Arcanum
French in Roppongi, Nogizaka & Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo, 10 min walk from Omotesandō Station
Our analysis
- 24%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 17 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 1
Entrance 1
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 24% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and lower than that of 23% of its French restaurants. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 185 of the 393 French restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
French restaurants in Roppongi, Nogizaka & Nishi-Azabu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banque | — | ¥9,300 | — | Online in English (OpenTable) | — | 2 min, Roppongi | Sun |
| Arcanum | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Omotesandō | — |
| Wafu French ichiRyu | — | ¥11,000 | ¥7,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Roppongi-itchōme | — |
| Maxivan | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Roppongi | Sun |
| J'apprends | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Nogizaka | Sat, Sun |
| Lustre | — | ¥19,800 | ¥7,700 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 3 min, Roppongi | Mon, Sun |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine, Sommelier |
How to book Arcanum
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-6450-6362 (+81-3-6450-6362 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
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The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥4,000–4,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥4,000–4,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–17:00, 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–17:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–17:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–17:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–17:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–17:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–17:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 6 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Dress code | • Please refrain from visiting in men's sandals. • Please refrain from visiting with excessive perfume. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available |
| Opened | April 2025 |
Getting there
10 min walk (820 m) from Omotesandō Station, Exit A5.
Also near: Nogizaka (Exit 5): 11 min · Gaiemmae (Exit 1a): 14 min
- Leave Omotesandō Station by Exit A5 and walk south-east for 420 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right onto North Hill and walk 170 m.
- Bear left and walk 100 m.
- Bear left and walk 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
Arcanum is on your right.
On your right
Look for
西麻布ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1
One floor below the street (basement)
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都港区西麻布2-8-11 西麻布ビル B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-8-11 Nishiazabu Minato, Tokyo 106-0031 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Roppongi Station, Nogizaka Station, and Omotesando Station are each about a 10-minute walk away. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Grand Hyatt Tokyo, 760 m, about 12 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Arcanum cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥4,000–4,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Arcanum?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to Arcanum?
Omotesandō Station, about 10 minutes on foot (820 m). Nogizaka Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Arcanum have a dress code?
• Please refrain from visiting in men's sandals. • Please refrain from visiting with excessive perfume.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.