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15 Best Restaurants in Ginza, Tokyo Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs

Update-Date: Aug 12, 2025

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15 Best Restaurants in Ginza, Tokyo Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs
Japan's foremost shopping district - Ginza, Tokyo - is lined with world-famous brand name shops and high-class Japanese department stores. Not to mention the myriad of delicious restaurants! Here is a list of 15 recommendations from Japanese master chefs that are sure to give you a sophisticated dining experience.

1. BEIGE Alain Ducasse Tokyo

1. BEIGE Alain Ducasse Tokyo
15 Best Restaurants in Ginza, Tokyo Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs
BEIGE Alain Ducasse Tokyo is a French restaurant on the top floor of the Chanel Ginza Building. It features elegant decor reflecting chef Alain Ducasse’s contemporary French cuisine. The dishes and wines highlight premium ingredients with delicate flavors. The refined service adds beauty and philosophy, creating a calm and memorable dining experience. This serene space offers a special escape from daily life, appealing to mature tastes with its sophisticated atmosphere.

BEIGE Alain Ducasse Tokyo

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:30 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY / [Lunch] 20,000 JPY
Access: Chanel Ginza Building 10F, 3-minute walk from Exit A13 of Tokyo Metro Ginza Station. There is a dedicated entrance on the side of the Marronnier Dori.
Address: 10F, Chanel Ginza Bldg., 3-5-3, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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2. LE JARDIN DE TWEED

LE JARDIN DE TWEED cuisine
LE JARDIN DE TWEED floor
LE JARDIN DE TWEED, located atop the Chanel Ginza Building, lives up to its name—“Tweed Garden” in French. The garden’s tweed-patterned greenery offers a peaceful escape from the city’s rush. Guests can indulge in Champagne and cocktails served by the magnum bottle, embracing an elegant, playful spirit. BEIGE Alain Ducasse Tokyo crafts special dishes to complement these drinks. On the spacious rooftop terrace, adults can relax and enjoy a refined, unpretentious moment.

LE JARDIN DE TWEED

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Open from March to November. 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm) Drink L.O. 9:30 pm *If Monday is a public holiday, operate as usual and close on the following Tuesday.
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: Chanel Ginza Building 11F, 3-minute walk from Exit A13 of Tokyo Metro Ginza Station. There is a dedicated entrance on the side of the Marronnier Dori.
Address: 11F, Chanel Ginza Bldg., 3-5-3, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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3. Ginza Shabutsu Marronnier Gate Branch

1. Ginza Shabutsu Marronnier Gate Branch
15 Best Restaurants in Ginza, Tokyo Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs
Located on the 12th floor of Marronnier Gate in Ginza, Ginza Shabutsu specializes in shabu-shabu using A5 Wagyu, Okinawan Kibimaru pork, and seasonal vegetables served with house-made sesame sauce. The warm wood interior and city views create a relaxed setting. Private rooms, multilingual menus, and all-you-can-eat and drink plans make it ideal for international travelers and special occasions.

Ginza Shabutsu Marronnier Gate Branch

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm, Drink L.O. 9:30 pm) [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm, Drink L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,800 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Exit C8 on Ginza Subway Station, 3-minute walk from Central Exit on JR Yurakucho Station 
Address: 1-12F, Marronnier Gate, 2-2-14, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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4. Yakiniku USHIGORO Ginza Namiki Street branch

1. Yakiniku USHIGORO Ginza Namiki Street branch
15 Famous Restaurants in Ginza, Tokyo That Were Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs
Yakiniku Ushigoro Ginza Namiki Street branch offers yakiniku with A5-rank Japanese black beef, the highest grade. Their executive chef selects cuts with uniform white marbling and a distinct dark red hue. The a-la-carte and course dishes feature various cuts and cooking styles. They offer an extensive drink menu, including sake, shochu, international alcohols, and pure fruit juices, with sommelier-selected wines for special occasions. Enjoy their luxurious red and black themed space.

Yakiniku USHIGORO Ginza Namiki Street branch

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:30 am - 11:30 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) *Opening hours and holidays may differ from those listed. Please contact the restaurant when you visit.
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from [Ginza Station] on Tokyo Metro Lines. Approximately 2-minute walk from Exits B5 and B6 
Address: 7F, New Ginza 5 Bldg., 5-4-9, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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5. Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Ginza Branch

2. Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Ginza Branch
15 Famous Restaurants in Ginza, Tokyo That Were Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs
Established in 1984, the long-standing Fukuoka restaurant Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka is renowned as the birthplace of miso motsunabe. The 'motsunabe' (offal hotpot) is meticulously prepared, with attention to every detail, from the selection and cutting of the offal to the delicious broth and vegetables, ensuring that the dish is served at its peak flavor. The restaurant's interior, designed with the concept of "the traditional taste in a classic Japanese space," offers a high-quality, relaxing atmosphere reminiscent of a luxurious, traditional inn. It features private rooms that are perfect for business meetings or romantic dinners, providing an extraordinary dining experience.

Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Ginza Branch

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Ginza Station on Tokyo Metro Lines
Address: 1F/B1F, GINZA GLASSE, 3-2-15, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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6. CADRAN

1. CADRAN
15 Famous Restaurants in Ginza, Tokyo That Were Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs
Experience iconic Ginza views from the restaurant CADRAN, with a perfect view of the Wako Ginza clock tower. Start your evening with their signature cocktail, the Supreme Bellini, and enjoy fine dining featuring champagne and seasonal ingredients. Highlights include the Tagliolini with Black Truffle and Organic Mushrooms, which pairs perfectly with a creamy truffle sauce, and the charcoal-grilled Wagyu beef, known for its rich flavor and aroma. The elegant and sophisticated interior creates a luxurious atmosphere, allowing guests to enjoy exquisite cuisine and drinks while gazing at the Ginza skyline.

CADRAN

Open: [Tuesday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) DRINK 10:30 pm *Dinner-time reservations are accepted only for courses or plans.
Closed: Sunday 
Average price: [Dinner] 9,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: Directly connected to Exit A4 of Ginza Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line, and Hibiya Line. Ginza-itchome Station on Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line.
Address: 7F, Ginza Place, 5-8-1, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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7. Aroma Fresca

9. Aroma Fresca
15 Famous Restaurants in Ginza, Tokyo That Were Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs
The name of this Italian restaurant means "fresh aroma". Their dishes are made so that when they arrive at your table, you are immediately enveloped in their sublime perfume. For example, one of their standard appetizers that people look forward to consists of unagi (eel) which has been steamed, and then smoked over cherry tree woodchips. The menu only offers course meals, but these include plenty of fragrant delicacies that will make you truly savor the taste of each ingredient, such as the [Anago no Koso Mushi Fresh Tomato no Kaori] (steamed eel and herb with a tomato scent) and the [Yaki Taraba-gani no Salad Aroma Fresca Style] (grilled red king crab salad done in an Aroma Fresca style).

Aroma Fresca

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays]  5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday, 1st Monday of the month (open on national holidays)
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute on foot from Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Ginza Icchome Station No. 8 Exit, on the 12th floor of Ginza Trecious Building
Address: Ginza Trecious 12F, 2-6-5 Ginza , Chuo-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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8. Ginza Koju

3. Ginza Koju
15 Famous Restaurants in Ginza, Tokyo That Were Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs
This Japanese restaurant has recently received an excellent review from an edition of a world-renowned gourmet guide that focuses on Tokyo, Yokohama, and Shonan. The restaurant’s name, "Koju", is actually the creation of a potter whose work the owner (Toru Okada) very much appreciates. Chef Okada has also opened other branch restaurants called "Okuda" in both Ginza and Paris, France. Whether you go for lunch or dinner, you'll only find one thing on the menu - the [Omakase Course] (Chef's Recommended Course). Taste the true essence of Japanese cuisine with their seasonal [Owan] (bowl dish), fresh [Otsukuri] (sashimi), flavorful [Awabi Karaage] (deep-fried abalone), and other amazing dishes.

Ginza Koju

Open: Lunch 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm), Dinner 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays, Beginning and end of the year
Average price: [Dinner] 25,000 JPY / [Lunch] 21,600 JPY
Address: 4F, Carioca Bldg., 5-4-8, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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9. Tempura Kondo

4. Tempura Kondo
15 Famous Restaurants in Ginza, Tokyo That Were Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs
Specializing in tempura, this restaurant is a beloved favorite among celebrities. The secret to its popularity lies in the chef's adventurous spirit with tempura. His unconventional recipes - originally focused on seafood - now make vegetables the star. The head chef loves to constantly challenge himself by travelling to various areas in search of new ingredients. You can admire the chef's skills by ordering the three-dimensional [Ninjin] - impossibly thinly sliced carrots that are piled high and fried to perfection. Another classic item is the [Satsuma Imo], a sweet potato that takes 30 minutes to prepare, which ensures that the natural sweetness and flavor stay locked inside.

Tempura Kondo

Open: Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (divided into 2 shifts: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm and 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm)
Dinner from 5:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm) *Dinner is limited to 2-hour blocks, starting from 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and 8:00 pm
Closed: Sunday (open if Monday is a national holiday)
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Address: 9F, Sakaguchi Bldg., 5-5-13, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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10. Ginza Wakuta

10. Ginza Wakuta
15 Famous Restaurants in Ginza, Tokyo That Were Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs
The dishes served in this Japanese restaurant embrace the gifts of the four seasons in ways that are characteristic of Japan. Inside, there are semi-private and private rooms which seat 2 - 6 people, as well as counter seats where you can admire the skill of the chef preparing your dishes. Here, you can savor Kyoto-style Kaiseki cuisine (Japanese banquet cuisine with alcohol), where extreme care is dedicated to enhancing the authentic umami (Japanese savory taste) of the seasonal ingredients. Their specialty is the [Donabe Gohan] - a hot pot of rice and ingredients like wholesome in-season vegetables and seafood that are all simmered together. Indulge in luxurious flavors that can only be found in Japanese cuisine!

