Ginza Kousui
銀座志翠
Also spelled Ginza Kosui
Kaiseki in Ginza, Tokyo, 5 min walk from Higashi-ginza Station
Our analysis
- ¥33,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥13,500
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 8 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 5
Inside 3
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥33,000 (on its website), 144% above the ¥13,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 115 in Tokyo in this guide). From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter and a private room (for 4).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Ginza 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 SHIJI | — | ¥12,800 | ¥3,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Ginza-itchōme | — |
| Ginza Masuda | — | ¥12,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Higashi-ginza | Sun |
| Kappo Kamui | — | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Higashi-ginza | Sun |
| Kitamura | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Shimbashi | — |
| Ginza Okano | — | ¥19,600 | ¥7,700 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Ginza-itchōme | Sun |
| Ginza Kousui | — | ¥33,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 5 min, Higashi-ginza | 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 | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Ginza Kousui
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-5962-8053 (+81-3-5962-8053 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person. See the page
Chef's Selection Course
おまかせコース
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | A private room incurs an additional service charge of 10%. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | Please come in formal attire. |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Opened | September 2020 |
Getting there
5 min walk (360 m) from Higashi-ginza Station, Exit A1.
Also near: Ginza (Exit A3): 5 min · Tsukijishijō: 9 min
- Leave Higashi-ginza Station by Exit A1 and walk west along Ginza for 0 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Bear left at Gina Miss Paris and walk 100 m.
- Turn right at Saint Marc Cafe and walk 20 m.
- Bear left at Saint Marc Cafe and walk 120 m.
You arrive at Ginza Kousui.
Look for
銀座志翠
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
松岡銀緑館
Written this way on the building
Floor
8F
7 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
銀座志翠東京都中央区銀座6-12-14 松岡銀緑館 8F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6-12-14 Ginza Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Higashi Ginza Station [A1] exit. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- GINZA SIX, 60 m, about 1 min walk
- Kabuki-za Theatre, 320 m, about 5 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 90 m, about 2 min walk
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 420 m, about 7 min walk
- Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, 640 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Ginza Kousui has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Ginza Kousui in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Tokyo
From the restaurant's website
| Name | Ginza Kousui |
|---|
As stated on ginza-kousui.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ginza Kousui cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (A private room incurs an additional service charge of 10%.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ginza Kousui closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Ginza Kousui?
Higashi-ginza Station, about 5 minutes on foot (360 m). Ginza Station is about 4 minutes away.
Does Ginza Kousui have a dress code?
Please come in formal attire.
Does Ginza Kousui have a Michelin star?
Yes. Ginza Kousui has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.