Japanese cuisine Wakanarin
日本料理 和奏 凛
Kaiseki in Kanda & Ochanomizu, Tokyo, 5 min walk from Ochanomizu Station
Our analysis
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,150
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 4
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Ikyu), 17% below the ¥18,150 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥3,800 (on Ikyu) is 62% below the ¥9,900 median of 21. 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 (6 of its 16 seats), a private room (for 2 or 4), a less expensive lunch (from ¥3,800, 75% below its least expensive dinner course), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥3,800 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Kanda & Ochanomizu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omote | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Shin-Ochanomizu | — |
| Sushi Shiina | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Shin-Nihombashi | Wed |
| Kanda Takahashi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥7,700 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kanda | Sun |
| Japanese cuisine Wakanarin | — | ¥15,000 | ¥3,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Ochanomizu | Sun |
| Kanda Myojin Shita Shinkaika | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Suehirochō | — |
| Ichiu | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 3 min, Shin-Nihombashi | Wed, 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, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Japanese cuisine Wakanarin
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5570-0657 (+81-50-5570-0657 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
Grilled Silver Cod Set: Enjoy a Casual Plan with Grilled Silver Cod, Sashimi, Small Dishes, Lidded Dish, and Red Miso So
1–6 guests
- Sashimi
¥3,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
Cheapest
Wagyu Hitsumabushi Set: Indulge in Luxurious Meat Dishes Centered Around Wagyu Hitsumabushi, with Sashimi, Small Dishes,
1–6 guests
- Wagyu
- Sashimi
¥4,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
¥1,100 more than the one above
Hana - Casual Mini Course to Enjoy Seasonal Flavors from Appetizer to Dessert
Saturday Only Lunch Kaiseki
6 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (6)
- Appetizer
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Special Dish
- Main Course
- Dessert
¥7,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥2,800 more than the one above
Open Commemoration: Kanade Course ◆ A vibrant experience of 7 seasonal dishes.
7 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥7,300 more than the one above
Recommended Course Rin -Rin- Course ◆ Enjoy a Luxurious Kaiseki with 9 Exquisite Dishes, Including Black Wagyu and Fresh
9 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Kaiseki
- Wagyu
- Sea urchin
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
- Matsutake mushroom
What is served (13)
- Eight Delicacies: September "Assorted Five Seasonal Dishes"
- Grilled Spanish Mackerel Sushi
- Cream Cheese Miso Marinade
- Young Sweetfish Simmered in Soy Sauce and Miso
- Katsuage (Deep-fried Coated Vegetables)
- Sweet Chestnut in Syrup
- Soup: Clear Soup with Matsutake Mushroom and Young Pike Eel
- Sashimi:
- Grilled Returning Bonito with Homemade Soy Sauce Ponzu
- Kombu-Kelp Cured Flatfish
- Salt Koji Aged Charcoal Grilled
- Fried Dish: Fried Sweetfish Skin and Fig Tempura
- Side Dish: Lotus Root and Pear with Sudachi Jelly
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥4,800 more than the one above
Blissful Moment Miyabi -Miyabi- Course ◆ Savor a Higher Level Kaiseki Crafted from Carefully Selected Ingredients from A
9 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (9)
- Appetizer
- Assorted Delicacies
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Main Dish
- Fried Dish
- Palate Cleanser
- Rice
- Dessert
¥24,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥4,200 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥4,000–4,999 per person |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16, including 6 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, BYO drinks |
| Opened | August 2026 |
Getting there
5 min walk (370 m) from Ochanomizu Station.
Also near: Suehirochō (Exit 3): 8 min · Shin-Ochanomizu (Exit B3b): 9 min
- Leave Ochanomizu Station and walk south-east for 30 m.
- Turn right at Oniyanma and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at Oniyanma and walk 240 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 40 m.
Japanese cuisine Wakanarin is on your right.
On your right
Look for
日本料理 和奏 凛
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ユーメリアビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1
One floor below the street (basement)
Show this to a taxi driver
日本料理 和奏 凛東京都文京区湯島1-9-3 ユーメリアビル B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-9-3 Yushima Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-0034 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from Ochanomizu Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Japanese cuisine Wakanarin cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥4,000–4,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Japanese cuisine Wakanarin closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Japanese cuisine Wakanarin?
Ochanomizu Station, about 5 minutes on foot (370 m). Shin-Ochanomizu Station is about 8 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.