Ichinao
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Kaiseki in Asakusa, Tokyo, 9 min walk from Asakusa Station
Our analysis
- #5of 13 kaiseki restaurants in Asakusa
- ¥15,180least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,520
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Wednesdays and SundaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Ichinao is 5th of the 13 kaiseki restaurants in Asakusa. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,180 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥16,520 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 (8 of its 18 seats) and a private room (for 2). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,180 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥6,600 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Asakusa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shokudo Uyuki | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 11 min, Asakusa | — |
| Asakusa Nagami | — | ¥24,200 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 12 min, Asakusa | Mon, Sun |
| Ichinao | — | ¥15,180 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 9 min, Asakusa | Wed, Sun |
| Sake Sakana Sasayama | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 1 min, Tawaramachi | — |
| Sushi Yu | — | ¥17,600 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Asakusa | Sun |
| Sushi Making JIN ASAKUSA Tokyo | — | ¥15,000 | ¥15,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Asakusa | — |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Tatami room |
How to book Ichinao
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-3874-3033 (+81-3-3874-3033 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.
Lunch Ichinao Special Sea Bream ChazukeMost booked
Lunch · 1 hr at the table
¥4,400
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
Cheapest
Lunch Sea Bream Chazuke Kaiseki 4 Dishes
Lunch · 1 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
What is served (3)
- Appetizer
- Grilled Dish
- Sea Bream Chazuke
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
¥2,200 more than the one above
6 Dishes Ochu-sake Kaiseki Course
5 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
¥15,180
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥8,580 more than the one above
Sakura Kaiseki Course 6 Dishes
2 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
¥25,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥10,120 more than the one above
6 Dishes Omakase Course at Ichinao Featuring Seasonal IngredientsMost booked
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
¥31,625
per person, tax incl., ≈$210
¥6,325 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥4,000–4,999 per person |
| Service charge | Lunch has no service charge, while dinner has a 15% service charge. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 18, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking All seats are non-smoking during the day |
| Setting | Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, BYO drinks |
Getting there
9 min walk (690 m) from Asakusa Station.
Also near: Tawaramachi (Exit 3): 13 min · Iriya (Exit 1): 14 min
- Leave Asakusa Station and walk north for 60 m.
- Bear right at FamilyMart and walk 140 m.
- Bear left at Stay SAKURA Tokyo Art Deco Hotel and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at Stay SAKURA Tokyo Art Deco Hotel and walk 30 m.
- Turn left at Brother and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at Brother and walk 80 m.
- Turn left at 350 onto Hisago-dori and walk 190 m.
- Turn right onto Kototoi-dori Avenue and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Turn left at Wasou and walk 30 m.
Ichinao is on your left.
On your left
Look for
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The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
一直東京都台東区浅草3-8-6
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-8-6 Asakusa Taito, Tokyo 111-0032 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 15 minutes walk from Asakusa Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Sensō-ji Temple, 280 m, about 5 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ichinao cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥4,000–4,999. Drinks and a service charge (Lunch has no service charge, while dinner has a 15% service charge.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ichinao closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Ichinao?
Asakusa Station, about 9 minutes on foot (690 m). Tawaramachi Station is about 15 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.