Update-date: May 27 2025
The Akasaka area is a popular spot for tourists due to its historical buildings such as the National Diet Building and Hie Shrine. This time, it introduces Japanese restaurants and washoku restaurants that are easy to visit after sightseeing in Akasaka. The selected restaurants focus on sushi, fugu, and other dishes that allow visitors to experience the depth of Japanese cuisine.
Fugu Cuisine Umei
Located a 4-minute walk from Tameike-Sanno Station, Fugu Cuisine Umei is a restaurant where guests can enjoy the charm of fugu through the "Omakase Course." The course features more than 10 creatively prepared dishes, including the original "Fugu Tataki Yukhoe." It offers a full experience of fugu's appeal with dishes such as the skillfully prepared fugu sashimi "Tessa" and "Grilled Fugu," which is cooked right in front of the guests.
The interior, renovated from a private house, offers a calm and modern Japanese-style space. There are three rooms on the first floor and a private room on the second floor that can accommodate up to 10 people, making it suitable for various occasions. The owner carefully selects 15 to 20 types of sake each season that pair well with fugu and Japanese cuisine. With its comfortable atmosphere, even those trying fugu dishes for the first time can enjoy them casually.
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
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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
Kyo Kushi Rokuhara
Kyo-Kushi Rokuhara, located a 2-minute walk from Akasaka Mitsuke Station, is a kushikatsu restaurant known for its Japanese-style broth flavor. The "Omakase" style allows customers to say "stop" when they are full, and then proceed to payment. Customers can enjoy 25 to 36 types of skewers with special sauce, salt, tare sauce, and soy sauce. The skewers, made by coating carefully selected ingredients with a secret batter and deep-frying them, offer a delicate taste that showcases the craftsmanship of the chefs.
The simple and clean restaurant interior offers a relaxing atmosphere. In addition to counter seats where guests can enjoy watching the chefs prepare food right in front of them, there are also table seats and private rooms. The restaurant has a wide selection of wines that pair well with skewered fried dishes, premium whiskey, and shochu. Child booster seats and tableware are also available, making it a comfortable place to visit even with small children.
Kyougushi Rokuhara
Open: [Weekdays] 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) / [Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 9,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line or Marunouchi Line / 4-minute walk from Akasaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Address: B1, Akasaka DN Plaza Bldg., 4-2-2, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 9,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line or Marunouchi Line / 4-minute walk from Akasaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Address: B1, Akasaka DN Plaza Bldg., 4-2-2, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Okuakasaka Sushi Awashi
Okuakasaka Sushi Awashi, located a 6-minute walk from Akasaka Station, is a restaurant where skilled chefs prepare sushi. The menu consists solely of a daily changing "Omakase Course," featuring fresh fish mainly sourced from the Goto Islands, including "Chutoro." The restaurant is particular about temperature control and aging of ingredients, and its homemade soy sauce and vinegar further enhance the flavor of the sushi.
Inside the restaurant, there is a counter seat made from a single board of cypress wood. It also offers a wide selection of sake and wine that pair well with sushi. After the course, guests move to the tea room to enjoy matcha prepared by the proprietress along with traditional Japanese sweets. This restaurant allows visitors to experience two aspects of Japanese culture: sushi and the tea ceremony. English menus and English-speaking staff are available, making it a comfortable place for foreigners to visit. It is a space where one can experience Japan's four seasons and food culture.
Oku-Akasaka Sushi Tanji
Open: [Wednesday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 7:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 18,000 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from Akasaka Station (Exit 7) on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Address: 1F, Tokyo Metropolitan Pipe Construction Hall, 6-15-14, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 18,000 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from Akasaka Station (Exit 7) on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Address: 1F, Tokyo Metropolitan Pipe Construction Hall, 6-15-14, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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WASHOKU SOUTEN
Located an 11-minute walk from Nagatacho Station, WASHOKU SOUTEN is the main dining restaurant on the 35th floor of the hotel. It offers a sushi counter, a teppanyaki counter, and a SAKE bar where guests can enjoy Japanese sake according to their preferred style. The lunch menu "Watsunagi," which allows guests to create their own meal from appetizers to desserts, is carefully crafted not only in taste but also in presentation and tableware.
The interior offers a stylish and luxurious atmosphere for adults to enjoy both the cuisine and the time spent. In addition to spacious counter seats and glass-enclosed table seats, there are also private rooms of varying sizes. The view of Tokyo's cityscape spreading out beyond the large windows approximately 180m above ground is breathtaking. At night, guests can enjoy a panoramic view of the beautiful night scenery. It provides a memorable experience for those traveling to Tokyo.
WASHOKU SOUTEN
Open: [Weekdays] 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) L.O. Course meal 9:00 pm / A la carte 9:30 pm, [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) L.O. Course meal 9:00 pm /A la carte 9:30 pm
Closed: None
Average price: -
Access: Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Marunouchi Lines. Nagatacho Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, Hanzomon Line, and Yurakucho Line.
Address: 35F, The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, 1-2, Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: None
Average price: -
Access: Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Marunouchi Lines. Nagatacho Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, Hanzomon Line, and Yurakucho Line.
Address: 35F, The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, 1-2, Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Sumibi Kappo Shirasaka
Sumibi Kappo Shirasaka, located a 1-minute walk from Akasaka Station, is a Japanese restaurant where one can experience the seasonal flavors of each season. The restaurant offers only the "Seasonal Omakase Course," which uses plenty of seasonal ingredients. Guests can enjoy dishes that showcase the skills of the chefs, such as the "Charcoal-Grilled Alfonsino with Kinome Miso," grilled to perfection over charcoal, and the "Charcoal-Grilled Wagyu Ichibo," known for its marbled sweetness and rich red meat flavor.
