Akasaka Watanabe
赤坂 渡なべ
Kaiseki in Akasaka, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Akasaka Station
Our analysis
- #8of 50 kaiseki restaurants in Akasaka
- ¥16,500least expensive lunch course; median ¥14,300
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed MondaysBook online: TableCheck
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 18
Inside 4
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Akasaka Watanabe is 8th of the 50 kaiseki restaurants in Akasaka and 95th of 1,067 in Tokyo. Its least expensive lunch course is ¥16,500 (on its website), 15% above the ¥14,300 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026 and Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), Sundays (12 of the 50 kaiseki restaurants in Akasaka say they open then), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥22,000 on both Tabelog and its website; ¥25,000 on both Tabelog and its website.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyoda | #59 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Akasaka | Mon, Sun |
| Akasaka Kikunoi | #68 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥14,300 | Online, Japanese only | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 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 |
| Akasaka Watanabe | #95 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | ¥16,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Akasaka | Mon |
| Morikawa | #99 | — | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | No public phone or online | Bronze 2022 · Tabelog 100 2025 | — | — |
| Kaiseki Tsujitome | #110 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2023 | 3 min, Akasaka-mitsuke | Sun |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Akasaka Watanabe
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5596-8960 (+81-50-5596-8960 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Tokyo.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Omakase Kaiseki, Sunday Only (Owner Unavailable on 10/4)
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
Cheapest
Lunch Omakase Kaiseki, Sunday Only (Owner Unavailable on 10/4)
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥4,000 more than the one above
Night Omakase Kaiseki
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Kaiseki
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥3,000 more than the one above
Night Omakase KaisekiMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Kaiseki
¥35,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$230
¥10,000 more than the one above
Night Supreme Kaiseki from (Reservation required 3 days in advance)Most booked
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥55,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$370
¥20,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥50,000–59,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 18 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 18 people |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only) Smoking space available. Smoking is permitted only in private rooms, but only with heated tobacco products. The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | smart casual |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | June 2018 |
Getting there
3 min walk (230 m) from Akasaka Station, Exit 5a.
Also near: Tameike-Sannō: 7 min · Roppongi-itchōme (Exit 3): 9 min
- Leave Akasaka Station by Exit 5a and walk south-east for 80 m.
- Turn right at Lawson and walk 100 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
Akasaka Watanabe is on your right.
On your right
Look for
赤坂 渡なべ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
エスポワール赤坂
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
赤坂 渡なべ東京都港区赤坂2-17-59 エスポワール赤坂 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-17-59 Akasaka Minato, Tokyo 107-0052 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | ■ 5 minutes walk from Akasaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- ANA InterContinental Tokyo, 390 m, about 7 min walk
- The Okura Tokyo, 700 m, about 11 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, 780 m, about 13 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Akasaka Watanabe is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Akasaka Watanabe in the Michelin Guide
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does Akasaka Watanabe cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Akasaka Watanabe have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Akasaka Watanabe closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Akasaka Watanabe?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Akasaka Watanabe?
Akasaka Station, about 3 minutes on foot (230 m). Tameike-Sannō Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Akasaka Watanabe have a dress code?
smart casual
Is Akasaka Watanabe in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Akasaka Watanabe is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.