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Ima Koko

いまここ

Kaiseki in Shibuya, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Shinsen Station

Our analysis

  • ¥6,400least expensive lunch course; median ¥8,500
  • Englishonline booking from abroad

Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: TableCheck

Photos posted by the restaurant on Tabelog
All 34 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance

Dishes 26

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Inside 6

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Entrance 2

Ima Koko: the entrance (photo 33 from the restaurant)Ima Koko: the entrance (photo 34 from the restaurant)

Its least expensive lunch course is ¥6,400 (on Tabelog), 25% below the ¥8,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 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: ¥6,400 on Tabelog and ¥7,040 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥7,400 on Tabelog and ¥8,140 on Ikyu, with tax and service.

How we analyze restaurants

How it compares

Kaiseki restaurants in Shibuya with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.

RestaurantRank in TokyoDinner fromLunch fromBookingAwardsWalkClosed
Potsura Potsura#219¥8,800¥11,000Online in English (TableCheck)—2 min, Shinsen—
Shinsen Kappou Sanoya#232¥15,000—Phone onlyBronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 20231 min, ShinsenMon
Kuhara#246¥10,000—Online in English (OMAKASE)Bib Gourmand10 min, EbisuSun
Coucagno#283¥18,000¥11,000Online in English (TableCheck)—7 min, Shibuya—
Sushi Naoki#305¥18,000¥10,000Online, Japanese only—7 min, OmotesandōMon
Ima Koko—budget ¥20,000–29,999¥6,400Online in English (TableCheck)—2 min, ShinsenMon, Sun

For international visitors

Easy to book from abroad

Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.

MenuEnglish, Chinese (simplified)
StaffNot listed
WebsiteIn English
PaymentUnionPay
DietVegetarian
Seating and facilitiesCounter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi

How to book Ima Koko

  1. Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
  2. The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
  3. Call 050-5869-9973 (+81-50-5869-9973 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.

Courses and prices

As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.

  1. Lunch Course ◆ Elegant Grilled Eight Delicacies Main Japanese Course, in the restaurant's photo

    Lunch Course ◆ Elegant Grilled Eight Delicacies Main Japanese Course

    Lunch · 6 dishes · 2 hr at the table

    • Matsutake mushroom
    • Foie gras
    • Sashimi
    • Tempura
    • Fugu (pufferfish)

    What is served (16)

    1. 【Appetizer 1】
    2. Matsutake Mushroom with Chrysanthemum
    3. 【Appetizer 2】
    4. Foie Gras Chawanmushi
    5. 【Soup】
    6. Jidori Chicken Dumpling with Mushrooms
    7. 【Sashimi】
    8. Seared Bonito with Salt
    9. Ishiru Ponzu
    10. 【Grilled Assortment】
    11. Maitake Mushroom Tempura
    12. Fried Ginkgo Nuts
    13. Fugu Kara-age
    14. Kinu-katsugi (Steamed Potato)
    15. Dashi-Maki Tamago (Rolled Omelette)
    16. Yuba (Tofu Skin)

    ¥6,400

    per person, tax incl., ≈$40

    Cheapest

  2. Lunch Course (6 Types of Sashimi) ◆ A Colorful Japanese Course Featuring Grilled Eight Delicacies as the Main Dish, Plus, in the restaurant's photo

    Lunch Course (6 Types of Sashimi) ◆ A Colorful Japanese Course Featuring Grilled Eight Delicacies as the Main Dish, Plus

    Lunch · 6 dishes · 2 hr at the table

    • Sashimi
    • Matsutake mushroom
    • Foie gras
    • Tempura
    • Fugu (pufferfish)

    What is served (16)

    1. 【Appetizer 1】
    2. Matsutake Mushroom with Chrysanthemum
    3. 【Appetizer 2】
    4. Foie Gras Chawanmushi
    5. 【Soup】
    6. Jidori Chicken Dumpling with Mushrooms
    7. 【Sashimi】
    8. Assorted Fresh Fish (6 kinds) of the Day
    9. 【Grilled Assortment】
    10. Maitake Tempura
    11. Fried Ginkgo Nuts
    12. Fugu Kara-age
    13. Kinu-katsugi
    14. Dashi-Maki Tamago
    15. Yuba
    16. Kuro-mori

