Niou
土桜
Kaiseki in Kanda & Ochanomizu, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Shin-Ochanomizu Station
Our analysis
- #1of 7 kaiseki restaurants in Kanda & Ochanomizu
- 59%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Niou is 1st of the 7 kaiseki restaurants in Kanda & Ochanomizu and 189th of 1,067 in Tokyo. 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. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 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 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,000, 67% below its dinner budget), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Kanda & Ochanomizu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niou | #189 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Shin-Ochanomizu | Sun |
| Omote | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Shin-Ochanomizu | — |
| Sushi Shiina | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Shin-Nihombashi | Wed |
| Kanda Takahashi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥7,700 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kanda | Sun |
| Japanese cuisine Wakanarin | — | ¥15,000 | ¥3,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Ochanomizu | Sun |
| Kanda Myojin Shita Shinkaika | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Suehirochō | — |
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, Private rooms |
How to book Niou
- Call 03-3293-2020 (+81-3-3293-2020 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.
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥5,000–5,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
Getting there
2 min walk (160 m) from Shin-Ochanomizu Station, Exit B3a.
Also near: Ogawamachi (Exit B5): 4 min · Awajicho (Exit A5): 5 min
- Leave Shin-Ochanomizu Station by Exit B3a and walk west for 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
Niou is on your left.
On your left
Look for
土桜
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
土桜東京都千代田区神田駿河台3-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-5 Kanda Surugadai Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-0062 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line "Shin-Ochanomizu" Station. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Yoshoku (Japanese style western cuisine) EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Yoshoku (Japanese style western cuisine) “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does Niou cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Niou closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Niou?
Shin-Ochanomizu Station, about 2 minutes on foot (160 m). Ogawamachi Station is about 5 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.