Kaisaku
貝作
Kaiseki in Akasaka, Tokyo, 5 min walk from Tameike-Sannō Station
Our analysis
- ¥16,536least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 22 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 5
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,536 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥6,300 on its website and ¥6,930 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Akasaka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Souten | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥5,750 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Nagatachō | — |
| Okinawa Kaiseki Akasaka Tantei | — | ¥17,000 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 6 min, Akasaka | Sat, Sun |
| Akasaka Sushi Ito | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥4,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Akasaka | Sat, Sun |
| Kaisaku | — | ¥16,536 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Tameike-Sannō | Sun |
| Shion | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥12,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Akasaka | Sun |
| Akasaka Kyosuke | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Akasaka-mitsuke | — |
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 | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Kaisaku
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-3586-8538 (+81-3-3586-8538 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.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Lunch course
【会席コース】全7品
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (16)（menu in Japanese）
- 前菜
- 胡麻豆腐
- 黒バイ旨煮
- つるむらさき浸し
- お造り
- 鮮魚一種
- 貝二種
- 焼き物
- 銀鱈西京焼
- 煮物
- 浅利柳川
- 揚物
- 帆立磯部揚げ
- 食事
- 浅利時雨煮入り焼きおにぎり茶漬け
- 水菓子
¥6,930
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
Course
【味覚コース】全8品
Dinner / Lunch · 8 dishes · 2–12 guests
- Abalone
- Eel
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (16)（menu in Japanese）
- 前菜
- アワビツブ白瓜梅肉和
- 枝豆塩茹で
- 白だつ胡麻クリーム掛け
- 鯛若狭焼
- 青梅密煮
- お椀
- 穴子白焼き
- 順才
- 水無月豆腐
- 造里
- 鮮魚二種
- 貝三種
- 煮物
- 鮎並繊野菜餡かけ
- 揚物
¥16,536
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
¥9,606 more than the one above
Course
【鮑（あわび）コース】全5品
Dinner / Lunch · 5 dishes · 2–12 guests
- Abalone
- Sashimi
- Beef
- Shabu-shabu
- Tempura
What is served (5)（menu in Japanese）
- 前菜
- 鮑のお造り
- 鮑のステーキ
- 鮑のしゃぶしゃぶ
- 鮑の天麩羅
¥17,808
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
¥1,272 more than the one above
Dinner course
【おまかせコース】全8品
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2–12 guests
- Abalone
- Eel
- Sashimi
- Beef
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (16)（menu in Japanese）
- 前菜
- アワビツブ白瓜梅肉和
- 枝豆塩茹で
- 白だつ胡麻クリーム掛け
- 鯛若狭焼
- 青梅密煮
- お椀
- 穴子白焼き
- 順才
- 水無月豆腐
- 造里
- 鮮魚二種
- 貝三種
- 焼物
- 鮑のステーキ
- 煮物
¥19,080
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥1,272 more than the one above
Course
【貝作コース】全8品
Dinner / Lunch · 8 dishes · 2–12 guests
- Abalone
- Sashimi
- Beef
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (16)（menu in Japanese）
- 前菜
- アワビツブ白瓜梅肉和
- 枝豆塩茹で
- 白だつ胡麻クリーム掛け
- 鯛若狭焼
- 青梅密煮
- お椀
- 蛤吸
- 造里
- 貝五種
- 焼物
- 鮑のステーキ
- 煮物
- 貝色々煮
- 揚物
- 平貝磯辺揚
¥19,080
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
Lunch course
【おまかせコース】全8品
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2–12 guests
- Abalone
- Eel
- Sashimi
- Beef
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (16)（menu in Japanese）
- 前菜
- アワビツブ白瓜梅肉和
- 枝豆塩茹で
- 白だつ胡麻クリーム掛け
- 鯛若狭焼
- 青梅密煮
- お椀
- 穴子白焼き
- 順才
- 水無月豆腐
- 造里
- 鮮魚二種
- 貝三種
- 焼物
- 鮑のステーキ
- 煮物
¥19,080
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥1,000–1,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥1,000–1,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge: 10%. Please inquire about room rates. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 40 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Smoking allowed The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks |
| Opened | September 1975 |
Getting there
5 min walk (430 m) from Tameike-Sannō Station.
Also near: Akasaka (Exit 5a): 6 min · Roppongi-itchōme (Exit 3): 6 min
- Leave Tameike-Sannō Station and walk south for 120 m.
- Bear right and walk 140 m.
- Turn right and walk 140 m.
Kaisaku is on your left.
On your left
Look for
貝作
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
貝作東京都港区赤坂2-17-44
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-17-44 Akasaka Minato, Tokyo 107-0052 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 8 minutes walk from Akasaka Station on the Chiyoda Line/8 minutes walk from Tameike-Sanno Station on the Ginza Line/8 minutes walk from Tameike-Sanno Station on the Namboku Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- ANA InterContinental Tokyo, 250 m, about 4 min walk
- The Okura Tokyo, 570 m, about 9 min walk
- Hotel Toranomon Hills, 720 m, about 12 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kaisaku cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥1,000–1,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 10%. Please inquire about room rates.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kaisaku closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Kaisaku?
Tameike-Sannō Station, about 5 minutes on foot (430 m). Akasaka Station is about 6 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.