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15 Must-Visit Restaurants in Kagurazaka, an Entertainment District in Tokyo

Update-Date: Jun 16, 2025

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

15 Must-Visit Restaurants in Kagurazaka, an Entertainment District in Tokyo

In Japan, there are designated areas where geisha (also called “geigi,” traditional female entertainers) used to gather called "hanamachi." Kagurazaka, one of the most popular hanamachi among the Japanese, is only a few steps away from Shinjuku, yet still maintains the atmosphere of the past with its stone-paved roads and narrow alleys. As you may expect, it also hosts a fair number of fashionable eateries where you can drop by to taste Japanese cuisine. Have a look at this roundup of the best 14!

1. Nishiazabu Maruoro

Maruoro, a hidden gem near Roppongi, offers a serene, modern Japanese atmosphere perfect for unwinding. The restaurant boasts over 30, sometimes 100+, types of sake from across Japan, including rare selections and sake-based cocktails. Signature dishes include Kawara Soba, a Yamaguchi specialty rarely seen in Tokyo, and oden enriched with ago dashi. Ideal for dates, solo visits, or travelers, Maruoro invites guests to fully experience Japanese elegance through expertly crafted cuisine and an exceptional drink lineup.

Nishiazabu Maruoro

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday] 6:00 pm - 2:00 am *Foreign language menus are available via QR code. Electronic cigarettes are allowed inside the restaurant, while paper cigarettes can be smoked on the veranda. A 1,000 JPY seating fee applies.
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 9-minute walk from the Exit 5 of Nogizaka Station / 12-minute walk from the Exit 2 of Roppongi Station
Address: 2F, Nishi-azabu Asia Bldg., 2-10-1, Nishi-azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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2. Kagurazaka Sushi Konkon

After 68 years with a top tuna wholesaler, a master tuna dealer has gone independent—teaming up with a first-class sushi chef and sommeliers for the ultimate collaboration. Their specialty is exquisite tuna, elevated by expert nigiri craftsmanship and perfect sake pairings. The restaurant features a 7-seat white cedar counter and two private rooms, offering an intimate, refined setting. With a reservation-only, simultaneous start system, it's ideal for special gatherings—whether with friends, on a date, entertaining clients, or celebrating with family.

Kagurazaka Sushi Konkon

Open: [Monday-Saturday,Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm) [Sunday, National Holidays] 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Exit B4b of Iidabashi Station. It is on the 4th floor of the KARUKOZAKA PLACE building on the left after going up Karukozaka.
Address: 4F, KARUKOZAKA PLACE, 3-1, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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3. Kagurazaka Jiyaki Unasen

Tucked away on Oguri Yokocho in Tokyo’s Kagurazaka, Jiyaki Unasen opens only on Sundays and Mondays, sharing its nostalgic location with charm. The owner, trained in Nagoya, offers bold, Kansai-style grilled eel (jiyaki) cooked over binchotan charcoal—crispy on the outside, fluffy inside. Signature dishes like Unagi Don and Hitsumabushi Don draw guests of all ages with generous portions and great value. Enjoy live grilling from cozy counter seats in a relaxed atmosphere—perfect for savoring eel without pretense.

Kagurazaka Jiyaki Unasen

Open: [Monday, Sunday] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:30 pm (L.O.1:30 pm), *close when the eel is all sold out / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm), *close when the eel is all sold out
Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: Within 5-minute walk from Iidabashi Station on the JR and Tokyo Metro lines, 10-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line
Address: B1F, Oguri Yokocho Bldg., 2-20, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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4. Manjuen

Located near Suidobashi Station, Manjuen offers high-end Cantonese cuisine in a fully private setting. Chef Ota, formerly of Hotel Grand Palace, welcomes just one group of 2–6 guests per day with seasonal “Omakase” courses featuring premium ingredients. Since 2021, the restaurant has impressed diners with refined flavors, elegant presentation, and warm hospitality. With a curated wine list and an intimate, reservation-only atmosphere, Manjuen is perfect for anniversaries, celebrations, or important business occasions—a truly exclusive and memorable dining experience.

Manjuen

Open: [Tuesday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm *Complete reservation system (up to 3 days before the date of use)
Closed: Monday, Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from JR Suidobashi Station. Easy access from Iidabashi, Kudanshita, and Jimbo-cho Stations.
Address: 2F, 2-18-2, Kanda-misaki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Map
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5. Kagurazaka Shabu-shabu Fuga

Kagurazaka Shabu-shabu Fuga offers a refined hot pot experience using premium Japanese beef and Kyushu black pork, all served in a traditional house over 80 years old. Carefully selected brand-name meats are paired with expertly chosen drinks like champagne, wine, and top-tier sake. Guests can enjoy special drink sets and champagne free-flow with select courses. With its elegant ambiance and quality ingredients, it’s perfect for business dinners, anniversaries, or sharing Japan’s culinary culture with someone special.

