every autumn and sees numerous restaurants fight it out – peacefully – to be crowned as having the region's number one hot pot dish.

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Kim Bergström

By Kim Bergström

Japan Travel Staff

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Elena Lisina

Elena Lisina 3 years ago

I still have to try nabe!

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Kim Bergström

Kim Bergström Author 3 years ago

Yes, we really like it as a family! But I think you could still enjoy it at a restaurant alone! 💖

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Sleiman Azizi

Sleiman Azizi 3 years ago

Nabe is great. Comfort food like no other!

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Kim Bergström

Kim Bergström Author 3 years ago

100%! It's the best on cold days!

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Elizabeth S

Elizabeth S 3 years ago

Nabe is the best in January and February. Huddling around a steaming nabe keeps you from drying out and freezing solid!

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Justin Velgus

Justin Velgus 3 years ago

Don't forget the kotatsu! Then it's really a Japan winter!

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