Kai
魁。
Bars in Tsukiji, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Tsukiji Station
Our analysis
- 24%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Saturdays and SundaysBook by phone
Tabelog has no rating for Kai yet; it opened in August 2009. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 24% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and lower than that of 27% of its bars. It takes bookings by phone only; 64 of the 219 bars in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Bars in Tsukiji 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La cave des Remparts | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Tsukijishijō | Mon, Sun |
| La maison du caviar 17°C | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Tsukijishijō | Sun |
| Restaurant Kuroyama | — | ¥14,160 | ¥14,160 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Shintomichō | — |
| Kai | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Tsukiji | Sat, 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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine, Sofa seating |
How to book Kai
- Call 03-6323-3289 (+81-3-6323-3289 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.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Credit cards | |
| 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 | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating, Sports viewing |
| 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, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks |
| Opened | August 2009 |
Getting there
4 min walk (300 m) from Tsukiji Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Higashi-ginza: 4 min · Tsukijishijō: 5 min
- Leave Tsukiji Station by Exit 2 and walk south-west for 140 m.
- Turn left at Lawson and walk 30 m.
- Bear right and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
Kai is on your left.
On your left
Look for
魁。
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
魁。東京都中央区築地4-5-15
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-5-15 Tsukiji Chuo, Tokyo 104-0045 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Hibiya Line / Toei Asakusa Line, Higashi-Ginza Station, Exit 6. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Tsukiji, 220 m, about 4 min walk
- Kabuki-za Theatre, 380 m, about 6 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 470 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kai cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kai closed?
It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Kai?
Tsukiji Station, about 4 minutes on foot (300 m). Tsukijishijō Station is about 5 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.