Ryuen
日本料理 柳燕
Kaiseki in Ningyocho & Kodenmacho, Tokyo, 1 min walk from Ningyōchō Station
Our analysis
- #4of 29 kaiseki restaurants in Ningyocho & Kodenmacho
- ¥27,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,800
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Ryuen is 4th of the 29 kaiseki restaurants in Ningyocho & Kodenmacho and 106th of 1,067 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥27,000 (on its website), 44% above the ¥18,800 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026 and Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a late dinner (open until 23:00), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Ningyocho & Kodenmacho 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isoda | #16 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Phone only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Ningyōchō | Sun |
| Shunka Nakamura | #45 | ¥20,350 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Higashi-Nihonbashi | Sun |
| Kawada | #63 | ¥35,000 | ¥35,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Ningyōchō | — |
| Ryuen | #106 | ¥27,000 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Ningyōchō | Sun |
| Sukiyaki Kappou Hiyama | #118 | ¥12,000 | ¥19,800 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 1 min, Ningyōchō | Sun |
| Kichisei | #210 | ¥17,600 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 4 min, Ningyōchō | Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Ryuen
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-6264-9508 (+81-3-6264-9508 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Tokyo.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase CourseMost booked
2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥29,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$200
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Please refrain from leaving your seat to smoke. |
| Children | Children under 12 are not admitted |
| Dress code | [To all our valued customers considering a visit] Our restaurant is a small establishment with only 8 seats. We kindly ask that you refrain from using perfume or cologne. Although the space is small, we want to share and deliver the maximum aroma of our dishes to everyone. |
| Setting | Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Opened | May 2021 |
Getting there
1 min walk (90 m) from Ningyōchō Station, Exit A1.
Also near: Suitengūmae (Exit 7): 3 min · Hamachō (Exit A1): 8 min
- Leave Ningyōchō Station by Exit A1 and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Bear left at Yoshinoya and walk 50 m.
Ryuen is on your left.
On your left
Look for
日本料理 柳燕
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
KYOE PLAZA日本橋人形町
Written this way on the building
Floor
7F
6 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
日本料理 柳燕東京都中央区日本橋人形町2-10-11 KYOE PLAZA日本橋人形町 7F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-10-11 Nihonbashiningyocho Chuo, Tokyo 103-0013 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 2 minutes walk from Ningyocho Station on the Hibiya Line and Toei Asakusa Line. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Ryuen is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Ryuen in the Michelin Guide
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ryuen cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ryuen closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Ryuen?
Children under 12 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Ryuen?
Ningyōchō Station, about 1 minute on foot (90 m). Suitengūmae Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Ryuen have a dress code?
[To all our valued customers considering a visit] Our restaurant is a small establishment with only 8 seats. We kindly ask that you refrain from using perfume or cologne. Although the space is small, we want to share and deliver the maximum aroma of our dishes to everyone.
Is Ryuen in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Ryuen is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.