San Applause
讃アプローズ
Kaiseki in Ginza, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Hibiya Station
Inside Imperial Hotel, Tokyo
Our analysis
- ¥8,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥13,200
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book online: TableCheck
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 6
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥8,000 (on Ikyu), 39% below the ¥13,200 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥5,500 (on Ikyu) is 17% below the ¥6,600 median of 21. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a private room, a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,500, 31% below its least expensive dinner course), and Sundays (68 of the 162 kaiseki restaurants in Ginza say they open then). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥8,000 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website; ¥10,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Ginza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Noboru | — | ¥23,000 | ¥11,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Higashi-ginza | — |
| Ginza Shiorian Yamashiro | — | ¥12,000 | ¥6,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Shimbashi | — |
| Hachimaki Okada | — | ¥15,400 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Ginza | Sun |
| San Applause | — | ¥8,000 | ¥5,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Hibiya | — |
| Ginza Sushi Yoshi | — | ¥18,150 | ¥7,920 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Ginza | — |
| Ginza Sushi Masa | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥4,950 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Higashi-ginza | Wed |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English, Chinese (simplified) |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Menu with photos, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book San Applause
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5595-4437 (+81-50-5595-4437 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
September Limited Lunch Prelude ~Akiurara~ A Bold and Delicate Japanese Cuisine Course Celebrating the Season
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
- Beef
What is served (14)
- ~ Sample Menu for a Certain Month ~
- 【Seasonal Dishes】
- Simmered Greens with Thin Fried Tofu and Shaved Kamaboko
- Peanut Tofu with Wasabi and Bekkou Sauce
- Mashed Potato Soup with Parsley
- 【Cold Dishes】
- Bonito Carpaccio Salad
- Onion Dressing, Roasted Brown Rice, Aromatic Seaweed
- 【Hot Dishes】
- Steamed Rice with Hokkaido "Yume no Daichi" Pork Kakuni
- Welsh Onion Sauce, Kamojinegi, Mustard
- 【Side Dishes】
- Marinated Pike Conger with Dutch Eggplant
- Colorful Vegetables, Chervil
¥8,000
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$50
Cheapest
Lunch Prelude A Bold and Delicate Japanese Cuisine Course Celebrating the Season
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
- Duck
What is served (14)
- ~Sample Menu for a Certain Month~
- 【Seasonal Dishes】
- Simmered Greens with Thin Fried Tofu and Shaved Kamaboko
- Beet Sesame Tofu with Wasabi and Amber Sauce
- Carp with Nanban Marinade, Colorful Vegetables, and Chervil
- Rolled Sushi, Pumpkin Castella, and Roasted Duck
- 【Cold Dishes】
- Sea Bream Carpaccio Salad
- Plum Dressing, Roasted Brown Rice, and Dried Seaweed
- 【Simmered Dishes】
- Corn Sauce and Yuzu Zest
- 【Side Dishes】
- Steamed White Onion with Mozzarella Cheese
- Edamame Sauce
¥8,000
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$50
Birthday Dinner A
Dinner · 6 dishes · 1–4 guests
¥10,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥2,000 more than the one above
Lunch Symphony Course - Choose Your Main - 7 Dishes
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
- Duck
- Sashimi
- Eel
- Beef
What is served (14)
- ~Sample Menu - Monthly Menu~
- 【Seasonal Dishes】
- Simmered Greens with Thin Fried Tofu and Shaved Kamaboko
- Beet Sesame Tofu with Wasabi and Amber Sauce
- Rolled Sushi, Pumpkin Castella, and Duck Breast
- 【Sashimi】
- Assorted Platter of 3 Types
- Garnish and Tosa Soy Sauce
- 【Hot Dishes】
- Fried Pike Eel and Kamo Eggplant with Simmered Sauce
- Winter Melon, Grilled Yuba, and Kamoji Green Onion
- 【Side Dishes】
- Steamed White Onion with Mozzarella Cheese
- Edamame Sauce
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$80
¥2,000 more than the one above
Birthday Dinner B
Dinner · 7 dishes · 1–4 guests
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥1,000 more than the one above
Dinner Nocturne - A Bold and Delicate Japanese Cuisine Course Celebrating Seasonal Ingredients
Dinner · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥14,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥1,500 more than the one above
Birthday Dinner C
Dinner · 7 dishes · 1–4 guests
¥17,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥2,500 more than the one above
September Dinner Fantasia ~Matsutake and Autumn Luxury~ A Bold and Delicate Japanese Cuisine Course Celebrating the Seas
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Matsutake mushroom
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sea urchin
- Nigiri sushi
- Duck
- Sashimi
¥19,000
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$130
¥2,000 more than the one above
Dinner Fantasia A Bold and Delicate Japanese Cuisine Course Celebrating the Season
Dinner · 1–4 guests
¥19,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service Charge: 15% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 70 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-6s may be limited. Check when you book |
| Setting | Night view, Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Multilingual menu available (English, Simplified Chinese), Menu with photos |
Getting there
3 min walk (210 m) from Hibiya Station, Exit A13.
Also near: Uchisaiwaichō (Exit A7): 7 min · Yūrakuchō: 8 min
- Leave Hibiya Station by Exit A13 and walk south-west for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 130 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
You arrive at San Applause.
Look for
讃アプローズ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
帝国ホテル東京 本館 中
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
Show this to a taxi driver
讃アプローズ東京都千代田区内幸町1-1-1 帝国ホテル東京 本館 中2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-1-1 Uchisaiwaicho Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-0011 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - 5-minute walk from JR Yurakucho Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Peninsula Tokyo, 320 m, about 5 min walk
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 350 m, about 6 min walk
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 680 m, about 11 min walk
From the restaurant's website
| Head chef | 斉藤 由尚 |
|---|
As stated on nadaman.co.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does San Applause cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service Charge: 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does San Applause have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English and Chinese (simplified).
Can I bring children to San Applause?
Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-6s may be limited. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to San Applause?
Hibiya Station, about 3 minutes on foot (210 m). Uchisaiwaichō Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.