Ginza Wakuta

Open: [Weekday, Saturday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 8:30)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 13,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,800 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro / Shimbashi Station via JR Lines, the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, the Toei Asakusa Line, or other connecting lines.
Address: 5F, Ginza Tokiden Bldg., 8-3-1, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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11. Ginza Sushi Aoki

5. Ginza Sushi Aoki
15 Famous Restaurants in Ginza, Tokyo That Were Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs
If you want traditional Edo-style sushi, look no further. Let the chef choose which sushi to make with the [Omakase Course (from 20,000 JPY)], which also happens to be the only item on the menu. You’re guaranteed to be served the most suitable sushi and snacks according to your preferences, budget, and hunger level. It's not just about traditional flavors, though, as more innovative sushi types, such as [Kawari Zushi], are quickly becoming classics of this restaurant as well. Above all, the [Maguro Nigiri no Nori Komi] - a nori-wrapped maguro (tuna) nigiri zushi - is so popular that it can be ordered outside of the [Omakase Course].

Ginza Sushi Aoki

Open: Lunch: 12:00 - (last order 13:30) / Dinner: 17:00 - (last order 21:30)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: -
Access: 3-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Station Exit B5
Address: Ginza Takahashi Bldg. 2F, 6-7-4 Ginza , Chuo-ku, Tokyo

12. BEIGE ALAIN DUCASSE TOKYO

6. BEIGE ALAIN DUCASSE TOKYO
15 Famous Restaurants in Ginza, Tokyo That Were Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs
A joint collaboration between master chef Alain Ducasse and the high fashion brand, Chanel, gave birth to this French restaurant in 2004. Located on the 10th floor of the Chanel building in Ginza, the countless bonsai and Japanese artworks that line the interior create an elegant Japanese atmosphere. If you want to try French dishes made with local ingredients, produced by a Japanese chef, this restaurant is a must-visit!

BEIGE ALAIN DUCASSE TOKYO

Open:  Lunch 11:30 am - 4:30 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm), Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Monday, Tuesday, Summer season, Beginning and end of the year
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,500 JPY
Access: On the 10th floor of Chanel Bldg. 3 minutes walk from A10 Exit of Ginza Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line, and Hibiya Line
Address: 10F, Chanel Ginza Bldg., 3-5-3, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

13. Madame Shrimp

8. Madame Shrimp
15 Famous Restaurants in Ginza, Tokyo That Were Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs
Shrimp lovers flock here for their delicious dishes made with crustaceans from across the globe. Lobsters, spiny lobsters, tiger prawns, glass shrimp, and even the "illusionary" higoromo shrimp, are just a sample of over 15 varieties that you can find here. The most popular item on the menu is the [Shrimp Fry Sandwich (3 cuts for 680 JPY, 6 cuts for 1,280 JPY)], which is a sandwich made with a shrimp cutlet. Of course, they offer seafood appetizers, pasta, and some meat dishes. If you’re in a hurry, you can also get meals to go! 

Madame Shrimp

Open: [Weekdays] 6:00 pm - 3:30 am (L.O. 2:30 am) [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 4 minutes walk from JR Shimbashi Station. Go towards the direction of Ginza along Sotobori-dori Street for 406 meters, then on the B2 floor of the building
Address: B2F, Plaza Ginza Bldg., 8-4-27, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

14. NEO-SNAPPER CARNAVAL

13. NEO-SNAPPER CARNAVAL
15 Famous Restaurants in Ginza, Tokyo That Were Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs
Here, you can enjoy Spanish, Italian, and many more types of cuisine! Perfect for parties, you can relax in one of their private rooms, which are separated by curtains and equipped with TVs and DVD players. Their specialty is the [Seafood Paella] - an umami overload of seafood! Their all-you-can-drink courses (4,000 JPY plus tax or 5,000 JPY plus tax) come highly recommended, as they include paella made with different ingredients. Another must-try is their [Domestic Fresh Vegetable Bagna Cauda (1,300 JPY plus tax)], served with a deliciously rich anchovy and garlic-flavored sauce.

NEO-SNAPPER CARNAVAL

Open: [Monday - Thursday] 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
[Friday, Saturday, Days before National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 5:00 am
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays, Beginning and end of the year (December 31 - January 3)
Average price: 4,000 JPY
Address: 2F, Pacific Ginza Bldg., 7-2-20, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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15. Restaurant Luke with Sky Lounge

15. Restaurant Luke with Sky Lounge
15 Famous Restaurants in Ginza, Tokyo That Were Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs
High on the 47th floor of St Luke's Garden (Seiroka Garden), you can find this restaurant, around 221m up from the ground. From this glass-sided skyscraper that towers over Ginza, you can enjoy a breathtaking view with your meal. Specializing in [Modern International Cuisine], which uses only the best cooking techniques and ingredients from around the world, they have several courses and plans to choose from. Naturally, it is highly recommended to reserve a private room, where you can enjoy the night cityscape in style.

Restaurant Luke with Sky Lounge

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm), Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays *Closed from December 30 - January 3 (may also close for private parties)
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Address: 47F, Seiroka Garden, 8-1, Akashicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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Did any of these restaurants strike your fancy? Ginza is full of famous restaurants, but with this guide at your side, it's certain that you'll find the best place for you!

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