Kimoto
紀茂登
Kaiseki in Kagurazaka & Iidabashi, Tokyo, 8 min walk from Kagurazaka Station
Our analysis
- #2of 42 kaiseki restaurants in Kagurazaka & Iidabashi
- 99%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a lower dinner budget
- 7 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Nonepublic phone or online booking
Dinner ¥80,000–99,999Closed Sundays
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 4
In our ranking, Kimoto is 2nd of the 42 kaiseki restaurants in Kagurazaka & Iidabashi and 13th of 1,067 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥80,000–99,999) is higher than that of 99% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and higher than that of 99% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2020 (7 times; one of 82 in Tokyo in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. It lists no phone number and no online booking; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a late dinner (open until 23:30), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Kagurazaka & Iidabashi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimoto | #13 | budget ¥80,000–99,999 | — | No public phone or online | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 8 min, Kagurazaka | Sun |
| Kohaku | #18 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Iidabashi | Mon, Sun |
| NK | #39 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 2 min, Kagurazaka | — |
| Bungo Mon Eto | #96 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Ushigome-kagurazaka | Mon, 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 |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Kimoto
- Kimoto publishes no phone number and lists no online booking service, which usually means its seats go to regulars and their guests. A concierge at a luxury hotel is the best chance of a table.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Start time: all guests start the meal together, so arrive a little early; late arrivals may miss courses.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥80,000–99,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥80,000–99,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | A service charge of 10% will be added. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 10, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please refrain from dining while wearing a hat. On the day of your visit, we kindly ask that you avoid extremely casual attire (such as T-shirts, shorts, sandals, etc.). |
| Setting | Counter seating |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
Getting there
8 min walk (600 m) from Kagurazaka Station, Exit 1b.
Also near: Iidabashi (Exit C1): 9 min · Edogawabashi (Exit 4): 10 min
- Leave Kagurazaka Station by Exit 1b and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn right at Lawson and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 130 m.
- Turn right at Akha Ama Coffee and walk 220 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven and walk 100 m.
Kimoto is on your left.
On your left
Look for
紀茂登
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
紀茂登東京都新宿区東五軒町5-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-5 Higashigokencho Shinjuku, Tokyo 162-0813 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Approximately an 8-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station or Iidabashi Station. |
Awards
- 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 Kimoto cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥80,000–99,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% will be added.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kimoto closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Kimoto?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kimoto?
Kagurazaka Station, about 8 minutes on foot (600 m). Iidabashi Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Kimoto have a dress code?
Please refrain from dining while wearing a hat. On the day of your visit, we kindly ask that you avoid extremely casual attire (such as T-shirts, shorts, sandals, etc.).
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.