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Update-Date: Jun 3, 2025

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Delicious and Nutritious! Immerse Yourself in Japanese Culture by Opting for a Japanese Breakfast!

For a nutritionally balanced and wholesome start to your day, during your trip to Japan, choose to eat a Japanese breakfast! This article goes into detail on what makes a Japanese breakfast and gives examples on how to enjoy it at accommodations like hotels. Additionally, discover some of the finest restaurants in Tokyo offering delightful Japanese breakfast options.

Start Your Mornings in Japan With a Japanese Breakfast!

Many hotels in Japan offer a choice between Japanese and Western breakfasts. If you're unsure which to pick, why not seize this opportunity to savor a Japanese breakfast experience?

A Japanese breakfast consists of dishes commonly enjoyed at a Japanese home, such as simmered dishes, grilled fish, rolled omelets, miso soup, white rice, pickles, and more. While the allure of a full-course Japanese feast is tempting, simple Japanese fare tastes even better to a freshly awakened body.

Although these dishes are staples at home, they are often expertly prepared by professional chefs at restaurants. You’re sure to fall in love with the taste of dishes like beautifully rich miso soup and perfectly grilled fish.

Dashimaki tamago is often featured in a Japanese breakfast. It is a rolled omelet dish that highlights the richness of dashi (stock). To make it, dashi and soy sauce are added to beaten eggs. This mixture is then poured in a thin layer into a small rectangular frying pan and then rolled up once set. The process is repeated until the dashimaki tamago becomes thick and fluffy, offering a delightful combination of the rich dashi flavor and the egg's sweetness when you take a bite.

What Are the Fundamentals of a Japanese Breakfast?

The basic format for Japanese food is ichiju sansai, which combines rice as the staple food with a soup and three side dishes. A traditional Japanese breakfast is typically prepared in this style.

This style of Japanese meal provides a well-balanced mix of the five major nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals). It supplies the body with all the energy you need, keeping it in good shape—an ideal breakfast choice during any kind of travel, which is when fatigue can easily slip in!

For those seeking a hearty morning feast, we recommend indulging in a hotel's buffet-style Japanese breakfast. The array of Japanese dishes at the buffet allows you to explore new flavors and select the ones that best suit your taste. Complete your meal with a cup of coffee or yogurt!

Embark on a Breakfast Adventure! Restaurants Known For Their Breakfasts

Here are some restaurants in Tokyo where you can enjoy a delicious Japanese breakfast. Why not go sightseeing directly after enjoying breakfast at these conveniently located spots?

Ginza Inaba (Shinbashi / Japanese Cuisine)

Masanobu Inaba, the owner of Ginza Inaba, served as the executive chef at Amanem, a luxury resort in Ise-Shima, Mie Prefecture, that was awarded five stars by a renowned guidebook in 2016. His breakfast earned a spot in "The Best Hotel Breakfasts in the World,” according to the American magazine BRIDES.

Inaba's quest for genuine culinary luxury in the modern age inspired the creation of the [breakfast] (8,800 JPY), drawing inspiration from Zen Buddhist meals. The breakfast is simple yet hearty and gentle on the body, featuring a special juice to invigorate the body, tofu dishes, egg dishes with rich dashi, carefully selected meats or fish grilled over charcoal, and rice freshly cooked in an earthenware pot.

The restaurant's exterior, fashioned in the likeness of Tokyo’s iconic Imperial Palace, exudes a sense of luxury and tradition.

There are private rooms accommodating up to eight people, along with counter seating, which is highly recommended. The counter has just eight seats, all positioned right in front of the chef, beyond which is the restaurant’s one-of-a-kind okudo-san (traditional stove). The steam rising from the stove is sure to whet your appetite.

Upon entering, you'll notice the words “yuzu umuge” inscribed on a large pillar, which translates to “free and spontaneous, unrestrained in thought and action.” True to this motto, the restaurant presents a succession of dishes that break free from conventional wisdom, such as a small hotpot dinner with shark's fin, a classic Chinese dish, all while staying rooted in the tradition of Japanese cuisine.

Ginza Inaba

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] Breakfast 9:00 am-, 10:30 am - / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 40,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from the Shimbashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.
Address: 8-12-15, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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Hotel's (Omotesando / Italian)

Hotel's was designed around the unique concept of a fictional hotel restaurant. In the morning, guests can kick-start their day with the [Ideal Morning Set Meal] (3,300 JPY), while the [Hotel's Lunch Course] (11,000 JPY) features an ensemble of hamburger, omelet, and handmade pasta. For evenings, savor the [Dinner Course] (16,500 JPY), which flaunts the chef's best seasonal masterpieces.

The star of the [Ideal Morning Set Meal] is the grilled salmon, which is carefully cooked to make the skin fragrant and the meat plump and juicy, while the side dish, nikujaga (meat, potatoes, and onions stewed in soy sauce), boasts lavish wagyu beef fillet. The set meals also include rice cooked fresh as you arrive, tonjiru (pork soup) with the subtle addition of white miso, and various small appetizers that change each day. While these are typical meals for Japanese people, the chef's talent transforms them into something spectacular.

The restaurant accommodates a total of 20 people, with both tables, counter seats, and semi-private rooms. The interior has a stylish and cozy atmosphere, with high-quality Japanese brand chairs and tables for ultimate comfort. The handmade tableware bursts with the warmth of the hands of artisans, enhancing the experience.

The restaurant is located in Nonoaoyama, a commercial complex spanning approximately 3,500 m² containing greenery, stores, and restaurants. It is the latest gem in Tokyo's Omotesando district, which is known for its cutting-edge fashion and dining, and is a popular spot to unwind. Be sure to walk around and check out the shops after your breakfast!

Hotel's

Open: Breakfast 9:00 am - 11:00 am (L.O. 9:30 am) / Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) You can choose a start time of 12:00 or 12:30. / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 10,000 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from Omotesando Station Exit A3 (279m from Omotesando Station)
Address: 2F, Nonoaoyama Minkatsuto, 3-4-3, Kita-aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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For a taste of Japanese culture during your trip, opt for an authentic Japanese breakfast! Both restaurants introduced in this article are conveniently located near major Tokyo attractions, so you can load up with a healthy Japanese breakfast before starting your journey each day.

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.

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