Gyoenmae Seo
御苑前 せお
Kaiseki in Shinjuku Gyoen, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station
Our analysis
- #3of 7 kaiseki restaurants in Shinjuku Gyoen
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥20,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 2
In our ranking, Gyoenmae Seo is 3rd of the 7 kaiseki restaurants in Shinjuku Gyoen. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Tabelog), 25% below the ¥20,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,300 (on Tabelog) is 36% below the ¥9,900 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 (6 of its 10 seats), a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,300, 58% below its least expensive dinner course), and Sundays (460 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo say they open then). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥6,300 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Shinjuku Gyoen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizutaki Genkai Honten | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Shinjuku-sanchōme | — |
| Gyoenmae Seo | — | ¥15,000 | ¥6,300 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Shinjuku-gyoemmae | Mon |
| Shunsai Fuku Hotta | — | ¥9,900 | ¥4,620 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Shinjuku-gyoemmae | — |
| Hanazono Cho Okido Yabe | — | ¥16,500 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Shinjuku-gyoemmae | Sun |
| Japanese cuisine Sakuma | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Yotsuya-sanchōme | — |
| Takumi Tatsuhiro Hanare | — | ¥38,400 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Shinjuku-gyoemmae | Sun |
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, Bring your own wine, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Gyoenmae Seo
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-3353-2558 (+81-3-3353-2558 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
7 Dishes Featuring Fresh Sashimi, Simmered Dishes, and 100% Handmade Soba, Reflecting the Changing Seasons
Lunch Only Omakase Course
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Sashimi
What is served (6)
- Appetizers
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Simmered Dish
- % Handmade Soba
- Dessert
¥6,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Luxuriously using seasonal ingredients. A total of 7 dishes featuring our proud specialties such as sashimi, grilled dis
Evening Only ◆ Omakase Course
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (7)
- Appetizers
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Soba Noodles
- Dessert
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥8,700 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | No service charge during lunch. A 10% service charge applies during dinner. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10, including 6 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | BYO drinks |
Getting there
2 min walk (120 m) from Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Shinjuku-sanchōme (Exit C5): 8 min · Yotsuya-sanchōme (Exit 2): 10 min
- Leave Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station by Exit 2 and walk south-east for 30 m.
- Turn right at Marugame Seimen and walk 10 m.
- Turn around at Marugame Seimen and walk 40 m.
Gyoenmae Seo is on your left.
On your left
Look for
御苑前 せお
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
新進ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
御苑前 せお東京都新宿区新宿1-3-5 新進ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-3-5 Shinjuku Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0022 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 2-minute walk from Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Shinjuku Gyoen, 140 m, about 3 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gyoenmae Seo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (No service charge during lunch. A 10% service charge applies during dinner.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gyoenmae Seo closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to Gyoenmae Seo?
Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station, about 2 minutes on foot (120 m). Shinjuku-sanchōme Station is about 10 minutes away.
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.