Matsukawa
松川
Kaiseki in Roppongi, Nogizaka & Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Roppongi-itchōme Station
Our analysis
- #1of 122 kaiseki restaurants in Roppongi, Nogizaka & Nishi-Azabu
- 98%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a lower dinner budget
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥60,000–79,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Matsukawa is 1st of the 122 kaiseki restaurants in Roppongi, Nogizaka & Nishi-Azabu and 4th of 1,067 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥60,000–79,999) is higher than that of 98% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and higher than that of 97% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times, 8 of them Gold; one of 72 in Tokyo in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 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 4, 6, or 8), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Roppongi, Nogizaka & Nishi-Azabu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matsukawa | #4 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | Phone only | Gold 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Roppongi-itchōme | Sun |
| Myojaku | #9 | ¥54,450 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★★ · Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Roppongi | Sun |
| Yamasaki | #11 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | — | Phone only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Nogizaka | Mon, Sun |
| Bia | #14 | ¥35,455 | — | Online, Japanese only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Roppongi | — |
| Kappo Muroi | #27 | ¥44,000 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 10 min, Nogizaka | Sun |
| Suzuta Shiki | #28 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | No public phone or online | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Roppongi | — |
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 | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Matsukawa
- Call 03-6277-7371 (+81-3-6277-7371 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥60,000–79,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥60,000–79,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥80,000–99,999 at dinner, ¥80,000–99,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 22 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Opened | March 2011 |
Getting there
4 min walk (310 m) from Roppongi-itchōme Station, Exit 3.
Also near: Kamiyachō: 6 min · Roppongi-itchōme (Exit 2): 6 min
- Leave Roppongi-itchōme Station by Exit 3 and walk north for 310 m.
You arrive at Matsukawa.
Look for
松川
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
赤坂テラスハウス
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
松川東京都港区赤坂1-11-6 赤坂テラスハウス 1階
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-11-6 Akasaka Minato, Tokyo 107-0052 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | From Exit 13 of Tameike Sanno Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Namboku Line, it’s a 10-minute walk. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- ANA InterContinental Tokyo, 150 m, about 3 min walk
- The Okura Tokyo, 170 m, about 3 min walk
- Hotel Toranomon Hills, 360 m, about 6 min walk
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 Matsukawa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥60,000–79,999 per person and lunch at ¥60,000–79,999. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
When is Matsukawa closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Matsukawa?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Matsukawa?
Roppongi-itchōme Station, about 4 minutes on foot (310 m). Toranomon Hills Station is about 8 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.