Arakicho Mitsuki
荒木町 光樹
Kaiseki in Akebonobashi & Yotsuya-Sanchome, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Akebonobashi Station
Our analysis
- ¥12,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥12,000 (on Ikyu), 33% below the ¥18,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥5,500 (on Tabelog) is 37% below the ¥8,800 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (3 of its 10 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,500, 54% below its least expensive dinner course), and Sundays (8 of the 24 kaiseki restaurants in Akebonobashi & Yotsuya-Sanchome say they open then).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Akebonobashi & Yotsuya-Sanchome 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Wasabi | — | ¥26,000 | ¥26,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 1 min, Yotsuya-sanchōme | Sun |
| Oryori Horiuchi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Akebonobashi | Sun |
| Chiso Kondo | — | ¥20,000 | ¥20,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 3 min, Akebonobashi | Sun |
| Arakicho Mitsuki | — | ¥12,000 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Akebonobashi | — |
| Funamachi Sushi Yamashita | — | ¥9,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Akebonobashi | Mon |
| Saya | — | ¥7,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Kokuritsu-Kyōgijō | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sofa seating, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Arakicho Mitsuki
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-6879-9111 (+81-3-6879-9111 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Gozen
Lunch · 2–8 guests
¥5,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Seasonal Bamboo Course
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (8)
- Example
- Appetizers
- Steamed Dish
- Seasonal Side Dish
- Grilled Dish
- Soup
- Clay Pot Rice
- (OP Dessert and Matcha/JPY 800)
¥12,500
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$80
¥7,000 more than the one above
旬のコース 花
10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
¥14,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥2,000 more than the one above
Lunch Omakase Course Matsu
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- Sashimi
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$100
¥500 more than the one above
Special Omakase Course (Matsu)
10 dishes · 2 hr 45 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Sea urchin
- Abalone
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Hairy crab
- Truffle
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$110
¥1,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–01:00 (next day) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–01:00 (next day) |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–01:00 (next day) |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–01:00 (next day) |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–01:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–01:00 (next day) |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–01:00 (next day) |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10, including 3 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking space available outside |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | Hygienic attire is required. Please refrain from wearing sleepwear or work clothes. Perfume and similar scents are prohibited; we kindly ask for your cooperation. In excessive cases, you may be asked to remove it. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Couple seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating, Power outlets available, Wheelchair accessible |
| 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 |
| Opened | June 2017 |
Getting there
3 min walk (270 m) from Akebonobashi Station, Exit A1.
Also near: Yotsuya-sanchōme (Exit 4): 4 min · Yotsuya (Exit 2): 12 min
- Leave Akebonobashi Station by Exit A1 and walk south-west for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 210 m.
- Bear right and walk 30 m.
Arakicho Mitsuki is on your right.
On your right
Look for
荒木町 光樹
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
荒木町 光樹東京都新宿区荒木町8番地 木村ビル1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | Arakicho Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0007 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Yotsuya-sanchome Station, 4 minutes on foot. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Arakicho Mitsuki cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Arakicho Mitsuki?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Arakicho Mitsuki?
Akebonobashi Station, about 3 minutes on foot (270 m). Yotsuya-sanchōme Station is about 5 minutes away.
Does Arakicho Mitsuki have a dress code?
Hygienic attire is required. Please refrain from wearing sleepwear or work clothes. Perfume and similar scents are prohibited; we kindly ask for your cooperation. In excessive cases, you may be asked to remove it.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.