Kanihiro
蟹大
Crab in Ueno, Okachimachi & Yushima, Tokyo, 1 min walk from Ueno-okachimachi Station
Our analysis
- ¥33,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥19,800
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed Wednesdays and SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 25 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 6
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥33,000 (on Ikyu), 67% above the ¥19,800 median of the 21 crab restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 18 of the 57 crab restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a late dinner (open until 23:30), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥33,000 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website; ¥45,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginza Masuda | — | ¥12,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Higashi-ginza | Sun |
| Kanihiro | — | ¥33,000 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Ueno-okachimachi | Wed, Sun |
| Shunsai Gyo ai | — | ¥14,300 | ¥12,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Roppongi | Sun |
| Kobikicho Tounai | — | ¥30,000 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Higashi-ginza | — |
| Akasaka Youetsu | — | ¥25,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Akasaka | Sun |
| Azabu Kumogakure | — | ¥33,000 | — | Phone only | — | 10 min, Nogizaka | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English, Chinese |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sommelier, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Kanihiro
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-1792-3311 (+81-50-1792-3311 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Miyabi Course: Omakase Crab Kaiseki with Fresh Crab Sashimi, Crab Shabu-Shabu, and Charcoal-Grilled DelightsMost booked
10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–4 guests
- Crab
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
- Shabu-shabu
- Seasonal ingredients
- Salmon roe
What is served (16)
- Appetizer
- Yasumi (Seasonal Delicacies)
- Five Seasonal Colors
- Appetizers
- Chawanmushi with Crab Dashi Sauce
- Shredded Crab on Top
- Rice
- Nishiki Rice Bowl with Shredded Crab and Ikura
- Soup
- Crab Shampo
- Clear Soup with Premium Kombu and Bonito Flakes
- Seasonal Side Dish
- Washed Live Crab
- Golden Sauce with Shaoxing Wine Aroma
- Grilled Dish
- Grilled Crab over Charcoal
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
Cheapest
Most Popular No.1: Goku Course: Luxurious Crab Kaiseki with Fresh Boiled Crab, Crab Shabu-Shabu, Charcoal-Grilled, and P
11 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–4 guests
- Crab
- Kaiseki
- Shabu-shabu
- Wagyu
- Abalone
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (16)
- Appetizer
- Eight kinds of seasonal delicacies
- Appetizers
- Chawanmushi with crab dashi sauce
- Shredded crab on top
- Rice
- Crab and ikura rice bowl
- Soup
- Crab fish cake
- Clear soup made with premium kombu and dried bonito
- Grilled Dish
- Grilled crab over charcoal
- Seaweed salt
- Sudachi citrus
- Fried Dish
- Crab spring rolls
¥45,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$300
¥12,000 more than the one above
Crab Grand Course: Chef's Omakase Top-Grade Kaiseki with Fresh Boiled Snow Crab, Crab Shabu-Shabu, and Charcoal-Grilled
11 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–4 guests
- Kaiseki
- Snow crab
- Shabu-shabu
- Seasonal ingredients
- Salmon roe
What is served (16)
- Appetizer
- Eight kinds of seasonal delicacies
- Soup
- Crab Shinjo
- Clear soup made with premium kombu and dried bonito
- Rice
- Crab and Ikura Rice Bowl
- Baked Crab
- Crab Shell Gratin
- White sauce with crab miso aroma
- Grilled Dish
- Grilled Crab
- Seaweed salt
- Sudachi citrus
- Fried Dish
- Crab Spring Rolls
¥60,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$400
¥15,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥4,000–4,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–23:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 11:00–15:00, 17:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 16 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available, Multilingual staff available (English, Chinese) |
| Opened | February 2026 |
Getting there
1 min walk (80 m) from Ueno-okachimachi Station.
Also near: Okachimachi: 1 min · Ueno-hirokōji: 3 min
- Leave Ueno-okachimachi Station and walk north for 20 m.
- Turn right at McDonald's and walk 30 m.
Kanihiro is on your left.
On your left
Look for
蟹大
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
丸徳ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1
One floor below the street (basement)
Show this to a taxi driver
蟹大東京都台東区上野4-5-11 丸徳ビル B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-5-11 Ueno Taito, Tokyo 110-0005 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3-minute walk from JR Okachimachi Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Ueno Park, 450 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kanihiro cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥4,000–4,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kanihiro closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Kanihiro?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kanihiro?
Ueno-okachimachi Station, about 1 minute on foot (80 m). Ueno-hirokōji Station is about 3 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.