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Update-date: Dec 15 2024

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5 Selected Restaurants to Enjoy Delicious Japanese Cuisine in Ginza | Ginza

Ginza, Tokyo, is a sophisticated adult city lined with high-end brand flagship stores and department stores. There are many restaurants that exude luxury, perfect for special occasions, adult dates, and anniversaries. This time, they will introduce　Japanese restaurants in Ginza where one can experience the essence of Japan.

See full listings of Kaiseki, Teppanyaki, and Japanese Cuisine restaurants found in and around Tokyo and Ginza.

1. Japanese Cuisine [Wasanbon Ginza Branch]

The seasonal blessings of Hokkaido can be enjoyed in the extraordinary space of Ginza.

Located just a 5-minute walk from Ginza Station, [Wasanbon Ginza] is a restaurant where guests can enjoy seasonal dishes that primarily focus on Japanese cuisine while also incorporating Western elements. The restaurant mainly uses seasonal ingredients from Hokkaido, and it occasionally features rare ingredients that are not commonly found in Tokyo. Guests can savor the flavors of the northern sea with the 'Sashimi Platter' that showcases the day's recommendations and the luxurious 'Hokkaido Crab Gratin' made with Hokkaido crab.

5 Selected Restaurants to Enjoy Delicious Japanese Cuisine and Kaiseki in Ginza | Ginza

The restaurant has an extraordinary atmosphere with a stylish decor. The main floor exudes luxury while also providing a friendly and approachable vibe. The VIP seats, suitable for small groups, offer a high-quality ambiance perfect for business meetings and dining. To help guests feel closer to Japanese food culture, seafood bowls and tempura bowls are available exclusively during lunch hours. This restaurant is highly recommended for guests from overseas.

Wasanbon Ginza Branch

Open: [Monday - Friday] Dinner 5:30 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:30 am)
Closed: Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Ginza Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / 7-minute walk from Higashi-ginza Station on Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line
Address: 3F, Bairin Bldg., 7-8-1, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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2. Teppanyaki [Washoku Teppan Ginza Sakutsuki]

Enjoying Japanese teppanyaki in a sophisticated space with a lively atmosphere.

Located just a short walk from Ginza Station, [Wasyoku Teppan Ginza Sakutsuki] is a Japanese teppanyaki restaurant where guests can enjoy teppanyaki dishes that maximize the flavors of the ingredients. They offer dishes made with carefully selected ingredients, such as A5-ranked Yamagata beef and seasonal fresh fish sourced every morning from Toyosu. The 'Yamagata Beef Aburi Sushi - Four Pieces,' featuring lightly seared marbled meat, is a blissful dish. Various course meals that can be chosen according to budget and occasion are also recommended.

The interior is designed to evoke the "Edo alley" atmosphere. It exudes a sense of luxury and sophistication unique to Ginza. In addition to counter seats where guests can enjoy the cooking process right in front of them, there are also table seats that provide a sense of privacy, elegantly partitioned with thin fabric. Despite being just a one-minute walk from Ginza Station, the tranquil interior allows guests to forget the hustle and bustle of the city, making it perfect for special date nights or business meetings.

Washoku Teppan Ginza Sakutsuki

Open: [Monday - Saturday] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm), Dinner 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Exit C8 of Ginza Station on Tokyo Metro Lines
Address: 9F, Grandia Bldg., 3-3-14, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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3. Japanese Cuisine [Ginza Fujita]

In a hidden gem in Ginza experience the essence of Japanese cuisine through all five senses.

The Essence of Japanese Cuisine that Resonates with the Five Senses - A Hidden Gem

Located on the second floor of a building just a 5-minute walk from Ginza Station, [Ginza Fujita] is a Japanese restaurant that continues to captivate adult guests with its rich culinary experiences. Here, the chef combines seasonal ingredients from his hometown of Fukui Prefecture with high-quality ingredients from across the country to offer a seasonal Japanese cuisine through a fully reservation-based 'omakase course.' Additionally, the restaurant boasts a selection of sake and premium wines from the renowned Fukui sake brewery 'Kokuryu Shuzo,' carefully chosen by the chef to match the seasonal flavors, allowing guests to savor exquisite tastes that are truly one-of-a-kind.

This restaurant has a completely reservation-only policy with six counter seats, offering carefully prepared seasonal courses for the guests of the day. Each dish showcases deliciousness and skillful composition, along with the unique presentation of counter-style Japanese cuisine, beautiful tableware and plating, a serene atmosphere, and excellent local sake, making it a place filled with the essence of Japanese cuisine.

Ginza Fujita

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 12:00 am *By Reservation Only
Closed: Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 60,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Ginza Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line, and Hibiya Line
Address: 2F, AG1, 7-5-15, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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4. Japanese Cuisine [Usagi to Kame]

A restaurant for adults to savor the craftsmanship of Japanese tradition and the seasonal flavors of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

A place for adults to savor the craftsmanship of Japanese tradition and the seasonal flavors of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Located on the 4th floor of a building just a 5-minute walk from Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, [Usagi to Kame] is a restaurant suitable for dining with loved ones. It offers only three types of omakase courses, featuring seasonal dishes made with carefully selected ingredients delivered from various regions across Japan, including Hokkaido. The course menu changes weekly, allowing guests to enjoy fresh flavors with each visit.

The restaurant features counter seats where guests can closely observe the craftsmanship of traditional Japanese artisans, as well as table seats for leisurely conversations, and a private room for four people located on a separate floor. The serene atmosphere is perfect for special occasions such as anniversaries or adult dates. How about enjoying the seasonal flavors of a once-in-a-lifetime experience with someone special?

Usagi to Kame

Open: [Weekdays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY
Access: About a 5-minute walk from Exit A1 of Ginza Station on Tokyo Metro
Address: 4F, Ginza Bairin Bldg., 7-8-1, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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5. Anago [conger eel] Cuisine [Ginza Tamai]

A traditional anago [conger eel] restaurant in Ginza

Located just a 3-minute walk from Ginza Station, [Ginza Tamai] is a restaurant specializing in natural anago [conger eel] cuisine. Here, skilled chefs who honed their craft at Edomae sushi restaurants prepare natural anago dishes with careful and swift techniques. Guests can enjoy various dishes featuring the flavor of anago, including the medium box served with a secret sauce made from anago dashi [soup stock], and seasonal anago sashimi available only in summer.

The restaurant has a chic and calm atmosphere, allowing guests to enjoy a luxurious moment savoring the authentic taste of anago. They should definitely try the traditional anago dishes from the long-loved restaurant, Ginza Tamai.

Ginza Tamai

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) *Please note that business hours are subject to change according to the request of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O.9:00 pm), [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O.2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Exit A1 on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. 231m from Ginza Station.
Address: 4F, Kojun Bldg., 6-8-7, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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