The interior is a calm Japanese-style space where the warmth of wood can be felt. There are counter seats overlooking a Japanese garden and private rooms that can accommodate up to six people. The restaurant offers a wide variety of drinks, including sake and shochu. The popular "Omakase Pairing," where staff select sake or wine to match the dishes, is also available. With staff who can communicate in English, foreign guests can use the restaurant with peace of mind.
SHIROSAKA - Sumibi Kappo
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 5:30 pm - 2:00 am
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from exit No.6 of [Akasaka Station] on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Address: 6-3-9, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from exit No.6 of [Akasaka Station] on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Address: 6-3-9, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Akasaka Shikian Youetsu
Akasaka Shikian Youetsu, located a 5-minute walk from Akasaka Station, is a Japanese restaurant that focuses on ingredients from Tottori and Shimane prefectures. It offers fresh seafood such as torafugu (tiger pufferfish) and nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch), as well as seasonal ingredients representing the region, including vegetables and rice. The recommended dish is "Charcoal-grilled Tottori Manyo Beef with Fig Dengaku," which features the melt-in-the-mouth umami of the meat. The dengaku made with fig and miso is a superbly balanced delicacy.
Inside the restaurant, there are sophisticated counter seats as well as private rooms that can accommodate 2 to 6 people. Guests can enjoy their meals in a calm atmosphere filled with traditional Japanese elegance. In addition to local sake from Shimane and Akita prefectures, the restaurant also offers a carefully selected range of wines and champagnes from around the world, including the United States, France, and Italy. At the counter seats, guests can deepen their appreciation of Japanese cuisine by watching the cooking process right in front of them.
Akasaka Shikian Yoetsu
Open: [Monday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (last entry 8:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Exit 6 of Akasaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line. Walk along Akasaka-dori Avenue and turn left at the 5-chome police box.
Address: 1F, Akasaka Koyo Bldg., 6-12-11, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Exit 6 of Akasaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line. Walk along Akasaka-dori Avenue and turn left at the 5-chome police box.
Address: 1F, Akasaka Koyo Bldg., 6-12-11, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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honda Akasaka Restaurant
Honda Akasaka, located a 5-minute walk from Akasaka Station, is a Japanese restaurant where customers can enjoy creative Japanese cuisine that makes the most of seasonal ingredients. The popular "Assorted Snacks" is a dish thoughtfully designed to pair well with alcohol, and the restaurant is flexible in accommodating requests regarding the contents and portion sizes. Another recommended dish is the "Squid Rice," which features rice cooked in a clay pot with soy sauce and dashi, topped with a whole fried squid.
The interior features a chic Japanese-style space with a black color scheme, creating a calm atmosphere. It is easy for a person to stop by alone, and in addition to counter seats where one can watch the chef's craftsmanship, there are also table seats and private rooms available. The restaurant offers more than 100 types of sake at all times, including rare brands, making the selection process enjoyable. Open until late at night, guests can spend a relaxing time with their favorite drinks.
honda Akasaka Branch
Open: [Monday - Friday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 3:00 am [Sunday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Closed: Saturday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Exit 7 of Akasaka Station on the Chiyoda Line, 5 minutes walk from Exit 1 of Nogizaka Station
Address: 7-10-9-103, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Saturday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Exit 7 of Akasaka Station on the Chiyoda Line, 5 minutes walk from Exit 1 of Nogizaka Station
Address: 7-10-9-103, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Akasaka Charcoal-Grilled Shabu-Shabu Takane no Buta
Akasaka Sumibi Shabu-Shabu Takane no Buta, located a 2-minute walk from Akasaka Mitsuke Station, is a shabu-shabu specialty restaurant where one can enjoy Meishan pork, also known as the "phantom pork." It features rare marbling for pork and a rich, savory flavor. The recommended dish is the "Meishan Pork Charcoal-Grilled Shabu-Shabu," where the flavor and umami are further enhanced by the shabu-shabu preparation. One of the popular appetizers in the "Meishan Pork Enjoyment Course" is the "Meishan Pork Soup Dumplings directly delivered from Tsukahara Farm." Akasaka Sumibi Shabu-Shabu Takane no Buta, located a 2-minute walk from Akasaka Mitsuke Station, is a shabu-shabu specialty restaurant where one can enjoy Meishan pork, also known as the "phantom pork." It features rare marbling for pork and a rich, savory flavor. The recommended dish is the "Meishan Pork Charcoal-Grilled Shabu-Shabu," where the flavor and umami are further enhanced by the shabu-shabu preparation. One of the popular appetizers in the "Meishan Pork Enjoyment Course" is the "Meishan Pork Soup Dumplings directly delivered from Tsukahara Farm."
The interior offers a calm and comfortable atmosphere. In addition to counter and table seating, there are also private rooms available for groups of 4 to 10 people. The drink menu is extensive, featuring wine, highballs, and more, and an all-you-can-drink plan can be added to the course menu. The restaurant is open continuously from 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM, making it suitable for both lunch and dinner. Since it operates on a complete reservation system, early booking is recommended.
Akasaka Sumibi Shabu-shabu Takane No Buta
Open: [Monday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] 11:30 am - 11:00 pm *Reservation only
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 10,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station on Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Ginza Line / 7-minute walk from Nagatacho Station on Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line
Address: 4F-A, Akasaka Seimeikaikan Bldg., 3-21-10, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 10,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station on Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Ginza Line / 7-minute walk from Nagatacho Station on Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line
Address: 4F-A, Akasaka Seimeikaikan Bldg., 3-21-10, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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