Kichijoji Waltz
吉祥寺わるつ
Kaiseki in Kichijoji, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Kichijōji Station
Our analysis
- ¥13,200least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,250
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,200 (on Tabelog), 23% below the ¥17,250 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 (5 of its 19 seats), 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: ¥13,200 on both Tabelog and its website; ¥19,800 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
Kaiseki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shunsai Gyo ai | — | ¥14,300 | ¥12,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Roppongi | Sun |
| Aoyama Ariki | — | ¥24,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Aoyama-itchōme | Mon, Sun |
| Azabu Sushi Mikuri | — | ¥19,360 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Azabu-Jūban | — |
| THE SAKAI Aoyama | — | ¥22,000 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Gaiemmae | Wed, Sun |
| Kichijoji Waltz | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kichijōji | — |
| tak | — | ¥12,000 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Sengakuji | — |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Kichijoji Waltz
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5570-9220 (+81-50-5570-9220 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.
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)
Dinner course
わるつおすすめコース＋飲み放題付
Dinner · 4–15 guests
Drinks included
¥16,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Dinner course
すっぽんコース
Dinner · 2–15 guests
¥18,150
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
¥1,650 more than the one above
Dinner course
産直ふぐコース
Dinner · 2–15 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
¥18,150
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
Dinner course
【一休限定】産直ふぐコース
Dinner · 2–15 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
¥19,960
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥1,810 more than the one above
Dinner course
【一休限定】すっぽん鍋子コース
Dinner · 2–15 guests
¥19,960
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
Dinner course
【一休限定】わるつ特選コース
Dinner · 2–15 guests
¥23,950
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
¥3,990 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge: Lunch 10%, Dinner 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 19, including 5 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 15 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | No dress code. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Power outlets available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks |
| Opened | February 2011 |
Getting there
2 min walk (190 m) from Kichijōji Station.
Also near: Inokashira-kōen: 13 min
- Leave Kichijōji Station and walk north for 20 m.
- Turn right onto Kichijoj Odori and walk 50 m.
- Turn right at Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation onto Kichijoj Odori and walk 80 m.
Kichijoji Waltz is on your right.
On your right
Look for
吉祥寺わるつ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
M-9ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
9F
8 floors up from the street; take the lift
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
吉祥寺わるつ東京都武蔵野市吉祥寺本町1-18-2 M-9ビル 9F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-18-2 Kichijoji Honcho Musashino, Tokyo 180-0004 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3-minute walk from the east exit of Kichijoji Station on the JR Chuo Line and Keio Inokashira Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kichijoji Waltz cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: Lunch 10%, Dinner 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Kichijoji Waltz?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kichijoji Waltz?
Kichijōji Station, about 2 minutes on foot (190 m). Inokashira-kōen Station is about 13 minutes away.
Does Kichijoji Waltz have a dress code?
No dress code.
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.