Ginza Koara
銀座 虎あら
Kaiseki in Shimbashi & Shiodome, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Shimbashi Station
Our analysis
- #2of 61 kaiseki restaurants in Shimbashi & Shiodome
- ¥38,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥35,000
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
In our ranking, Ginza Koara is 2nd of the 61 kaiseki restaurants in Shimbashi & Shiodome and 46th of 1,067 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥38,000 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥35,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥9,900 (on Tabelog) is 40% below the ¥16,500 median of 21. 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 less expensive lunch (from ¥9,900, 74% below its least expensive dinner course), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Shimbashi & Shiodome 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginza Koara | #46 | ¥38,000 | ¥9,900 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Shimbashi | Sun |
| Shimbashi Sasada | #54 | ¥28,320 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2025 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Toranomon | Sun |
| Ginza Kappou Ukai Nikushou | #161 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 6 min, Shimbashi | Mon, Sun |
| Oryori Katsushi | #183 | ¥22,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2023 | 3 min, Shimbashi | Sun |
| Ginza Yaesakura | #276 | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Shimbashi | — |
| Masa Ishibashi | — | ¥39,930 | — | Online in English (Tableall) | — | 2 min, Shimbashi | Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Ginza Koara
- Call 050-5456-6383 (+81-50-5456-6383 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
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Unagi GozenMost booked
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Eel
¥9,900
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$70
Cheapest
Seasonal Omakase DinnerMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥38,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$250
¥28,100 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥40,000–49,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 9 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Dress code | Smart casual is recommended. |
| Setting | Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, English menu |
| Opened | June 2025 |
Getting there
4 min walk (280 m) from Shimbashi Station, Exit 3.
Also near: Ginza (Exit B5): 7 min · Uchisaiwaichō (Exit A7): 7 min
- Leave Shimbashi Station by Exit 3 and walk north-east for 30 m.
- Bear left and walk 50 m.
- Bear left at Mister Donut and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at Mister Donut and walk 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 100 m.
Ginza Koara is on your right.
On your right
Look for
銀座 虎あら
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
JUNO銀座誠和ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
3F
2 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
銀座 虎あら東京都中央区銀座8-7-7 JUNO銀座誠和ビル 3F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 8-7-7 Ginza Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from Shimbashi Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- GINZA SIX, 300 m, about 5 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 140 m, about 3 min walk
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 340 m, about 6 min walk
- Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, 480 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ginza Koara cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Ginza Koara have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Ginza Koara closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Ginza Koara?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Ginza Koara?
Shimbashi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (280 m). Ginza Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Ginza Koara have a dress code?
Smart casual is recommended.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.