Ginza Yu
銀座 友
Kaiseki in Ginza, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Ginza Station
Our analysis
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Saturdays and SundaysBook by phone
All 28 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 22
Inside 6
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. 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, a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a late dinner (open until 1:00 a.m.), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoji | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 3 min, Higashi-ginza | Sun |
| Ginza Yu | — | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Ginza | Sat, Sun |
| Honten Hamasaku | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Ginza | — |
| Bifuteki no Kawamura Ginza | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥6,050 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Ginza | — |
| Gyokutei | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Ginza | Sat, Sun |
| Sushi Ariji | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, 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 | English, Chinese (simplified) |
|---|---|
| Staff | English, Chinese |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sofa seating, Sommelier, Free Wi-Fi |
Notes to overseas guests
- Says it can serve guests in English.
How to book Ginza Yu
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5597-4375 (+81-50-5597-4375 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
Reservation for Seats Only (A La Carte) 18:00 - Last Order 20:30
Ginza Tomo
1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥3,630
per person, tax incl., ≈$20
Cheapest
Reservation for Seats Only (A La Carte) 20:30 - Lo. 12:30
Ginza Yu
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥5,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
¥1,870 more than the one above
Ginza Yu ~Monthly Seasonal Course
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Matsutake mushroom
- Wagyu
- Eel
What is served (15)
- ~September~
- Appetizers
- Shine Muscat with Matcha White Bean Paste in Monaka
- Special Castella Egg by Tomo
- Tender Boiled Octopus
- Simmered New Japanese Sweet Potato with Lemon and Fig Butter
- Kinpira of Lotus Root and Green Papaya
- Two Types of Sashimi (Daily Selection)
- Sea Bream and Matsutake Mushroom Soup
- Fried Mackerel with Seaweed and Hamo Fish Cake
- Domestic Black Wagyu Roast Beef
- Oil Soba with Karasumi and Simmered Anago
- Sanma and Umeboshi Rice
- Dessert
- Sweet Pumpkin with Chestnuts
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥9,500 more than the one above
Ginza Tomo - Monthly Omakase Course
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Sashimi
- Matsutake mushroom
- Wagyu
- Eel
What is served (14)
- ~September~
- Appetizers
- Shine Muscat with Matcha White Bean Paste in Monaka
- Special Castella Egg by a Friend
- Tender Boiled Octopus
- New Japanese Sweet Potato with Lemon and Fig Butter
- Lotus Root and Green Papaya Kinpira
- Two Types of Sashimi (Daily Selection)
- Sweet Sea Bream and Matsutake Mushroom Soup
- Fried Horse Mackerel with Seaweed and Hamo Fish Cake
- Oil Soba with Karasumi and Simmered Anago
- Sanma and Umeboshi Rice
- Dessert
- Sweet Pumpkin with Chestnuts
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥5,000 more than the one above
Ginza Yu ~ Seasonal Course with Monthly Changing Japanese Sake Pairing
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sake pairing
- Sashimi
- Matsutake mushroom
- Wagyu
- Eel
Drinks pairing included
What is served (15)
- ~September~
- Appetizers
- Shine Muscat with Matcha White Miso in Monaka
- Special Castella Egg by Tomo
- Tender Boiled Octopus
- Simmered New Japanese Sweet Potato with Lemon and Fig Butter
- Kinpira with Lotus Root and Green Papaya
- Two Types of Sashimi (Daily Selection)
- Sea Bream and Matsutake Mushroom Soup
- Fried Mackerel with Seaweed and Hamo Fish Cake
- Domestic Black Wagyu Roast Beef
- Oil Soba with Karasumi and Simmered Anago
- Sanma and Umeboshi Rice
- Dessert
- Sweet Pumpkin with Chestnuts
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥5,000 more than the one above
Monthly Changing Omakase Course with Japanese Sake Pairing
Ginza Tomo
7 dishes
- Sake pairing
- Seasonal ingredients
¥30,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$200
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Charge fee: 20:30 - 5,500 yen / Service charge: 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–01:00 (next day) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–01:00 (next day) |
| Wednesday | 18:00–01:00 (next day) |
| Thursday | 18:00–01:00 (next day) |
| Friday | 18:00–01:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 17 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only) 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. |
| Dress code | Please be aware that excessively strong perfume may disturb other customers, and we may refuse entry in such cases. Thank you for your understanding. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating, Live music, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available, Multilingual menu available (English, Simplified Chinese), Multilingual staff available (English, Chinese) |
| Opened | November 2025 |
Getting there
2 min walk (190 m) from Ginza Station, Exit A2.
Also near: Higashi-ginza (Exit A1): 5 min · Yūrakuchō: 8 min
- Leave Ginza Station by Exit A2 and walk south-west for 90 m.
- Bear right at Starbucks and walk 40 m.
- Turn left at Starbucks onto Ginza Suzuran Street and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Ginza Yu.
Look for
銀座 友
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
木の実ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
B2
2 floors below the street
Show this to a taxi driver
銀座 友東京都中央区銀座6-8-6 木の実ビル B2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6-8-6 Ginza Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Ginza Station, A1 Exit, just a 1-minute walk. It's the building behind Uniqlo with the gorilla. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- GINZA SIX, 120 m, about 2 min walk
- Kabuki-za Theatre, 450 m, about 8 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 270 m, about 5 min walk
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 330 m, about 6 min walk
- Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, 470 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ginza Yu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Charge fee: 20:30 - 5,500 yen / Service charge: 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Ginza Yu have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English and Chinese (simplified).
When is Ginza Yu closed?
It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Ginza Yu?
Ginza Station, about 2 minutes on foot (190 m). Higashi-ginza Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Ginza Yu have a dress code?
Please be aware that excessively strong perfume may disturb other customers, and we may refuse entry in such cases. Thank you for your understanding.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.