Shinjuku Kappou Nakajima
新宿割烹 中嶋
Also spelled Shinjuku Kappo Nakajima
Kaiseki in Shinjuku, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Shinjuku-sanchōme Station
Our analysis
- #2of 24 kaiseki restaurants in Shinjuku
- ¥12,100least expensive dinner course; median ¥25,000
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 4
In our ranking, Shinjuku Kappou Nakajima is 2nd of the 24 kaiseki restaurants in Shinjuku and 141st of 1,067 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥12,100 (on Ikyu), 52% below the ¥25,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2021. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter (10 of its 30 seats), a private room, and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Shinjuku 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ushigoro S. Shinjuku | #109 | ¥17,600 | ¥16,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Shinjuku | — |
| Shinjuku Kappou Nakajima | #141 | ¥12,100 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2021 | 2 min, Shinjuku-sanchōme | Mon, Sun |
| Yugen Tei Shinjuku | #153 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Shinjuku | — |
| Sushi Kousuke | #222 | ¥26,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Shinjuku | — |
| Kozue | #257 | ¥18,480 | ¥5,313 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 7 min, Tochōmae | Wed |
| Chisou Fufu | #295 | ¥15,000 | ¥4,500 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 1 min, Shinjuku-sanchōme | Mon |
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 | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Shinjuku Kappou Nakajima
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-3356-4534 (+81-3-3356-4534 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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
[Pocket Concierge Limited] Omakase Course + Toast Drink
Dinner
¥15,730
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥1,000–1,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥1,000–1,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| 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, 17:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 30, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
Getting there
2 min walk (140 m) from Shinjuku-sanchōme Station, Exit A1.
Also near: Shinsen-Shinjuku: 6 min · Shinjuku: 7 min
- Leave Shinjuku-sanchōme Station by Exit A1 and walk south for 50 m.
- Bear right at Komeda's Coffee and walk 50 m.
- Turn left at Ranburu and walk 30 m.
Shinjuku Kappou Nakajima is on your left.
On your left
Look for
新宿割烹 中嶋
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
日原ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1
One floor below the street (basement)
Show this to a taxi driver
新宿割烹 中嶋東京都新宿区新宿3-32-5 日原ビル B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-32-5 Shinjuku Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0022 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - From the South Exit or East Exit of JR "Shinjuku Station", it's a 3-minute walk. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Shinjuku Station, 340 m, about 6 min walk
- Shinjuku Gyoen, 690 m, about 11 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Shinjuku Kappou Nakajima cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥1,000–1,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Shinjuku Kappou Nakajima have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Shinjuku Kappou Nakajima closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Shinjuku Kappou Nakajima?
Shinjuku-sanchōme Station, about 2 minutes on foot (140 m). Shinjuku Station is about 6 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.