Moto Azabu Kushima
元あざぶ くしま
Kaiseki in Azabujuban, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Azabu-Jūban Station
Our analysis
- ¥42,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,800
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Book online: OMAKASE
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 5
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥42,000 (on Tabelog), 136% above the ¥17,800 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. 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, a private room (for 2 or 4), Sundays (24 of the 56 kaiseki restaurants in Azabujuban say they open then), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Azabujuban 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moto Azabu Kushima | — | ¥42,000 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 4 min, Azabu-Jūban | — |
| Azabu Juban Sushi Tomo | — | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Azabu-Jūban | — |
| Minami Azabu Izawa | — | ¥20,000 | ¥20,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 9 min, Azabu-Jūban | — |
| Fuji Sushi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Azabu-Jūban | — |
| Oda | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Azabu-Jūban | Sun |
| Sushi Oshima | — | ¥15,730 | ¥9,350 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Azabu-Jūban | — |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sofa seating, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Moto Azabu Kushima
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5596-2560 (+81-50-5596-2560 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Tokyo.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course: Enjoy Sashimi, Kagoshima Beef, Clay Pot Rice, and More
12 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Sashimi
- Beef
- Sukiyaki
What is served (3)
- Handa Somen
- Kagoshima Beef Roast
- Kagoshima Beef Sukiyaki
¥42,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$280
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | A service charge of 13% will be added. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Thursday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Friday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Saturday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Sunday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 11 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 7 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | Please refrain from wearing extremely casual attire such as T-shirts, shorts, and slippers. Additionally, entry may be denied for customers wearing excessively strong perfumes. Thank you for your understanding. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Sofa seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks |
| Opened | October 2024 |
Getting there
4 min walk (320 m) from Azabu-Jūban Station, Exit 7.
Also near: Roppongi: 10 min · Akabanebashi: 14 min
- Leave Azabu-Jūban Station by Exit 7 and walk west for 160 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
- Bear left and walk 50 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
Moto Azabu Kushima is on your left.
On your left
Look for
元あざぶ くしま
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
カドル麻布十番
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1
One floor below the street (basement)
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
元あざぶ くしま東京都港区元麻布3-11-2 カドル麻布十番 B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-11-2 Motoazabu Minato, Tokyo 106-0046 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - Toei Oedo Line Azabu-Juban Station: 4 minutes walk from Exit 7. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Roppongi Hills, 400 m, about 7 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Grand Hyatt Tokyo, 480 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Moto Azabu Kushima is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Moto Azabu Kushima in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Moto Azabu Kushima cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 13% will be added.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Moto Azabu Kushima?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Moto Azabu Kushima?
Azabu-Jūban Station, about 4 minutes on foot (320 m). Roppongi Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Moto Azabu Kushima have a dress code?
Please refrain from wearing extremely casual attire such as T-shirts, shorts, and slippers. Additionally, entry may be denied for customers wearing excessively strong perfumes. Thank you for your understanding.
Is Moto Azabu Kushima in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Moto Azabu Kushima is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.