According to one embodiment, a nonvolatile memory device includes a first conductive portion, an insulating film surrounding a side surface of the first conductive portion, an intermediate layer provided on the first conductive portion and the insulating film, a first film including a first portion provided on the intermediate layer and at least one second portion provided in the intermediate layer and outside an upper edge of the first conductive portion, the first film including, above the first conductive portion, a resistance change portion that has a first resistance state and a second resistance state having resistance higher than resistance in the first resistance state, and a second conductive portion provided at least on the resistance change portion.