    ¥7,400

    per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$50

    ¥1,000 more than the one above

  3. Lunch Only Course ◆ Special Course with 6 Types of Sashimi and Charcoal-Grilled Noto Beef, in the restaurant's photo

    Lunch Only Course ◆ Special Course with 6 Types of Sashimi and Charcoal-Grilled Noto Beef

    Lunch · 6 dishes · 2 hr at the table

    • Sashimi
    • Beef
    • Matsutake mushroom
    • Foie gras
    • Tempura
    • Fugu (pufferfish)

    What is served (16)

    1. 【Appetizer 1】
    2. Matsutake Mushroom with Chrysanthemum
    3. 【Appetizer 2】
    4. Foie Gras Chawanmushi
    5. 【Soup】
    6. Jidori Chicken Dumpling with Mushrooms
    7. 【Sashimi】
    8. Assorted Fresh Fish (6 varieties) of the Day
    9. 【Meat Dish】
    10. Noto Beef Grilled over Charcoal
    11. 【Grilled Assortment】
    12. Maitake Tempura
    13. Fried Ginkgo Nuts
    14. Fugu Kara-age
    15. Kinu-katsugi (Steamed Sweet Potato)
    16. Dashi-Maki Tamago (Rolled Omelette)

    ¥10,000

    per person, tax incl., ≈$70

    ¥2,600 more than the one above

  4. Short Course, Enjoy Quality Cuisine Casually, in the restaurant's photo

    Short Course, Enjoy Quality Cuisine Casually

    7 dishes

    • Seasonal ingredients

    ¥15,000

    per person, tax incl., ≈$100

    ¥5,000 more than the one above

  5. Light Course for Meetings ◆ Includes Appetizer, Soup, Sashimi, Grilled Assortment, Rice, and Dessert, a Simple 6-Dish Ca, in the restaurant's photo

    Light Course for Meetings ◆ Includes Appetizer, Soup, Sashimi, Grilled Assortment, Rice, and Dessert, a Simple 6-Dish Ca

    All-You-Can-Drink

    6 dishes

    • Sashimi

    ¥15,000

    per person, tax incl., ≈$100

  6. Deluxe Sashimi Course for Meetings ◆ A Luxurious Plan with 6 Types of Sashimi Added to the Meeting Course, Perfect for E, in the restaurant's photo

    Deluxe Sashimi Course for Meetings ◆ A Luxurious Plan with 6 Types of Sashimi Added to the Meeting Course, Perfect for E

    All-You-Can-Drink

    6 dishes

    • Sashimi

    ¥18,000

    per person, tax incl., ≈$120

    ¥3,000 more than the one above

  7. Short Course (9 Types of Sashimi): A Lighter Course Focusing on Sashimi as the Main Dish, in the restaurant's photo

    Short Course (9 Types of Sashimi): A Lighter Course Focusing on Sashimi as the Main Dish

    7 dishes

    • Sashimi
    • Seasonal ingredients

    ¥18,500

    per person, tax incl., ≈$120

    ¥500 more than the one above

  8. Imakoko Course ◆ A Supreme Course to Celebrate Special Days., in the restaurant's photo

    Imakoko Course ◆ A Supreme Course to Celebrate Special Days.

    10 dishes

    ¥19,800

    per person, tax incl., ≈$130

    ¥1,300 more than the one above

  9. Premium Meeting Course ◆ A Luxurious Plan Featuring Deluxe Ingredients and 6 Types of Sashimi, Recommended by "Ima Koko,, in the restaurant's photo

    Premium Meeting Course ◆ A Luxurious Plan Featuring Deluxe Ingredients and 6 Types of Sashimi, Recommended by "Ima Koko,

    All-You-Can-Drink

    7 dishes

    • Sashimi

    ¥20,000

    per person, tax incl., ≈$130

    ¥200 more than the one above

  10. Imakoko Course (9 Types of Sashimi): A Luxurious Plan Adding 9 Types of Sashimi to the Ultimate Course, in the restaurant's photo

