Update-date: Apr 23 2024
When visiting Japan, one thing you definitely want to try is traditional Japanese cuisine. Japanese cuisine places great importance on the seasons, bringing out the maximum flavor of the ingredients and presenting them with delicate elegance. Japanese cuisine is sure to be a beautiful part of your journey. Here, we introduce five exquisite Japanese restaurants in Tokyo that will adorn your luxury travel memories.
Tsukiji Jisaku
In 1931, Tsukiji Jisaku was founded by the first head chef and owner, Jisaku Honda. The opening in Tokyo was highly anticipated. The first head chef, Jisaku Honda, was a very hearty person who loved to surprise people and celebrate. Specializing in kaiseki cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients such as the famous dish "Mizutaki", craftsmen put their hearts into their work. Come and enjoy the changing seasons with dishes served in different types of tableware to match the season.
Tsukiji Jisaku
Open: [Weekdays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm / [Saturday] 11:00 am - 10:00 pm / [Sunday, National Holidays] 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 27,500 JPY / [Lunch] 16,500 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Exit 3 or 4 of Tsukiji Station on the Hibiya Line / 10-minute walk from Exit 4 of Shintomicho Station on the Yurakucho Line
Address: 14-19, Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 27,500 JPY / [Lunch] 16,500 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Exit 3 or 4 of Tsukiji Station on the Hibiya Line / 10-minute walk from Exit 4 of Shintomicho Station on the Yurakucho Line
Address: 14-19, Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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Okubo
A hidden gem in Ginza where skilled chefs provide the 'finest moments.'
Okubo, just a 5-minute walk from Ginza Station, is a restaurant where you can enjoy kaiseki-style courses. A recommended dish is the 'Oo-Kuruma,' featuring extra-large prawns prepared as tempura with a part left raw. The exquisite texture and sweetness that can only be savored for a brief moment when freshly fried make you realize that tempura is an art of the'moment.' Another must-try dish is the 'Fukahire,' simmered in dashi and left to soak overnight before being prepared as tempura.
The restaurant, consisting of counter seats and two private rooms, offers a tranquil space worthy of being called an adult's hideaway. In this calm and serene atmosphere, you can savor the various dishes skillfully prepared by seasoned chefs. Indulging in the luxurious moments of enjoying dishes served at their finest is sure to become an unforgettable memory of your journey.
Okubo
Open: [Monday-Friday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 7:30 pm)
Closed: Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 45,000 JPY / [Lunch] 9,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Exit C3 on the Ginza Line. It's on the 6th floor of the KN Building, right next to the Ginza Nishi 6-chome intersection.
Address: 6F, KN Bldg., 6-4-12, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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Closed: Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 45,000 JPY / [Lunch] 9,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Exit C3 on the Ginza Line. It's on the 6th floor of the KN Building, right next to the Ginza Nishi 6-chome intersection.
Address: 6F, KN Bldg., 6-4-12, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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ILBrio Azabu
A Japanese dining experience of fine sake and cuisine, savoring seasonal ingredients.
In the gourmet district of Azabu Juban, known for its renowned restaurants, IL Brio Azabu, just a 1-minute walk from the station, offers two courses where you can fully savor seasonal ingredients throughout the year. The 'Azabu Course,' completely made to order, allows you to choose your preferences from the ingredients brought to you on a wagon. You can also request your preferred cooking method, creating a dish tailored to your taste.
The restaurant, consisting of three floors, is designed with the ambiance of a French theater. In addition to the counter seating, it also offers private rooms that exude a sense of privacy. It's even possible to reserve an entire floor, making it perfect for glamorous evenings such as parties. Enjoy a premium experience of indulgence in fine wine and cuisine in this luxurious setting.
ILBrio Azabu
Open: [Monday - Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 40,000 JPY
Access: Toei Oedo Line - 1-minute walk from Exit 7 of Azabujuban Station. 107 meters from the Station.
Address: 1-7-5, Azabujuban, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 40,000 JPY
Access: Toei Oedo Line - 1-minute walk from Exit 7 of Azabujuban Station. 107 meters from the Station.
Address: 1-7-5, Azabujuban, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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Ginza Hassen
An innovative kaiseki restaurant with a complete reservation system that delivers the charm of Hachinohe, Aomori.
