Hitotsugi Chikurin So
一つ木竹林草
Kaiseki in Akasaka, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station
Our analysis
- #15of 50 kaiseki restaurants in Akasaka
- 24%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Hitotsugi Chikurin So is 15th of the 50 kaiseki restaurants in Akasaka and 224th of 1,067 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 24% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and lower than that of 30% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (7 of its 21 seats), a private room, and a late dinner (open until 23:00).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Akasaka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akasaka Totoya Uoshin | #143 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Akasaka | Mon, Sun |
| La Gloire | #184 | ¥15,400 | ¥6,820 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 4 min, Akasaka | Mon, Sun |
| Yagenbori Akasaka | #194 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 3 min, Akasaka-mitsuke | Sun |
| Hitotsugi Chikurin So | #224 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Akasaka-mitsuke | Sun |
| Akasaka Gosen | #308 | ¥12,000 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2020 | 7 min, Nogizaka | — |
| Akasaka Sushi Fukunaga | #316 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Akasaka | 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, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Hitotsugi Chikurin So
- Call 050-5456-0789 (+81-50-5456-0789 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 lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Seasonal Kaiseki Course (9 Dishes) for Business Meetings, Anniversaries, and Banquets
9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
¥14,400
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Cheapest
Soft-Shelled Turtle Course (6 Dishes) for Business Meetings, Anniversaries, and Banquets
6 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥2,400 more than the one above
Fugu Course (8 Dishes) for Business Meetings, Anniversaries, and Banquets
8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
¥21,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$140
¥4,800 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥1,000–1,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥1,000–1,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 21, including 7 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| 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. |
| Setting | Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
Getting there
2 min walk (180 m) from Akasaka-mitsuke Station, Exit A.
Also near: Nagatachō (Exit 8): 4 min · Akasaka (Exit 1): 6 min
- Leave Akasaka-mitsuke Station by Exit A and walk south-west for 120 m.
- Turn left at Starbucks onto Hitotsugi-dori and walk 40 m.
Hitotsugi Chikurin So is on your left.
On your left
Look for
一つ木竹林草
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Floor
5F
4 floors up from the street; take the lift
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
一つ木竹林草東京都港区赤坂3-21-14 5F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-21-14 Akasaka Minato, Tokyo 107-0052 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Akasaka Mitsuke Station Exit A, 3 minutes on foot. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, 360 m, about 6 min walk
- Hotel New Otani Tokyo, 410 m, about 7 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Hitotsugi Chikurin So cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥1,000–1,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Hitotsugi Chikurin So closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Hitotsugi Chikurin So?
Akasaka-mitsuke Station, about 2 minutes on foot (180 m). Nagatachō Station is about 8 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.