Moto Akasaka SaKo
元赤坂SaKo
Kaiseki in Akasaka, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station
Our analysis
- ¥13,200least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,250
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 2
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,200 (on Tabelog), 23% below the ¥17,250 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. 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 (10 of its 106 seats), Sundays (12 of the 50 kaiseki restaurants in Akasaka say they open then), 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 Kappo Washi | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Akasaka | Sun |
| Moto Akasaka SaKo | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Akasaka-mitsuke | — |
| Sushi Mutsuki | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Akasaka | Sun |
| Matsusaka Ooishi Gyu Matsusaka Buta Fukutora | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Akasaka-mitsuke | Sat, Sun |
| Kappo Yoshimizu | — | ¥27,500 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Akasaka | Sun |
| Keika | — | ¥9,900 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Akasaka | Wed, 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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Moto Akasaka SaKo
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-5410-1919 (+81-3-5410-1919 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase CourseMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–10 guests
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (9)
- ~Menu Example~
- Appetizer
- Sashimi
- Soup
- Grilled Dish
- Fried Dish
- Steamed Dish
- Main Course
- Dessert
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Service charge | Dinner only, service charge 5%. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 106, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking area outside |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises |
| Opened | November 2020 |
Getting there
3 min walk (220 m) from Akasaka-mitsuke Station, Exit B.
Also near: Nagatachō (Exit 7): 4 min · Akasaka (Exit 1): 10 min
- Leave Akasaka-mitsuke Station by Exit B and walk north-west for 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 100 m.
Moto Akasaka SaKo is on your right.
On your right
Look for
元赤坂SaKo
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
元赤坂SaKo東京都港区元赤坂1-5-3
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-5-3 Motoakasaka Minato, Tokyo 107-0051 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Akasakamitsuke Station Exit B 5 minutes walk. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel New Otani Tokyo, 280 m, about 5 min walk
- The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, 370 m, about 6 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Moto Akasaka SaKo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Dinner only, service charge 5%.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Moto Akasaka SaKo?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Moto Akasaka SaKo?
Akasaka-mitsuke Station, about 3 minutes on foot (220 m). Nagatachō Station is about 9 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.