Ikekani Hokuto
活かに 北斗
Crab in Akasaka, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Akasaka Station
Our analysis
- #2of 5 crab restaurants in Akasaka
- ¥30,250least expensive dinner course; median ¥22,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 18
Inside 5
In our ranking, Ikekani Hokuto is 2nd of the 5 crab restaurants in Akasaka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥30,250 (on Tabelog), 38% above the ¥22,000 median of the 21 crab restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 18 of the 57 crab restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥30,250 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Crab 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 Ninomae | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Akasaka | — |
| Ikekani Hokuto | — | ¥30,250 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Akasaka | Sun |
| Akasaka Youetsu | — | ¥25,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Akasaka | Sun |
| Akasaka Kazu | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Ikekani Hokuto
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5869-1914 (+81-50-5869-1914 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Tokyo.
Can't get a table? Crab nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Live Snow Crab" Course (with Live Performance)
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- Snow crab
What is served (5)
- Appetizers
- Live Snow Crab [Live Performance]
- Main Course
- Soup
- Dessert
¥30,250
per person, tax incl., ≈$200
Cheapest
Live King Crab" Course (800g per person and up, with Live Performance)Most booked
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- King crab
What is served (5)
- Appetizers
- Live King Crab [Live Performance]
- Main Course
- Soup
- Dessert
¥36,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$240
¥6,050 more than the one above
Live Hairy Crab" Course (with Live Performance)Most booked
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- Hairy crab
What is served (6)
- 【Media Information】
- Appetizers
- Live Hairy Crab [Live Performance]
- Main Dish
- Soup
- Dessert
¥36,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$240
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥40,000–49,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | A service charge of 10% of the total food and drink bill will be added. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 17:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| 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. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises |
Getting there
4 min walk (290 m) from Akasaka Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Akasaka-mitsuke: 4 min · Tameike-Sannō: 6 min
- Leave Akasaka Station by Exit 1 and walk north for 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Turn right at Kanno Coffee and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at Kanno Coffee and walk 90 m.
- Turn left at Centurion and walk 30 m.
Ikekani Hokuto is on your left.
On your left
Look for
活かに 北斗
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ソシアル赤坂ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
Show this to a taxi driver
活かに 北斗東京都港区赤坂3-11-7 ソシアル赤坂ビル 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-11-7 Akasaka Minato, Tokyo 107-0052 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Ikekani Hokuto. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, 570 m, about 9 min walk
- Hotel New Otani Tokyo, 710 m, about 12 min walk
- ANA InterContinental Tokyo, 780 m, about 13 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ikekani Hokuto cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% of the total food and drink bill will be added.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ikekani Hokuto closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Ikekani Hokuto?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Ikekani Hokuto?
Akasaka Station, about 4 minutes on foot (290 m). Akasaka-mitsuke Station is about 4 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.