Kochu An
壷中庵
Kaiseki in Shirogane, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Shirokanedai Station
Our analysis
- 76%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a lower dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 22 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 14
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 76% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and higher than that of 70% of its kaiseki restaurants. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a private room and a less expensive lunch (from ¥20,000, 33% below its dinner budget).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Shirogane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukasaka | — | ¥25,000 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Shirokane-takanawa | — |
| Kochu An | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Shirokanedai | Tue, Wed |
| Okamura | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 11 min, Hiroo | — |
| Chiso Takayama | — | ¥19,800 | ¥9,900 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 5 min, Shirokane-takanawa | — |
| Horikane | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 11 min, Shirokanedai | Sun |
| Sushi Mizuno | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥19,800 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 12 min, Hiroo | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | PayPay |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Kochu An
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 03-3441-8888 (+81-3-3441-8888 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Daytime: 10 AM to 4 PM: 15% Evening: After 4 PM: 20% |
| Credit cards | PayPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 140 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking room. The Act on Measures against Passive Smoking (Revised Health Promotion Act) has been in effect since April 1, 2020, and the information may differ from the latest information, so please check with restaurant before visiting. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
Getting there
3 min walk (270 m) from Shirokanedai Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Shirokane-takanawa (Exit 1): 11 min · Takanawadai (Exit 1): 12 min
- Leave Shirokanedai Station by Exit 2 and walk south-west for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 120 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
Kochu An is on your left.
On your left
Look for
壷中庵
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
八芳園内
Written this way on the building
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
壷中庵東京都港区白金台1-1-1 八芳園内
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-1-1 Shirokanedai Minato, Tokyo 108-0071 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 1 minute walk from Exit 2 of Shirokanedai Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line/Toei Mita Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kochu An cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Daytime: 10 AM to 4 PM: 15% Evening: After 4 PM: 20%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kochu An closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Kochu An?
Shirokanedai Station, about 3 minutes on foot (270 m). Shirokane-takanawa Station is about 12 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.