Naka Arai
なかあら井
Kaiseki in Shibuya, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Shinsen Station
Our analysis
- 59%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 20 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 3
Entrance 1
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 59% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and lower than that of 61% of its kaiseki restaurants. 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 (5 of its 17 seats), a private room (for 8), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Shibuya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shibuya Sushi Jinnan | — | ¥18,000 | ¥9,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Shibuya | — |
| Sushi Kikuchi | — | ¥19,000 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Shinsen | Sun |
| Jukusei Sushi Senmon Ten Wagokoro | — | ¥21,600 | — | Phone only | — | 11 min, Shibuya | Wed |
| Naka Arai | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Shinsen | Sun |
| Akizuki | — | ¥11,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Shinsen | Sun |
| Kamiya | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 8 min, Shibuya | — |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Naka Arai
- Call 03-3780-5885 (+81-3-3780-5885 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Tokyo.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person. See the page
Omakase course
おまかせコース
from ¥13,200
per person, ≈$90
Cheapest
Wild Tiger Pufferfish Course
天然とらふぐコース
¥35,000
per person, ≈$230
¥21,800 more than the one above
Crab Course
かにコース
¥40,000
per person, ≈$270
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥1,000–1,999 per person |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 17, including 5 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
Getting there
3 min walk (260 m) from Shinsen Station.
Also near: Shibuya: 9 min · Komaba-Tōdaimae: 14 min
- Leave Shinsen Station and walk south-west for 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 140 m.
- Bear left and walk 60 m.
Naka Arai is on your left.
On your left
Look for
なかあら井
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
第18宮廷マンション
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
なかあら井東京都渋谷区円山町28-8 第18宮廷マンション 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 28-8 Maruyamacho Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0044 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - Keio Inokashira Line, Shinsen Station: 4-minute walk. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, 490 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Naka Arai cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥1,000–1,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Naka Arai closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Naka Arai?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Naka Arai?
Shinsen Station, about 3 minutes on foot (260 m). Shibuya Station is about 10 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.