Sano Matsu
サノ松
Kaiseki in Gakugei-Daigaku & Toritsu-Daigaku, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Gakugei-daigaku Station
Our analysis
- ¥10,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,000
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 2
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥10,000 (on its website), 41% below the ¥17,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. 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 late dinner (open until midnight), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Gakugei-Daigaku & Toritsu-Daigaku 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima | #278 | ¥13,200 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2019 | 2 min, Toritsu-Daigaku | Tue, Wed |
| Yakumo Uezu | — | ¥23,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 3 min, Toritsu-Daigaku | — |
| Tsuji-que | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | No public phone or online | — | 4 min, Toritsu-Daigaku | — |
| Suzuki | — | ¥10,000 | ¥6,000 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gakugei-daigaku | Mon |
| Sano Matsu | — | ¥10,000 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Gakugei-daigaku | Sun |
| Nanashi no Ryoriya | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Toritsu-Daigaku | Tue, Wed |
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 | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Sano Matsu
- Call 03-6303-4522 (+81-3-6303-4522 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.
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.
Matsu course
サノ松コース
¥10,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥6,000–7,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Wednesday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Thursday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Friday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Sports viewing, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises |
| Opened | August 2017 |
Getting there
3 min walk (260 m) from Gakugei-daigaku Station.
Also near: Yūtenji (Exit 2): 12 min
- Leave Gakugei-daigaku Station and walk north-west for 20 m.
- Turn right at Doutor Coffee Shop and walk 100 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
You arrive at Sano Matsu.
Look for
サノ松
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ホワイトハイム鷹番102
Written this way on the building
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
サノ松東京都目黒区鷹番2-21-4 ホワイトハイム鷹番102
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-21-4 Takaban Meguro, Tokyo 152-0004 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Gakugeidaigaku Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sano Matsu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sano Matsu closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Sano Matsu?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sano Matsu?
Gakugei-daigaku Station, about 3 minutes on foot (260 m). Yūtenji Station is about 15 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.