Kagurazaka Shabu-shabu Fuga

Open: [Tuesday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Monday, Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Ushigome-kagurazaka Station on the Toei Oedo Line. 4-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station on the Tozai Line.
Address: 5-30, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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6. CARNEYA ANTICA OSTERIA

14 Must-Visit Japanese Restaurants in Kagurazaka, an Evocative Entertainment District in Tokyo

This hidden Italian gem near Ushigome-Kagurazaka is a must for meat lovers. Chef Takayama, raised by a yakiniku restaurant owner and trained in Italy, offers a bold meat-centric course featuring seasonal cuts like aged beef, Hokkaido milk-fed lamb, pork, duck, chicken, and wild game such as venison and quail. His red meat–focused menu is full of variety and flavor, designed to excite both appetite and senses. A unique spot to indulge in Italian-style meat feasts.

CARNEYA ANTICA OSTERIA

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) Dinner 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:30)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from Ushigome Yanagicyo Station on Toei Ooedo Line, or 5 minutes walk from Ushigome Kagurazaka Station.
Address: 1F Ichigaya NH Bldg., 3-6 Minami Yamabushi-cho, Shinjuku-ku , Tokyo Map
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7. Manyotei Suidobashi Branch Sakura

Manyotei Suidobashi Branch Sakura cuisine

Located just 2 minutes from Suidobashi Station, Manyotei Sakura offers delicious, reasonably priced eel dishes made with carefully raised Japanese eel. Their signature Hitsumabushi lets you enjoy eel in three flavorful ways, while Unaju is also available for takeout. You can choose portion sizes to suit your appetite. With a Japanese-style interior and relaxed, stylish atmosphere, it’s ideal for everyday meals, special occasions, or a memorable travel stop. Savor plump, flavorful eel in a welcoming setting.

Manyotei Suidobashi Branch Sakura

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 2:30 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (L.O. 7:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Suidobashi Station
Address: 2-21-7, Kanda Misaki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Map
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8. Yakitori Miyagawa Yotsuya branch

[Yakitori Miyagawa], 1 minute walk from JR Yotsuya Station, is a yakitori (chicken skewer) restaurant with mainly the counter seats. This old-established restaurant was established in 1949, started as a wholesale shop specializing in chicken. Our specialty is yakitori which are carefully prepared one by one, using pure domestic jidori chicken. This specialty has satisfied many gourmets. Inside the restaurant has a Japanese-modern space with a luxurious atmosphere. We have sophisticated table seats, box seats which can also be used as semi-private rooms, and counter seats with a counter made from asingle piece of cherry wood. Counter seats are highly recommended to enjoy watching our chef working at a brisk pace, and to enjoy reasonable courses available only at the counter seats. This popular restaurant in Tokyo also serves the original sake (Japanese alcohol) created in collaboration with an old-established sake brewer, and fresh vegetables directly sent from their production sites.

Yakitori Miyagawa Yotsuya branch

Open: [Weekdays (Monday - Friday)] Dinner 5:00 pm - 0:00 am (Food L.O. 10:50 pm / Drink L.O. 11:30 pm) [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Food L.O. 8:50 pm / Drink L.O. 9:20 pm)
Closed: 1st Sunday of the month
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from [Yotsuya Station] on JR Chuo Line, or 3 minutes walk from [Yotsuya Station] on Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
Address: 1F, Yotsuya Hosho Bldg., 15-2 Rokuban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Map
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9. Kagurazaka Oishinbo Main Branch

Kagurazaka Oishinbo is a traditional Japanese house restaurant with elegant wooden walls along a stone-paved alley. The quiet tatami rooms, tables, and counters create a relaxing atmosphere. The private attic room offers a special retreat. Famous for Kyoto’s Hanbey-Fu yuba and wheat gluten, dishes like “Namafu Dengaku,” fresh yuba spring rolls, and yuba fondue highlight seasonal flavors. A variety of lunch options are available, perfect for enjoying a peaceful meal any time of day.

Kagurazaka Oishinbo Main Branch

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 10 minutes walk from West Exit of JR Iidabashi Station, Exit B3 of Tokyo Metro Iidabashi Station, and Exit A3 of Subway Toei Oedo Line Ushigome-Kagurazaka Station
Address: 4-8, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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10. Kaisen-sumiyakidokoro Genya

Originating from the century-old Shoheikan and Kappo Shohei ryokan in Shinjuku Yotsuya, this restaurant specializes in seasonal seafood and charcoal-grilled dishes made with fresh, carefully selected ingredients from Toyosu market and longline tuna from Usufuku Honten Shofukumaru. Committed to preserving Japanese food culture, they offer a wide selection of premium sake and drinks. Under the motto “Sake, Fish, and Love,” Genya provides a relaxing space where guests can savor nature’s bounty and heartfelt conversations.

