Ju Ko
寿こう
Kaiseki in Ginza, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Ginza Station
Our analysis
- #29of 162 kaiseki restaurants in Ginza
- ¥21,780least expensive dinner course; median ¥22,000
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 23
Inside 3
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Ju Ko is 29th of the 162 kaiseki restaurants in Ginza and 180th of 1,067 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥21,780 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥22,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥13,200 (on Tabelog) is 30% above the ¥10,120 median of 21. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2023. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and 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, or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥13,200, 39% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥13,200 on Tabelog and ¥14,520 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥24,200 on Tabelog and ¥26,620 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Ginza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mochiku | #156 | ¥25,000 | ¥20,000 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Ginza | — |
| Ju Ko | #180 | ¥21,780 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2023 | 2 min, Ginza | Sun |
| Tarikino Kappou | #191 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Shimbashi | Sun |
| Oryori Shibuu | #193 | ¥42,350 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Ginza-itchōme | — |
| Ginza En Tamura | #197 | ¥33,000 | ¥14,900 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 4 min, Higashi-ginza | Mon |
| Sushi Kageyama | #209 | ¥40,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Shimbashi | 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 | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Ju Ko
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or TableCheck, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5596-1047 (+81-50-5596-1047 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
- 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.
Guaranteed Private Room - Celebrations and Business Meetings - Chef's Selected Seasonal Lunch Kaiseki Course
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2–7 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Counter Only - Chef's Selected Lunch Course + Premium Free Flow
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Sake pairing
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥3,300 more than the one above
Dinner Light Course Seasonal Delicacies and Aromatic "Signature Charcoal Grilled" Course
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥7,700 more than the one above
Dinner [Entry After 8 PM Only] Enjoy with Alcohol, 6 Selected Dishes by the Chef Light Course
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
Lunch Guaranteed Private Room - Enjoy the Finest Ingredients with a Special Kaiseki by the ChefMost booked
Lunch · 9 dishes · 1–7 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
Dinner: Counter Seats Only - Special Offer: Legendary Revival Plan
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–7 guests
Drinks included
What is served (9)
- Sample Menu
- Appetizer
- Signature Dish
- Soup
- Wara Grilled
- Grilled Dish
- Main Dish
- Rice
- Dessert
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥800 more than the one above
![Dinner Standard Course [Our Main Offering] "Sushi Kou" Classic Kaiseki ~Aging Seasonal Fish and Traditional Fermentation, in the restaurant's photo](/p/13225134/151730-151730012.webp)
Dinner Standard Course [Our Main Offering] "Sushi Kou" Classic Kaiseki ~Aging Seasonal Fish and Traditional Fermentation
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (11)
- Sample Menu
- Appetizer
- Specialty
- Soup
- Wara-yaki (Grilled with Straw)
- Small Dishes
- Grilled Dish
- Signature Dish
- Main Dish
- Rice
- Dessert
¥36,300
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$240
¥11,300 more than the one above
Dinner High-Class Course Chef's Omakase "Fermentation, Aging, and Straw Grilling" Blissful Premium Kaiseki
Dinner · 10 dishes · 1–6 guests
- Kaiseki
¥49,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$330
¥13,200 more than the one above
Dinner Chef's Special Seasonal Course fromMost booked
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥55,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$370
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
The restaurant's account: @japanese_cuisine_jyukou
Loads Instagram's own viewer; the photos stay on Instagram.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥40,000–49,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Lunch private room usage: 10% discount, Dinner service charge: 10% |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 17 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking space outside the store. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | smart casual |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate) |
| Opened | August 2018 |
Getting there
2 min walk (180 m) from Ginza Station, Exit B5.
Also near: Higashi-ginza (Exit A1): 5 min · Yūrakuchō: 7 min
- Leave Ginza Station by Exit B5 and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Bear right onto Nishi Gobangai-dori Street and walk 120 m.
You arrive at Ju Ko.
Look for
寿こう
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
西五番街ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
6F
5 floors up from the street; take the lift
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
寿こう東京都中央区銀座5-6-13 西五番街ビル 6F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-6-13 Ginza Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 1-minute walk from Ginza Station on the Hibiya Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- GINZA SIX, 170 m, about 3 min walk
- Kabuki-za Theatre, 430 m, about 7 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 320 m, about 5 min walk
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 400 m, about 7 min walk
- Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, 480 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
From the restaurant's website
| Owner | 中野寿孝 |
|---|
As stated on jyu-kou.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ju Ko cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Lunch private room usage: 10% discount, Dinner service charge: 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ju Ko closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Ju Ko?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Ju Ko?
Ginza Station, about 2 minutes on foot (180 m). Higashi-ginza Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Ju Ko have a dress code?
smart casual
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.