Hirakawa
ひら川
Kaiseki in Ueno, Okachimachi & Yushima, Tokyo, 1 min walk from Yushima Station
Our analysis
- ¥15,800least expensive dinner course; median ¥19,800
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,800 (on Tabelog), 20% below the ¥19,800 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 (6 of its 10 seats), a private room (for 4), Sundays (4 of the 12 kaiseki restaurants in Ueno, Okachimachi & Yushima say they open then), and a late dinner (open until 23:00). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,800 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Ueno, Okachimachi & Yushima 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabushabu Ueno Kakoi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Ueno-hirokōji | Mon, Sun |
| Wahiro | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Yushima | — |
| Kanda Myojin Shita Miyabi Honten | — | ¥9,570 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Suehirochō | Sat, Sun |
| Izumasa | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Yushima | — |
| Itakura Chaya Kaname | — | ¥15,972 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Yushima | Sat, Sun |
| Hirakawa | — | ¥15,800 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Yushima | — |
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, Bring your own wine |
How to book Hirakawa
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5570-9502 (+81-50-5570-9502 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Hirakawa Omakase Course
Dinner · 15 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Sashimi
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (9)
- Appetizers
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dishes
- Fried Dishes
- Steamed Dishes
- Sushi (7 pieces)
- Broth
- Dessert
¥15,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 17:30–23:00 |
| 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 | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 6 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | Please refrain from excessive use of perfume. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, BYO drinks |
| Opened | August 2024 |
Getting there
1 min walk (70 m) from Yushima Station.
Also near: Ueno-hirokōji: 4 min · Ueno-okachimachi: 4 min
- Leave Yushima Station and walk south for 70 m.
Hirakawa is on your left.
On your left
Look for
ひら川
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
石塚ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
ひら川東京都文京区湯島3-36-4 石塚ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-36-4 Yushima Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-0034 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 1 minute walk from Exit 4 of Yushima Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Ueno Park, 540 m, about 9 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Hirakawa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Hirakawa?
Yushima Station, about 1 minute on foot (70 m). Ueno-hirokōji Station is about 4 minutes away.
Does Hirakawa have a dress code?
Please refrain from excessive use of perfume.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.