Byakko
白虹
Kaiseki in Ichigaya, Tokyo, 8 min walk from Ichigaya Station
Our analysis
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥13,200
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 29 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 21
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Tabelog), 25% above the ¥13,200 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥12,100 (on Tabelog) is 57% above the ¥7,700 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 (5 of its 19 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥12,100, 27% below its least expensive dinner course), and a late dinner (open until 23:00).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Yotsuya, Ichigaya & Iidabashi 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 Koruri | — | ¥18,000 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Yotsuya | Mon, Sun |
| Kudan Shin | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Phone only | — | 8 min, Ichigaya | Sat, Sun |
| Byakko | — | ¥16,500 | ¥12,100 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Ichigaya | Sun |
| Asada | — | ¥12,100 | ¥9,680 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Iidabashi | Wed |
| Uisane | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Ushigome-kagurazaka | — |
| 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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Byakko
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5890-7514 (+81-50-5890-7514 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.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Tokyo.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Gozen ◇ Hana
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Sashimi
What is served (7)
- Sashimi,
- Simmered dish,
- Small bowl,
- Salad,
- Rice,
- Clear soup,
- Fruit dessert
¥3,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$20
Cheapest
Lunch Gozen ◇ Miyabi
Lunch
- Beef
¥3,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$20
Lunch Banquet ◇ 9 Dishes ◇ Course
Lunch · 9 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Sashimi
What is served (8)
- Appetizer
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Main Side Dish
- Hot Dish
- Rice
- Dessert
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$80
¥8,800 more than the one above
Natsume ◇ 9 Dishes ◇ Course
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Beef
What is served (8)
- Appetizer
- Starters
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Main Dish
- Warm Dish
- Dessert
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$110
¥4,400 more than the one above
White Rainbow ◇ 10 Dishes ◇ Course
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Beef
What is served (9)
- Appetizer
- Starters
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Main Dish
- Side Dish
- Warm Dish
- Dessert
¥20,900
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$140
¥4,400 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥2,000–2,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥3,000–3,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 19, including 5 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Nothing |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, Take-out, Delivery |
| Opened | May 2022 |
Getting there
8 min walk (640 m) from Ichigaya Station.
Also near: Kudanshita (Exit 2): 8 min · Hanzōmon (Exit 5): 9 min
- Leave Ichigaya Station and walk east along Yasukuni Street for 140 m.
- Turn right at Tully's Coffee and walk 290 m.
- Turn right at CAFE de CRIE and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 150 m.
You arrive at Byakko.
Look for
白虹
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
石川ビルディング
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
白虹東京都千代田区九段南2-5-5 石川ビルディング 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-5-5 Kudanminami Chiyoda, Tokyo 102-0074 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - Toei Subway Shinjuku Line: 7-minute walk from Ichigaya Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Byakko cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥2,000–2,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Byakko closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Byakko?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Byakko?
Ichigaya Station, about 8 minutes on foot (640 m). Kudanshita Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Byakko have a dress code?
Nothing
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.