Akasaka Kikunoi
赤坂 菊乃井
Kaiseki in Akasaka, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Akasaka Station
Our analysis
- #6of 50 kaiseki restaurants in Akasaka
- ¥14,300least expensive lunch course; median ¥16,500
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook by phone
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 6
In our ranking, Akasaka Kikunoi is 6th of the 50 kaiseki restaurants in Akasaka and 68th of 1,067 in Tokyo. Its least expensive lunch course is ¥14,300 (on its website), 13% below the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 26 in Tokyo in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2025 (8 times), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. 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, 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).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Akasaka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akasaka Eigetsu | #55 | ¥30,250 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Akasaka | Sun |
| Akasaka Kikunoi | #68 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥14,300 | Online, Japanese only | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Akasaka | Mon, Sun |
| Akanezaka Onuma | #70 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | ¥14,300 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Akasaka | Sun |
| Akasaka Watanabe | #95 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | ¥16,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Akasaka | Mon |
| Kaiseki Tsujitome | #110 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2023 | 3 min, Akasaka-mitsuke | Sun |
| Seiyo Oryouri Touyou Ken | #124 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Akasaka-mitsuke | Sun |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Akasaka Kikunoi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-3568-6055 (+81-3-3568-6055 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.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person.
Kaiseki course
昼懐石
Lunch
¥14,300
per person, ≈$100
Cheapest
Kaiseki course
懐石
¥22,000
per person, ≈$150
¥7,700 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge: 10% to 20% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 50 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Please refrain from using any electronic cigarettes or other items. Thank you for your understanding. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please refrain from wearing men's shorts and sandals. Additionally, to fully enjoy the aromas of the dishes, we kindly ask that you do not wear perfume or cologne when visiting. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
Getting there
3 min walk (270 m) from Akasaka Station, Exit 7.
Also near: Tameike-Sannō (Exit 7): 11 min · Roppongi-itchōme (Exit 3): 12 min
- Leave Akasaka Station by Exit 7 and walk south-west for 220 m.
- Turn left at Lawson and walk 10 m.
Akasaka Kikunoi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
赤坂 菊乃井
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
赤坂 菊乃井東京都港区赤坂6-13-8
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6-13-8 Akasaka Minato, Tokyo 107-0052 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | ・Access: 10-minute walk from Akasaka Station on the Chiyoda Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, 470 m, about 8 min walk
- ANA InterContinental Tokyo, 660 m, about 11 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
Akasaka Kikunoi has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Akasaka Kikunoi in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Tokyo
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Akasaka Kikunoi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 10% to 20%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Akasaka Kikunoi closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Akasaka Kikunoi?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Akasaka Kikunoi?
Akasaka Station, about 3 minutes on foot (270 m). Roppongi-itchōme Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Akasaka Kikunoi have a dress code?
Please refrain from wearing men's shorts and sandals. Additionally, to fully enjoy the aromas of the dishes, we kindly ask that you do not wear perfume or cologne when visiting.
Does Akasaka Kikunoi have a Michelin star?
Yes. Akasaka Kikunoi has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.