Ryugin
龍吟
Kaiseki in Yurakucho & Hibiya, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Hibiya Station
Our analysis
- #1of 14 kaiseki restaurants in Yurakucho & Hibiya
- ¥84,700least expensive dinner course; median ¥38,500
- ★★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥80,000–99,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 25 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Ryugin is 1st of the 14 kaiseki restaurants in Yurakucho & Hibiya and 23rd of 1,067 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥84,700 (on Pocket Concierge), 120% above the ¥38,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 11 in Tokyo in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2021 (8 times; one of 94 in Tokyo in this guide with that run), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and OMAKASE; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥84,700 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Ginza, Shimbashi & Yurakucho 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iyuki | #10 | budget ¥80,000–99,999 | — | No public phone or online | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | — | Sun |
| Ryugin | #23 | ¥84,700 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Hibiya | — |
| Ginza Kani Matsu | #33 | budget ¥80,000–99,999 | budget ¥80,000–99,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2026 | 5 min, Ginza | — |
| Ginza Kitafuku | #72 | ¥40,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2026 | 5 min, Ginza | — |
| Mushitsu | #201 | ¥66,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Ginza | Sun |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Ryugin
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-6630-0007 (+81-3-6630-0007 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Ryugin Special Omakase Course
Dinner
¥84,700
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$560
Cheapest
Ryugin Special Omakase Tea Pairing Course
Dinner
¥95,700
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$640
¥11,000 more than the one above
Ryugin Special Omakase Alcohol Pairing Course
Dinner
¥161,700
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$1,080
¥66,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥80,000–99,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥80,000–99,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge: 10% for regular seating; 15% for private and semi-private rooms. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–23:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 40 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | Semi-formal attire is recommended. We kindly ask that you refrain from visiting in T-shirts, men's shorts, or men's sandals. At Ryugin, we strictly prohibit excessive use of perfume or cologne to ensure that you can fully enjoy the aromas of our dishes. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. |
| Setting | Night view, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
| Opened | December 2003 |
Getting there
2 min walk (120 m) from Hibiya Station.
Also near: Yūrakuchō: 5 min · Uchisaiwaichō (Exit A7): 9 min
- Leave Hibiya Station and walk south-east for 50 m.
- Turn right at Starbucks and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at Starbucks and walk 40 m.
You arrive at Ryugin.
Look for
龍吟
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ミッドタウン日比谷
Written this way on the building
Floor
7F
6 floors up from the street; take the lift
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
龍吟東京都千代田区有楽町1-1-2 ミッドタウン日比谷 7F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-1-2 Yurakucho Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-0006 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - Directly connected to Hibiya Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line and Hibiya Line, as well as Toei Subway Mita Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Peninsula Tokyo, 120 m, about 2 min walk
- Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, 250 m, about 4 min walk
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 580 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: three stars
Ryugin has three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Ryugin in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Tokyo
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ryugin cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥80,000–99,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 10% for regular seating; 15% for private and semi-private rooms.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Ryugin have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
What is the nearest station to Ryugin?
Hibiya Station, about 2 minutes on foot (120 m). Yūrakuchō Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Ryugin have a dress code?
Semi-formal attire is recommended. We kindly ask that you refrain from visiting in T-shirts, men's shorts, or men's sandals. At Ryugin, we strictly prohibit excessive use of perfume or cologne to ensure that you can fully enjoy the aromas of our dishes. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Does Ryugin have a Michelin star?
Yes. Ryugin has three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.