Asuka Shimokitazawa
明日香 下北沢店
Kaiseki in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Shimo-Kitazawa Station
Our analysis
- 59%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 22 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 4
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 59% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and lower than that of 61% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,000, 60% below its dinner budget), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in the Keio & Odakyu Line area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kappo Ichika | — | ¥16,500 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 2 min, Yoyogi-Uehara | Mon, Sun |
| Hashiri Shimokitazawa | — | ¥8,000 | ¥4,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Higashi-Kitazawa | Wed |
| Sazare | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | — | Mon, Sun |
| Asuka Shimokitazawa | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Shimo-Kitazawa | Mon |
| Sushi Arai | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Chitose-Karasuyama | Wed |
| Kappou Aoi | — | ¥13,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Yoyogi-Uehara | Wed |
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, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Asuka Shimokitazawa
- Call 03-3410-3443 (+81-3-3410-3443 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Appetizer included |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 37 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area 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 |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Take-out |
Getting there
2 min walk (160 m) from Shimo-Kitazawa Station.
Also near: Ikenoue: 8 min · Setagaya-Daita: 9 min
- Leave Shimo-Kitazawa Station and walk south-east for 30 m.
- Turn right at Mikan shimokitazawa and walk 40 m.
- Turn right at McDonald's and walk 30 m.
- Bear left at Gansozushi and walk 60 m.
Asuka Shimokitazawa is on your right.
On your right
Look for
明日香 下北沢店
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
第8マツヤビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
明日香 下北沢店東京都世田谷区北沢2-20-2 第8マツヤビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-20-2 Kitazawa Setagaya, Tokyo 155-0031 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - 20 seconds walk from the South-West Exit of Shimokitazawa Station on the Odakyu Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Asuka Shimokitazawa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (Appetizer included) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Asuka Shimokitazawa closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Asuka Shimokitazawa?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Asuka Shimokitazawa?
Shimo-Kitazawa Station, about 2 minutes on foot (160 m). Ikenoue Station is about 9 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.