Kappou Kaneko
割烹 かねこ
Also spelled Kappo Kaneko
Kaiseki in Hongo & University of Tokyo, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Tōdaimae Station
Our analysis
- ¥8,800least expensive lunch course; median ¥8,800
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥8,800 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥8,800 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 private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), Sundays (460 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo say they open then), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥8,800 on Tabelog and ¥9,680 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥11,000 on Tabelog and ¥12,100 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Hongo & University of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totoya | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Hongō-sanchōme | Sun |
| Soba Dokoro Nakamura Ya | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Hongō-sanchōme | Sat, Sun |
| Sushi Iho | — | ¥12,100 | ¥12,100 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Hongō-sanchōme | — |
| Sushi Kuramasa | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kasuga | Mon |
| Kappou Kaneko | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Tōdaimae | — |
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 | Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Kappou Kaneko
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5595-9163 (+81-50-5595-9163 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Only Lunch Hanakago Kaiseki Course
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 4–20 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
- Abalone
- Seasonal ingredients
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$60
Cheapest
Shichi-Go-San Course
6 dishes · 4–20 guests
¥10,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥1,200 more than the one above
Akatsuki Seasonal Omakase Course
4–20 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥1,000 more than the one above
Chef's Innovation Course
9 dishes · 2–8 guests
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥2,000 more than the one above
Yonezawa Beef Sukiyaki Course
Lunch · 6 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–10 guests
- Wagyu
- Sukiyaki
- Hairy crab
- Sashimi
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$100
¥2,000 more than the one above
Yonezawa Beef Shabu-Shabu Course
Lunch · 5 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–20 guests
- Wagyu
- Shabu-shabu
- Hairy crab
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Eel
What is served (9)
- Appetizer: Stuffed Hairy Crab Shell
- Sashimi
- Yonezawa Beef Loin 150g
- Assorted Vegetables
- Earthen Pot Rice
- Using Koshihikari rice from Tamba, Hyogo Prefecture
- Seasonal earthen pot mixed rice
- Example: Eel, Sea Bream, etc.
- Dessert: Roasted Tea Mousse from Ise
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$100
Akebono" Chef's Special Seasonal Omakase Course
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–20 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Caviar
- Sashimi
- Sea urchin
- Eel
- Abalone
What is served (16)
- Appetizer
- Caviar, Corn Mousse, Edamame Sauce
- Soup
- Pike Conger, Jade Eggplant, Plum Paste
- Sashimi
- Bluefin Tuna, Striped Horse Mackerel, Flatfish, Sea Urchin
- Noodle Dish
- Seasonal Vegetables, Sudachi Somen
- Grilled Dish
- Domestic Eel, White Grilled
- Simmered Dish
- Abalone, Winter Melon, Somen Pumpkin, Yuba Sauce
- Fried Dish
- Shrimp Cutlet, Ginger Tartare
- Grilled Dish
- A5 Saga Beef Chateaubriand Steak, Caviar
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$150
¥7,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
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 | Possible |
| Largest group | 30 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible |
| 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 (Birthday plate), BYO drinks |
| Opened | April 2025 |
Getting there
4 min walk (280 m) from Tōdaimae Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Hon-komagome (Exit 1): 6 min · Hakusan (Exit A3): 8 min
- Leave Tōdaimae Station by Exit 2 and walk north for 90 m.
- Turn right onto Hongo-dori Avenue and walk 40 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven onto Hongo-dori Avenue and walk 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
Kappou Kaneko is on your right.
On your right
Look for
割烹 かねこ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
彰文居
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F / 2F
Street level; One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
割烹 かねこ東京都文京区向丘2-12-2 彰文居 1F・2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-12-2 Mukogaoka Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-0023 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 4-minute walk from Todai-mae Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kappou Kaneko cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Kappou Kaneko?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kappou Kaneko?
Tōdaimae Station, about 4 minutes on foot (280 m). Hakusan Station is about 7 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.