Kichisei
吉星
Kaiseki in Ningyocho & Kodenmacho, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Ningyōchō Station
Our analysis
- #6of 29 kaiseki restaurants in Ningyocho & Kodenmacho
- ¥17,600least expensive dinner course; median ¥22,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 29 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 22
Inside 6
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Kichisei is 6th of the 29 kaiseki restaurants in Ningyocho & Kodenmacho and 210th of 1,067 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥17,600 (on Tabelog), 20% below the ¥22,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter (5 of its 34 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), 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: ¥17,600 on Tabelog and ¥19,360 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥22,000 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Ningyocho & Kodenmacho 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sukiyaki Kappou Hiyama | #118 | ¥12,000 | ¥19,800 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 1 min, Ningyōchō | Sun |
| Kichisei | #210 | ¥17,600 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 4 min, Ningyōchō | Sun |
| Aigamo Ippin Toriyasu | #231 | ¥18,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Higashi-Nihonbashi | Sat, Sun |
| Oryori Kokoroba | #279 | ¥14,300 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 1 min, Ningyōchō | — |
| Tomita | #311 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 1 min, Ningyōchō | — |
| Kazu | #319 | ¥13,200 | ¥5,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Suitengūmae | Sun |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Kichisei
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5595-7584 (+81-50-5595-7584 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.
Amakusa Golden Hamo Shabu-Shabu Course
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–10 guests
- Shabu-shabu
- Matsutake mushroom
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
¥17,600
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$120
Cheapest
Kichisei Tsuki Course
10 dishes
- Seasonal ingredients
¥18,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥1,100 more than the one above
Limited Time Special Matsutake and Hamo Shabu-Shabu Course
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Matsutake mushroom
- Shabu-shabu
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
¥20,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$140
¥2,200 more than the one above
Natural Fugu Course
6 dishes · 2–10 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥1,100 more than the one above
Kichisei Kaiseki Hana Course
10 dishes
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Sashimi
¥23,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥1,100 more than the one above
Natural Japanese Pufferfish Kara-age Course
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–10 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
¥25,300
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$170
¥2,200 more than the one above
Limited Time Japanese Matsutake (Shinshu, Iwate, etc.) and Golden Hamo Shabu Course
7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–10 guests
- Matsutake mushroom
- Shabu-shabu
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
¥26,400
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥1,100 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | A service charge of 10% will be added to your bill. For customers who request a specific room, an additional room fee of 3% will apply. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 16:30–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 16:30–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 16:30–21:30 |
| Thursday | 16:30–21:30 |
| Friday | 16:30–21:30 |
| Saturday | 16:30–21:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 34, including 5 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Largest group | 11 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking Please smoke in the outside smoking area. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please refrain from wearing strong-scented perfumes. Please avoid overly casual attire. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Wheelchair access, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available, 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, Take-out, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | August 1955 |
Getting there
4 min walk (280 m) from Ningyōchō Station, Exit A1.
Also near: Suitengūmae (Exit 7): 5 min · Hamachō (Exit A1): 7 min
- Leave Ningyōchō Station by Exit A1 and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Bear left at Yoshinoya and walk 110 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
You arrive at Kichisei.
Look for
吉星
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
吉星東京都中央区日本橋人形町2-21-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-21-5 Nihonbashiningyocho Chuo, Tokyo 103-0013 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from A2 exit of Ningyocho Station on the Hibiya Subway Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kichisei cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% will be added to your bill. For customers who request a specific room, an additional room fee of 3% will apply.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Kichisei have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Kichisei closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Kichisei?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kichisei?
Ningyōchō Station, about 4 minutes on foot (280 m). Suitengūmae Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Kichisei have a dress code?
Please refrain from wearing strong-scented perfumes. Please avoid overly casual attire.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.