Koguma
小熊
Kaiseki in Ginza, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Ginza Station
Our analysis
- #19of 162 kaiseki restaurants in Ginza
- ¥39,600least expensive dinner course; median ¥20,790
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Closed SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 6
In our ranking, Koguma is 19th of the 162 kaiseki restaurants in Ginza and 120th of 1,067 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥39,600 (on Tabelog), 90% above the ¥20,790 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2021 and 2023. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 22 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), and a late dinner (open until 23:00). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥39,600 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Ginza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginza Uchiyama | #102 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Higashi-ginza | — |
| Ginza Kudo | #115 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Higashi-ginza | Sun |
| Koguma | #120 | ¥39,600 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Tabelog 100 2023 | 2 min, Ginza | Sun |
| Ginza Komon | #127 | ¥38,500 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Ginza | Sun |
| Sushi Ginza Onodera | #132 | ¥27,500 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2021 | 3 min, Higashi-ginza | — |
| Ginza Okuda | #136 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2019 · Tabelog 100 2023 | 2 min, Ginza | Sun |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional) |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier |
How to book Koguma
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant or the restaurant's booking form.
- Call 050-5456-3540 (+81-50-5456-3540 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Seasonal Omakase CourseMost booked
9 dishes · 3 hr 30 min at the table · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Matsutake mushroom
- Nigiri sushi
- Sea urchin
- Sashimi
- Wagyu
What is served (16)
- September Menu ■
- Appetizer
- Grilled Matsutake Mushroom with Nishiki Dipping Sauce
- Sushi
- New Autumn Pacific Saury Sushi
- Soup
- Lotus Root Dumpling with Sea Urchin
- Sashimi
- Aged Kiji Hada and Grilled Spanish Mackerel
- Fried Dish
- Sweetfish Spring Roll
- Cold Dish
- Tender Boiled Octopus, Ishikawa Small Potatoes, Pumpkin
- Main Dish
- Wagyu Tenderloin with Nobeji Turnip Sauce
- Rice
¥39,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$260
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥50,000–59,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 22, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | BYO drinks, Sommelier available, Multilingual menu available (English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese), English-speaking staff |
| Opened | June 2014 |
Getting there
2 min walk (150 m) from Ginza Station, Exit B5.
Also near: Higashi-ginza (Exit A1): 6 min · Yūrakuchō: 7 min
- Leave Ginza Station by Exit B5 and walk north-west for 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 110 m.
Koguma is on your left.
On your left
Look for
小熊
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
坂口ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
3F
2 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
小熊東京都中央区銀座5-5-13 坂口ビル3F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-5-13 Ginza Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Exit B5 of Ginza Subway Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- GINZA SIX, 200 m, about 4 min walk
- Kabuki-za Theatre, 470 m, about 8 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 350 m, about 6 min walk
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 380 m, about 6 min walk
- Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, 440 m, about 7 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Koguma cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Koguma have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English, Chinese (simplified), and Chinese (traditional).
When is Koguma closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Koguma?
Ginza Station, about 2 minutes on foot (150 m). Higashi-ginza Station is about 7 minutes away.
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.