Kohaku is a japanese fine-dining restaurant in Tokyo.
Editorially verified June 2, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Closed Sundays. Reserve via Pocket Concierge; the cha-kaiseki tea-ceremony seasonal menu is the through-line.
2h 30m
A MAZ-trained chef's time-travel tasting menu, served inside a Ginza cenote of rock walls and blue resin. Listed in the Michelin Guide Tokyo for three consecutive years.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Savor premium "Japanese classic dinner" in neon-lit Shinjuku! Explore vibrant Kabukicho with a local guide, enjoy authentic Omakase sushi, and taste Japan's #1 A5 Wagy...
Guided tour · 3h 30m
Join a pro guide for a 3.5hrs morning tour at Toyosu and Tsukiji Markets, witness the bluefin tuna auction, savor a fresh seafood breakfast, and explore both modern au...
Address: 3-4 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0825
Quintessence in Tokyo's Gotenyama is Shuzo Kishida's three-Michelin-star modern French room, no menu and no choice, the chef decides each day from market.
Book60 days via Pocket Concierge ahead
TipClosed Sundays. The lunch course is the same as dinner at lower price; reserve through Pocket Concierge.
Sushi Saito in Tokyo's Roppongi is Takashi Saito's eight-seat edomae sushi counter in Ark Hills South. Three Michelin stars 2009-2019, concierge-only.
BookConcierge-only since 2020 ahead
TipTop hotel concierges and a few private members handle bookings; cold-call requests are not accepted.
Nihonryori RyuGin in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is Seiji Yamamoto's three-Michelin-star kaiseki room. Asia's 50 Best lifetime list, holds No. 2 status in Japan.
Book90 days via Tableall ahead
TipClosed Sundays. The strawberry candy-apple dessert is the landmark closer; reserve through Tableall 90 days ahead.
Kagurazaka Ishikawa in Tokyo is Hideki Ishikawa's three-Michelin-star kaiseki room hidden up an old Kagurazaka alley. Counter-only, ten seats, seasonal menus.
Book60 days via Pocket Concierge ahead
TipClosed Sundays and Mondays. Lunch reservations are slightly easier; book via Pocket Concierge two months ahead.
Esquisse in Tokyo's Chanel Ginza tower is Lionel Beccat's two-Michelin-star modern French tasting room. Two stars since 2014 with views across Ginza rooftops.
Book2 months via Tableall ahead
TipClosed Sundays and Mondays. Lunch is the easier seating and half the dinner spend; reserve through Tableall.
Ginza Koju in Tokyo's Ginza is Toru Okuda's three-Michelin-star kaiseki room, a 12-seat counter where each dish is plated to your placemat in turn.
Book60 days via Pocket Concierge ahead
TipClosed Sundays. Reservation by phone or Pocket Concierge; the lunch course is the value play at half the dinner spend.
