Gyokutei
玉亭
Kaiseki in Ginza, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Ginza Station
Our analysis
- ¥13,200least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Saturdays and SundaysBook by phone
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 4
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,200 (on Ikyu), 20% below 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 or 4), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
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
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, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Gyokutei
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-3573-0201 (+81-3-3573-0201 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Dinner course
季節のコース
Dinner · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Matsutake mushroom
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- 先 付 焼茄子
- お造り 戻り鰹のたたき 小肌
- 焼 物 骨なし秋刀魚の塩焼き
- 煮 物 甘鯛のきのこ汁
- 揚げ物 松茸と銀杏の天婦羅
- 止 肴 新いか石焼
- 食 事 水沢うどん
- でざーと 玉亭プリン
¥13,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Dinner course
黒毛和牛コース
Dinner · 2–4 guests
- Wagyu
- Sashimi
- Matsutake mushroom
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- 【先付け】焼茄子
- 【お造り】戻り鰹のたたき 小肌
- 【焼き物】黒毛和牛炭火焼
- 【煮 物】甘鯛のきのこ汁
- 【揚げ物】松茸と銀杏の天婦羅
- 【止 肴】新いか石焼
- 【食 事】水沢うどん
- 【デザート】玉亭プリン
¥16,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
¥3,300 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 | No charge fee |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 22 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 20 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking is allowed outside. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
Getting there
2 min walk (180 m) from Ginza Station, Exit B6.
Also near: Higashi-ginza (Exit A1): 6 min · Yūrakuchō: 6 min
- Leave Ginza Station by Exit B6 and walk north-west for 20 m.
- Turn left onto Sony-dori Street and walk 130 m.
You arrive at Gyokutei.
Look for
玉亭
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
玉亭東京都中央区銀座6-6-19
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6-6-19 Ginza Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 2-minute walk from Ginza Subway Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- GINZA SIX, 230 m, about 4 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 330 m, about 6 min walk
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 370 m, about 6 min walk
- Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, 380 m, about 6 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gyokutei cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (No charge fee) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gyokutei closed?
It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Gyokutei?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Gyokutei?
Ginza Station, about 2 minutes on foot (180 m). Yūrakuchō Station is about 7 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.