Update-date: Nov 14 2024
Japan boasts its world-renowned japaneseculture. Many foreigners visit Japan to enjoy Japanese cuisine, which is created through a fusion of broth extracted from ingredients, seasonal ingredients sourced from mountains and seas, and the exquisite skills of craftsmen. This time, they have carefully selected restaurants in tokyo where you can savor Japanese cuisine through a course meal. Please use this as a reference for your tokyo tour.
Japanese Cuisine Mochizuki
Enjoy kaiseki cuisine with a view of Tokyo's nightscape from a high floor 100 meters above ground
Mochizuki, a Japanese restaurant located a 3-minute walk from Asakusa Station. The kaiseki cuisine, carefully selected from daily purchases, is the result of the head chef's dedication. Emphasizing seasonal flavors, each dish is exquisite, from the meticulously crafted 'Tsukuri' to the perfectly grilled 'Yakimono' and the delicate broth of the 'Owan.' The restaurant also boasts a wide selection of sake and shochu.
At this main dining area of a high-rise restaurant, which is very rare in Asakusa, you can enjoy your meal with an unobstructed view of the vast sky during the day and the beautifully sparkling nightscape at night. Additionally, the restaurant is equipped with five private rooms of various sizes, and the table seat private rooms, in particular, are highly rated by foreign tourists for their convenience. When you visit the Asakusa area for sightseeing, why not stop by?
Japanese Cuisine Mochizuki
Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 7:00 pm)
Closed: -
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Asakusa station Exit 4 on Ginza Line / 5-minute walk from Honjo-azumabashi Station. It's on the 21st floor of the Asahi Group Headquarters Building along the Sumida River.
Address: 21F, Asahi Group Headquarters Bldg., 1-23-1, Azumabashi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
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Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Asakusa station Exit 4 on Ginza Line / 5-minute walk from Honjo-azumabashi Station. It's on the 21st floor of the Asahi Group Headquarters Building along the Sumida River.
Address: 21F, Asahi Group Headquarters Bldg., 1-23-1, Azumabashi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Akasaka Ando
A genuine Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy exquisite clay pot rice and rare sake
Conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station, Akasaka And offers two types of kaiseki cuisine, as well as a daily changing menu featuring seasonal ingredients. The recommended dish is the 'Chef's Omakase Kaiseki,' which uses carefully selected ingredients chosen by the head chef from that day's purchases. The 'Freshly Cooked Silver Rice' served at the end of the meal is a delicacy, made with Koshihikari rice from Niigata Joetsu, slowly cooked in an Iga-yaki pot to perfection.
The restaurant blends seamlessly into the calm alleys of Akasaka. Inside, you can feel the charm of Japanese aesthetics with a warm and gentle atmosphere. There are counter seats with horigotatsu, perfect for foreign tourists to enjoy the Japanese experience. Additionally, there are fully private rooms and semi-private rooms available. You can spend a leisurely time pairing seasonal dishes with carefully selected seasonal sake from all over the country.
Akasaka Ando
Open: [Monday-Friday] Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / [Saturday] Dinner 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Exit 10 of Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Ginza and Marunouchi Lines, along the esplanade street at the second crossroads
Address: 1F & 2F, Namba Bldg., 3-11-1, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Exit 10 of Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Ginza and Marunouchi Lines, along the esplanade street at the second crossroads
Address: 1F & 2F, Namba Bldg., 3-11-1, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Japanese Cuisine Kisei
Delicate Japanese cuisine in a high-quality space designed by a world-renowned architect
A one-minute walk from Gaienmae Station, Japanese restaurant Kisei is adjacent to the historic temple Baisouin. You can enjoy visually stunning, delicate, and uniquely flavorful Japanese cuisine made with seasonal ingredients delivered from all over the country. In a high-quality setting, you can savor comprehensive course meals along with seasonal limited-edition sake and rare brands.
The interior, designed primarily with private rooms, was crafted by the renowned architect Kengo Kuma. In addition to regular table seating, the private rooms also offer horigotatsu-style seating. From these private rooms, you can view the green bamboo of the adjacent 'Baisouin' temple. Despite its convenient location near the station, this establishment allows you to enjoy a relaxed and tranquil dining experience.
Japanese Cuisine Kinari
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Exit 1B of Gaienmae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. It is next to Baisoin Temple
Address: 1F, BY-CUBE, 2-24-8, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Exit 1B of Gaienmae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. It is next to Baisoin Temple
Address: 1F, BY-CUBE, 2-24-8, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Ginza Yukari ~Purple~
Japanese cuisine following the traditional Japanese calendar, in a beautifully elegant setting
Located a 7-minute walk from Ginza Station, Ginza Yukari ~Murasaki~ offers dishes crafted by the head chef using seasonal ingredients, under the theme of 'Connecting Health and Beauty through Food.' The recommended course is the 'Seasonal Kaiseki Course,' themed around Japan's traditional seasonal events and the 24 solar terms. The course content changes every two weeks in accordance with the 24 solar terms calendar, allowing you to fully enjoy the seasonal transitions with an abundance of seasonal fish and vegetables.
The alcohol is carefully selected by skilled sommeliers to match delicate dishes, featuring Japanese wines. They also offer rare brands not commonly distributed and exclusive sake directly sourced from breweries. The interior, adorned with Japanese-style architecture, furnishings, and paintings themed around Heian period landscapes and literature, exudes a calm and dignified atmosphere. You can experience traditional Japanese meals and alcohol, as well as culture and history, making it a memorable part of your special journey.
Ginza Yukari ~Purple~
Open: [Monday - Friday, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 24,000 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from Exit B7, B6 of Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
Address: 2F, Fujii Bldg., 8-4-24, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 24,000 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from Exit B7, B6 of Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
Address: 2F, Fujii Bldg., 8-4-24, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tarikino Kappo
Showcasing Japanese cuisine that resonates with the senses, centered around seasonal ingredients directly from the source
Tarikino Kappo, located on the 5th floor of a building in Ginza 7-chome. They offer a seasonal 'Omakase Course' featuring fresh fish directly shipped from Kyushu's fishing ports and fresh vegetables delivered from farmers in Chiba, focusing on farm-to-table ingredients. Many dishes have a sense of novelty and presence, combining traditional techniques with unique arrangements, allowing you to experience the 'now' of Japanese cuisine. The carefully selected sake and a well-stocked wine list are designed to complement and enhance the appeal of the dishes.
In addition to serving freshly prepared dishes immediately, the main counter seats are arranged to face an open kitchen, allowing guests to enjoy the aroma and ambiance of the cooking. The homely atmosphere, reflecting the owner's sincere and warm personality, is also one of the restaurant's charms. The tableware, primarily original pieces by Karatsu ware artists, adds a special touch to the presentation and beauty of the dishes. Even first-time visitors can relax naturally and immerse themselves in a blissful dining experience.
Tarikino Kappou
Open: [Tuesday, Wednesday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) *Reservations only. / [Thursday-Saturday] 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) *Reservations only. / [Sunday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm (L.O. 4:00 pm) *Reservations only.
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 40,000 JPY / [Lunch] 15,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Yurakucho Station on each line
Address: 5F, Takaya Ginza Bldg., 7-2-8, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 40,000 JPY / [Lunch] 15,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Yurakucho Station on each line
Address: 5F, Takaya Ginza Bldg., 7-2-8, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
