Jingumae Higuchi
樋口
Kaiseki in Harajuku, Tokyo, 9 min walk from Kitasandō Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 kaiseki restaurants in Harajuku
- 90%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a lower dinner budget
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Closed Wednesdays and SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 4
In our ranking, Jingumae Higuchi is 1st of the 3 kaiseki restaurants in Harajuku and 25th of 1,067 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥40,000–49,999) is higher than that of 90% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and higher than that of 86% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 26 in Tokyo in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 72 in Tokyo in this guide with that run), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter and a private room (for 2 or 4).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Harajuku, Omotesando & Aoyama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miyasaka | #19 | ¥50,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Omotesandō | Sun |
| Hakuun | #24 | ¥49,500 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Gaiemmae | Sun |
| Jingumae Higuchi | #25 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 9 min, Kitasandō | Wed, Sun |
| Japanese cuisine Tagetsu | #26 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Omotesandō | Sun |
| Tade no Ha | #40 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2019 | 5 min, Gaiemmae | — |
| Taiichi | #192 | ¥20,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Gaiemmae | 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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Jingumae Higuchi
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 03-3402-7038 (+81-3-3402-7038 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥50,000–59,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area Smoking is permitted in private rooms 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. |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
Getting there
9 min walk (680 m) from Kitasandō Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Meiji-Jingūmae (Exit EV専用): 9 min · Harajuku: 11 min
- Leave Kitasandō Station by Exit 2 and walk south for 80 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven and walk 560 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
Jingumae Higuchi is on your right.
On your right
Look for
樋口
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
樋口東京都渋谷区神宮前2-19-12
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-19-12 Jingumae Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001 |
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| Directions | 680 meters from Kita Sando. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
Jingumae Higuchi has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Jingumae Higuchi in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Tokyo
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Jingumae Higuchi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Jingumae Higuchi closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Jingumae Higuchi?
Kitasandō Station, about 9 minutes on foot (680 m). Meiji-Jingūmae Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Jingumae Higuchi have a Michelin star?
Yes. Jingumae Higuchi has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.