Akasaka Shimabukuro
赤坂 島袋
Kaiseki in Akasaka, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station
Our analysis
- #2of 50 kaiseki restaurants in Akasaka
- 90%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a lower dinner budget
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Closed SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 6 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 5
Inside 1
In our ranking, Akasaka Shimabukuro is 2nd of the 50 kaiseki restaurants in Akasaka and 31st of 1,067 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥40,000–49,999) is higher than that of 90% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and higher than that of 86% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 115 in Tokyo in this guide) and Tabelog 100 in 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter and a late dinner (open until 23:30).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Akasaka with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Tokyo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akasaka Ogino | #5 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Akasaka | Sun |
| Akasaka Shimabukuro | #31 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Akasaka-mitsuke | Sun |
| Jigen Do | #35 | budget ¥50,000–59,999 | — | No public phone or online | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Akasaka-mitsuke | — |
| Akasaka Eigetsu | #55 | ¥30,250 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Akasaka | Sun |
| Toyoda | #59 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Akasaka | Mon, Sun |
| Akanezaka Onuma | #70 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | ¥14,300 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Akasaka | Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine |
How to book Akasaka Shimabukuro
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-6277-7290 (+81-3-6277-7290 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥40,000–49,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Services | BYO drinks |
| Opened | September 2024 |
Getting there
2 min walk (140 m) from Akasaka-mitsuke Station, Exit 10.
Also near: Nagatachō (Exit 8): 4 min · Akasaka (Exit 1): 6 min
- Leave Akasaka-mitsuke Station by Exit 10 and walk south-west for 30 m.
- Turn left at Saint Marc Cafe and walk 40 m.
- Turn right at Fuji Soba and walk 50 m.
Akasaka Shimabukuro is on your right.
On your right
Look for
赤坂 島袋
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
久保ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
3F
2 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
赤坂 島袋東京都港区赤坂3-21-8 久保ビル 3F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-21-8 Akasaka Minato, Tokyo 107-0052 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 1 minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station Exit 10. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, 380 m, about 6 min walk
- Hotel New Otani Tokyo, 470 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Akasaka Shimabukuro has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Akasaka Shimabukuro in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Tokyo
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Akasaka Shimabukuro cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Akasaka Shimabukuro closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Akasaka Shimabukuro?
Akasaka-mitsuke Station, about 2 minutes on foot (140 m). Nagatachō Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Akasaka Shimabukuro have a Michelin star?
Yes. Akasaka Shimabukuro has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.