Kaisen-sumiyakidokoro Genya

Open: [Monday-Friday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm), [Saturday, National Holidays] Dinner 3:30 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from the ticket gate of the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
Address: 1-7-9, Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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11. El Pulpo

El Pulpo’s acclaimed sea urchin soup has delighted diners since opening seven years ago, inspired by a Spanish recipe. Freshness and quality are paramount, with the president personally selecting the best seafood daily from Tsukiji market and fishing ports nationwide. This casual seafood-focused “Marisqueria” pairs dishes with carefully chosen wines for a satisfying experience. Counter seats are very popular and usually reserved, with only two walk-in stools available, so reservations are highly recommended.

El Pulpo

Open: [Monday-Thursday, Saturday, Sunday] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm / [Friday] 5:00 pm - 01:00 am
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY
Access: Go up the slope of Kagurazaka, and we will be a short distance after entering Honda-Yokocho
Address: Miyazaki Building 1F, Kagurazaka 4-3, Shinjuku, Tokyo Map
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12. Fushikino

Earning a Michelin star just a year after opening in 2011, this gem offers only one option: a kaiseki course crafted by a Kyoto-trained chef. Each dish is paired with sake selected from top breweries across Japan and served at its ideal temperature. Guests enjoy drinks from antique vessels and crafts by living national treasures—some even available for purchase. Set inside a modern space inspired by a traditional tea house, the experience is refined, immersive, and uniquely Japanese.

Fushikino

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm (Last admission 9:00 pm
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 15,750 JPY
Access: 5 minutes by foot from Kagurazaka station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai line, and 10 minutes by foot from Ushigome-kagurazaka station on the Toei Oedo line
Address: 2F, Kakurazaka Tsunasho Terrace Bldg., 4-3-11, Kakurazaka, Shinjuku, Tokyo (Map)
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13. Hashimoto

15 Must-Visit Japanese Restaurants in Kagurazaka, an Evocative Entertainment District in Tokyo

This well-established restaurant specializing in unagi (conger eel) that was founded almost 180 years ago right by Ishikiri Bridge, which crosses over Kanda River. When selecting the unagi, the top priority of the 6th generation owner is not the production area, but how well it goes with the restaurant’s secret sauce. For this reason, a large kind of unagi you usually don't find in other restaurants is used here. The fluffy texture of the eel matches divinely with the spicy sauce in the [Unaju Deluxe]. Alternatively, there are many other unagi-based dishes you may like, such as the [Umaki], wherein broiled, firm unagi is wrapped in a thick omelet and the [Kimoyaki] that has a fragrant aroma and unique bitterness that’s sure to become addicting.

Hashimoto

Open: [Monday-Wednesday, Friday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm (L.O. 7:30 pm)
Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: Use Exit 4. Turn right and walk to the direction of Ishikiribashi bridge after passing Ishikiribashi crossroad (Lawson). Cross Ishikiribashi bridge, then it is the 2nd shop along with the river.
Address: 2-5-7, Suido, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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14. OGASAWARA-HAKUSHAKU-TEI

OGASAWARA-HAKUSHAKU-TEI, housed in the former residence of Lord Nagayoshi Ogasawara, offers an elegant Western-style setting with exquisite design and solemn furniture. Guests dine as if attending a grand banquet at a guest palace. Chef Gonzalo Alvarez crafts modern Spanish dishes using seasonal ingredients like Hokkaido seafood and Kyoto root vegetables. The menu balances the natural flavors of mountain and sea gifts, creating an unparalleled dining experience in a luxurious atmosphere—perfect for special occasions.

OGASAWARA-HAKUSHAKU-TEI

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm / Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 9,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Kawadaguchi exit of Wakamatsu Kawada Station / Bus from West exit of Shijuku Station to Miyakezaka or Tokyo joshi idai, and get off at Kawada-cho. 1 minute walk
Address: 10-10, Kawa-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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15. Agezuki

The owner of this tonkatsu restaurant strives to create the ultimate fried pork cutlet using rare “Minami no Shima” pork from Miyazaki, available only to select high-end eateries. He carefully trims sinewy parts and expertly manages cooking temperatures to achieve perfect results. The restaurant offers sublime tonkatsu unlike anywhere else, including the [Premium Tenderloin Cutlet], made from top-quality pork, and the [Premium Loin Cutlet], a lean cut bursting with rich umami flavor.

Agezuki

Open: [Monday, Wednesday - Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm)
[Monday, Wednesday - Friday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
[Saturday] Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
[Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from B3 Exit of Iidabashi Station on Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line / Nanboku Line
Address: B1F, Yamanouchi Bldg., 3-2, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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These are some of the chic restaurants you can find in the lovely entertainment district of Kagurazaka. Stroll through the old townscape and enter the world of Japanese cuisine, which can sometimes be simple and other times be extravagant!

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.

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