Ginza Hassen, located in Ginza 8-chome, is a restaurant with only 8 seats that operates on a complete reservation basis and is directly managed by a sake brewery in Hachinohe, Aomori. You can enjoy dishes made from ingredients sourced from Aomori and across Japan, along with Japanese sake. A recommended option is the 'Ginza Hassen Omakase Enburi Course,' which includes a pairing of six exclusive Hassen sake varieties. If you don't drink alcohol, you can opt for the six TEA pairings.
The interior of the restaurant, designed with the concept that the space itself is a part of the dining experience, features Hachinohe-yaki pottery with a green glaze as the main design element. The interior design is dedicated to Aomori-produced items, including Nanbu-ori textiles and Hiba wood. Wrapped in a cozy and hidden atmosphere, spending an exquisite moment here is truly blissful. Enjoy dishes nurtured by the culture of Hachinohe along with vintage sake.
Ginza Hassen
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from Exit B3 of Ginza Station on Ginza Line, 3-minute walk from Exit 1 of Shimbashi Station on JR Yamanote Line
Address: B1F, Ginza BOSS Bldg., 8-5-24, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from Exit B3 of Ginza Station on Ginza Line, 3-minute walk from Exit 1 of Shimbashi Station on JR Yamanote Line
Address: B1F, Ginza BOSS Bldg., 8-5-24, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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Fugu Ryori UMEI
Indulge in the bliss of fugu cuisine, appreciating the artistic craftsmanship.
Located just a 4-minute walk from Tameike-Sanno Station, Fugu Ryori Umei is a restaurant where you can enjoy courses focused on fugu dishes. The owner chef, who has dedicated himself to perfecting the art of fugu cuisine, offers exquisite dishes that allow you to savor the full essence of fugu. From the beautifully thinly sliced 'tessa' with translucent colors on the plate to the 'yakifugu' with tender and juicy meat, these dishes crafted with exceptional skill provide a taste of pure bliss.
Located along a small alley in Akasaka, this restaurant stands out with its large, beautifully dyed plum blossom family crest on the curtain and a sophisticated stone sign. The interior of the restaurant, renovated from a traditional house, exudes a cozy and comforting atmosphere. The private rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors are designed with a chic Japanese modern theme featuring black and gray. In this luxurious and relaxing space, you can fully savor the charm of fugu.
Fugu Ryori UMEI
Open: Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 18,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Exit 11 of Tameike-sanno Station on the Ginza Line and Namboku Line / 6-minute walk from Exit 3 of Roppongi-itchome Station on the Namboku Line
Address: 2-18-13, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 18,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Exit 11 of Tameike-sanno Station on the Ginza Line and Namboku Line / 6-minute walk from Exit 3 of Roppongi-itchome Station on the Namboku Line
Address: 2-18-13, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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Kaga Namafu Kappo Kagurazaka MAEDA
Experience traditional Kaga kaiseki cuisine in a house hidden in the alley.
Located a 4-minute walk from Iidabashi Station, Kaga Namafu Kappo Kagurazaka MAEDA is an elegant Kaga kaiseki restaurant nestled in the alleyways of Kagurazaka-dori. Their delicate and exquisite Kaga kaiseki cuisine prominently features Kaga nama-fu (wheat gluten), offering dishes with amazing fragrances, textures, and colors that sharpen your senses as you savor them. Be sure to try the local dish 'Jibuni,' which allows you to savor the flavors of Kaga nama-fu, duck, and seasonal vegetables.
This traditional Japanese house, adorned with the epitome of Japanese architecture, is perfect for spending special moments. Throughout the interior, you'll find Japanese aesthetic sensibilities, from small flowers arranged on the walls to a small garden visible through glass shoji with snow-viewing panels, and even cherry blossoms and autumn leaves shining on the ceiling. The counter seats adorned with cranes and pine on the shoji allow you to savor the chef's work right before your eyes while gazing at the tsuboniwa (courtyard).
Kaga Namafu Kappo Kagurazaka MAEDA
Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) / [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 4:00 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Iidabashi Station on the JR Chuo Line and Sobu Line / 3-minute walk from Exit B3 of the Tokyo Metro Iidabashi Station
Address: 3-6, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Iidabashi Station on the JR Chuo Line and Sobu Line / 3-minute walk from Exit B3 of the Tokyo Metro Iidabashi Station
Address: 3-6, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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