Ginza is a sophisticated district lined with high-end brand stores and long-established famous restaurants. If one visits Ginza, they would surely want to enjoy a special dinner at a restaurant with a great atmosphere. The delicious dishes created from carefully selected ingredients and masterful techniques, the high-quality spaces and locations that promise moments of bliss. We have selected five restaurants from different genres, each overflowing with its own unique charm.
Yakiniku USHIGORO Ginza Namiki-dori Restaurant
Indulge in the highest grade of black Wagyu beef in a luxurious and extraordinary setting
Yakiniku USHIGORO Ginza Namiki-dori Restaurant, located on the 7th floor of a building just a 3-minute walk from Ginza Station, is a premium yakiniku restaurant where guests can savor the finest A5-grade Japanese Black Wagyu beef. In addition to the deliciousness of the carefully selected Japanese Black Wagyu beef yakiniku, the sukiyaki made with the rare, melt-in-your-mouth tender cut known as 'Zabuton' is also exceptional. Both the à la carte and course menus offer a wide variety of options, allowing guests to choose according to their preferences from various cuts and cooking methods.
The interior of the restaurant features a luxurious and stylish space based on red and black. In addition to relaxing box seats and completely private rooms, there are also seats available for large groups. The extensive lineup of drinks includes wines selected by a sommelier, as well as sake, shochu, fruit liqueurs, and sours (shochu mixed with soda and fruit juice). Guests can enjoy a supreme time with exquisite meat and drinks in a relaxed and high-quality atmosphere.
Yakiniku USHIGORO Ginza Namiki Street branch
Open:
[Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm (L.O. 7:00 pm) (Currently open in different hours) [Weekdays] Dinner 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm (L.O. 7:00 pm) (Currently open in different hours) Closed:
NoneAverage price:
[Dinner] 15,000 JPYAccess:
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 More Details Reservation CADRAN
Champagne and Modern French Cuisine Enjoyed with the Night View of Ginza
Located on the 7th floor of a building directly connected to Ginza Station's exit, CADRAN is a restaurant where guests can enjoy signature cocktails like Bellini and Champagne paired with innovative modern French cuisine. In the main dining area and private rooms, guests can indulge in the chef's choice course, which includes options like charcoal-grilled Japanese Black Wagyu beef and seasonal fish poêlé. On the terrace seats and at the bar counter, guests can enjoy a la carte dishes crafted with meticulous attention to detail, rather than a course style.
The restaurant offers a variety of spaces to choose from, depending on the scene and mood. There is an elegant and open main dining area, private rooms where one can spend a relaxing time in luxury, and terrace seats and a bar counter with a view of the clock tower of 'Ginza Wako,' an iconic building in Ginza. Enjoy a glass of champagne while being captivated by the night view of Ginza.
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 JPYAccess:
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 More Details Reservation Ginza Seiten
A luxurious experience of enjoying fine cuisine and drinks while gazing at Tokyo Tower
Ginza Seiten, located on the 10th floor of a building just a 5-minute walk from Shimbashi Station, is a sophisticated izakaya where guests can enjoy charcoal-grilled and teppanyaki dishes while taking in the Tokyo skyline. The restaurant is meticulous about its ingredients, sourcing fresh fish directly from the place of origin, Japanese Black Wagyu beef, and seasonal vegetables. The dishes, such as charcoal-grilled fish, steaks, and simmered dishes, are crafted to satisfy the soul. Enjoy these meals with rare brands of Japanese sake and domestic whiskey.
The restaurant features 10 counter seats arranged spaciously, offering a view of Tokyo Tower through large windows. The warm wooden decor creates a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. From the counter, guests can enjoy a view of a small Japanese-style garden, adding to the authentic Japanese experience. For families or groups who wish to have a conversation, private table rooms are available with a phone reservation.
Ginza Seiten
Open:
[Monday-Friday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 4:00 am (L.O. 3:30 am), [Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) Closed:
Sunday, National HolidaysAverage price:
[Dinner] 15,000 JPYAccess:
5-minute walk from Shimbashi Station on JR and other lines. 7-minute walk from Ginza Station on Tokyo Metro lines.Address:
10F, Assorti Ginza Hanatsubaki Bldg., 7-6-10, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo More Details Reservation Ginza Namiki Hyotan
In a hidden restaurant nestled underground, savor creative dishes that reflect the seasons.
A 3-minute walk from Shimbashi Station, Ginza Namiki Hyotan is nestled in the basement of a building just off the main street. Guests can enjoy creative Japanese cuisine rich in seasonal flavors while listening to jazz. The signature dish that many guests order is the 'Salmon Belly and Salmon Roe Clay Pot Rice,' which is meticulously cooked using carefully selected rice. Other must-try dishes include the 'Assorted Sashimi Platter' featuring seasonal fish and medium fatty tuna, as well as the 'GrilledJapanese Black Wagyu Beef' that offers the refined taste of Sendai beef.
The interior of the restaurant is a chic and calm space. It features 8 counter seats that are easy to use even for solo diners, 2 semi-private rooms that maintain a comfortable distance, and 1 private room where guests can spend time without worrying about their surroundings. Although it operates only on weekdays, it is open until 2:30 AM, making it a delight for guests who want to leisurely enjoy drinks after dinner. Among the wide selection of alcoholic beverages, the Japanese sake 'IWA5,' crafted by a former Dom Pérignon winemaker, is particularly recommended.
Ginza Namiki Hyotan
Open:
[Weekdays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 2:30 am (L.O. 1:45 am)Closed:
Saturday, Sunday, National HolidaysAverage price:
[Dinner] 9,000 JPYAccess:
3 minutes walk from Shimbashi Station on each line, 5 minutes walk from Ginza Station on Tokyo Metro linesAddress:
B1F, Kawabata Main Bldg., 8-5-8, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo More Details Reservation Setsugekka Ginza
A Yakiniku Kappo where guests can enjoy the highest grade of Wagyu beef grilled over charcoal and the live cooking experience
Located on the 9th floor of a building, a 5-minute walk from Ginza Station, Setsugekka Ginza is a restaurant where 'Meat Master' Satoru Tanaka, who knows everything about meat, serves as the owner. The restaurant specializes in Yakiniku Kappo (Japanese restaurant) , offering the finest Wagyu beef such as pure Tajima Kobe beef and special Matsusaka beef, which are grilled to perfection over charcoal by skilled chefs. The menu consists of an 18-course meal centered around Yakiniku. The dishes vary depending on the day's ingredients, ensuring that guests can enjoy the most delicious meat available that day.
The space with 12 counter seats exudes a modern impression while maintaining a calm and sophisticated adult atmosphere. One of the highlights of a counter-style Kappo restaurant is the ability to enjoy the chef's impressive skills and the live-action of charcoal grilling up close. This is a must-visit restaurant in Ginza for true meat lovers and connoisseurs who have experienced wagyu yakiniku many times and want to taste the ultimate delicious meat.
Setsugekka Ginza
Open:
[Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Closed:
SundayAverage price:
[Dinner] 30,000 JPYAccess:
2-minute walk from Ginza station Exit C2. Take the direct elevator from the Nishi-Ginza parking lot. 200m from Ginza StationAddress:
9F GICROS GINZA, 6-4-3, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo More Details Reservation
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.