Nihonbashi Oikawa
日本橋笈川
Kaiseki in Nihonbashi & Kyobashi, Tokyo, 1 min walk from Nihombashi Station
Our analysis
- 24%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 14
Inside 3
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 24% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and lower than that of 30% of its kaiseki restaurants. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck and Pocket Concierge; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,000, 60% below its dinner budget), and a late dinner (open until 23:00). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥8,470 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥12,100 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Nihonbashi & Kyobashi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyo no Chisou Hannariya | — | ¥12,100 | ¥9,075 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Mitsukoshimae | Sun |
| Sushi Hakata Matsumoto Yaesu | — | ¥8,800 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Nihombashi | — |
| Ginza Mizuno | — | ¥24,420 | ¥9,900 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Takarachō | Sun |
| Nihonbashi Oikawa | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Nihombashi | Sun |
| Kappo Toyoda | — | ¥17,000 | ¥8,470 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Mitsukoshimae | Sun |
| Waki Shun | — | ¥19,800 | ¥9,020 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 3 min, Mitsukoshimae | Mon |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | Credit cards |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Nihonbashi Oikawa
- Book online in English on TableCheck or Pocket Concierge, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-3272-0757 (+81-3-3272-0757 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 listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
meal course
Lunch
¥8,470
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
The Kirin Course
Lunch
¥12,100
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$80
¥3,630 more than the one above
Nihonbashi Course
Lunch
¥18,150
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
¥6,050 more than the one above
The Kirin Course
Dinner
¥18,150
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
meat course
Lunch
¥24,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
¥6,050 more than the one above
Oikawa Omakase Course[Market value system]
Lunch
¥24,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
Nihonbashi Course
Dinner
¥24,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
meat course
Dinner
¥30,250
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
¥6,050 more than the one above
Oikawa Omakase Course[Market value system]
Dinner
¥36,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$240
¥6,050 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 24 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area Tatami room available The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Opened | July 2012 |
Getting there
1 min walk (70 m) from Nihombashi Station, Exit D1.
Also near: Kayabachō (Exit 12): 3 min · Mitsukoshimae (Exit B4): 8 min
- Leave Nihombashi Station by Exit D1 and walk south for 30 m.
- Turn left at Daily Yamazaki and walk 20 m.
Nihonbashi Oikawa is on your left.
On your left
Look for
日本橋笈川
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
日本橋笈川東京都中央区日本橋2-15-8
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-15-8 Nihonbashi Chuo, Tokyo 103-0027 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Immediately after leaving Nihonbashi Station on the Toei Subway Asakusa Line, exit D1. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Shangri-La Tokyo, 610 m, about 10 min walk
- Bulgari Hotel Tokyo, 650 m, about 11 min walk
- Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, 710 m, about 12 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Nihonbashi Oikawa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Nihonbashi Oikawa closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Nihonbashi Oikawa?
Nihombashi Station, about 1 minute on foot (70 m). Kayabachō Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.