    Imakoko Course (9 Types of Sashimi): A Luxurious Plan Adding 9 Types of Sashimi to the Ultimate Course

    10 dishes

    • Sashimi

    ¥23,300

    per person, tax incl., ≈$160

    ¥3,300 more than the one above

  11. Selected Beef Shabu-Shabu Course ◆ Enjoy Selected Beef and Seasonal Vegetables, in the restaurant's photo

    Selected Beef Shabu-Shabu Course ◆ Enjoy Selected Beef and Seasonal Vegetables

    6 dishes

    • Beef
    • Shabu-shabu
    • Seasonal ingredients

    ¥28,000

    per person, tax incl., ≈$190

    ¥4,700 more than the one above

  12. Limited Time Matsutake Course ◆ Enjoy Seasonal Matsutake to Your Heart's Content, Reservation Required 3 Days in Advance, in the restaurant's photo

    Limited Time Matsutake Course ◆ Enjoy Seasonal Matsutake to Your Heart's Content, Reservation Required 3 Days in Advance

    8 dishes · 2 hr at the table

    • Matsutake mushroom
    • Seasonal ingredients
    • Eel
    • Sashimi
    • Beef
    • Tempura

    What is served (16)

    1. 【Appetizer】
    2. Matsutake Mushroom with Chrysanthemum
    3. 【Soup】
    4. Matsutake Mushroom
    5. Hamo (Pike Eel)
    6. 【Sashimi】
    7. Today's Fresh Fish - 3 Varieties
    8. 【Meat Dish】
    9. Noto Beef
    10. Matsutake Mushroom
    11. 【Fried Dish】
    12. Matsutake Mushroom
    13. Ginkgo Tempura
    14. 【Grilled Dish】
    15. Matsutake Mushroom
    16. Grilled Nodoguro (Blackthroat Seaperch)

    ¥33,000

    per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$220

    ¥5,000 more than the one above

The food

Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.

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On Instagram

The restaurant's account: @imakoko_official

Prices

Dinner¥20,000–29,999 per person
Lunch¥8,000–9,999 per person
Diners report spending¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch
Service chargeService charge 10%
Credit cardsUnionPay
Electronic moneyNot accepted, QR code payments accepted

Opening hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30
Wednesday12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30
Thursday12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30
Friday12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30
Saturday12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30
SundayClosed

Seats and rooms

Inside

The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.

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Seats28
Private roomsYes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people
Private hirePossible
SmokingNon smoking
ChildrenChildren are welcome
SettingHideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible
DrinksSake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu)
ServicesParties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Take-out, Multilingual menu available (English, Simplified Chinese)
OpenedJune 2013

Getting there

2 min walk (180 m) from Shinsen Station.

Also near: Shibuya: 9 min · Komaba-Tōdaimae: 13 min

21StationIma KokoN50 m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
  1. Leave Shinsen Station and walk south-west for 40 m.
  2. Turn left and walk 140 m.
  3. Ima Koko is on your left.

    On your left

    Look for

    いまここ

    The restaurant's name, as on its sign

    Floor

    1F

    Street level

    The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
    The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo

Show this to a taxi driver

いまここ東京都渋谷区円山町25-8 1F

The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it

Location

Address25-8 Maruyamacho Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0044
Stations
  • Shinsen, 150 m, about 3 min walk
  • Shibuya, 620 m, about 10 min walk
  • Komaba-Tōdaimae, 870 m, about 14 min walk
Directions- Keio Inokashira Line, Shinsen Station: 2-minute walk.

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Nearby

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Questions visitors ask

How much does Ima Koko cost?

The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.

Does Ima Koko have an English menu?

Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English and Chinese (simplified).

When is Ima Koko closed?

It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Can I bring children to Ima Koko?

Children are welcome.

What is the nearest station to Ima Koko?

Shinsen Station, about 2 minutes on foot (180 m). Shibuya Station is about 10 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.