Kani Katou
かにかとう
Also spelled Kani Kato
Crab in Asakusa, Tokyo, 1 min walk from Asakusa Station
Our analysis
- 76%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a lower dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 22 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 14
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 76% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and lower than that of 40% of its crab restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 18 of the 57 crab restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Crab restaurants in Tokyo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikekani Hokuto | — | ¥30,250 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Akasaka | Sun |
| Kifu | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥12,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 10 min, Ebisu | Sun |
| Poji An | — | ¥25,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 9 min, Hiroo | Sun |
| Ginza Maruichi | — | ¥29,700 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Shimbashi | Sun |
| Kani Katou | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Phone only | — | 1 min, Asakusa | Wed |
| Kioicho Ransen | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Kōjimachi | — |
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 | UnionPay |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sofa seating, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Kani Katou
- Call 03-5246-3760 (+81-3-5246-3760 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.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥40,000–49,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | No private room charge |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–19:45, 20:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–19:45, 20:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–19:45, 20:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–19:45, 20:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–19:45, 20:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–19:45, 20:00–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 22 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 20 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Couple seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks |
| Opened | July 2023 |
Getting there
1 min walk (90 m) from Asakusa Station, Exit 5.
Also near: Tawaramachi (Exit 3): 8 min · Honjo-azumabashi (Exit A3): 9 min
- Leave Asakusa Station by Exit 5 and walk south-west for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at Kaminarimon Post Office onto Edo Street and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
Kani Katou is on your right.
On your right
Look for
かにかとう
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
かにかとう東京都台東区雷門2-1-8
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-1-8 Kaminarimon Taito, Tokyo 111-0034 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 1-minute walk from Exit 4 of Asakusa Station on the Ginza Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Tokyo Skytree, 1.2 km, about 19 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kani Katou cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥30,000–39,999. Drinks and a service charge (No private room charge) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kani Katou closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Kani Katou?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kani Katou?
Asakusa Station, about 1 minute on foot (90 m). Tawaramachi Station is about 10 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.