Sumibikappo Shirosaka
炭火割烹 白坂
Kaiseki in Akasaka, Tokyo, 1 min walk from Akasaka Station
Our analysis
- ¥27,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,000
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Saturdays and SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 4
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥27,500 (on its website), 72% above the ¥16,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 115 in Tokyo in this guide). From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck and OMAKASE; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter (10 of its 16 seats), a private room (for 4 or 6), and a late dinner (open until 23:00).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Akasaka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akasaka Gosen | #308 | ¥12,000 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2020 | 7 min, Nogizaka | — |
| Akasaka Sushi Fukunaga | #316 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Akasaka | Sun |
| Sumibikappo Shirosaka | — | ¥27,500 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 1 min, Akasaka | Sat, Sun |
| Akasaka Ninomae | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Akasaka | — |
| Sushi Koshikawa | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥10,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Akasaka | — |
| Ikekani Hokuto | — | ¥30,250 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Akasaka | Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Sumibikappo Shirosaka
- Book online in English on TableCheck or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-5797-7066 (+81-3-5797-7066 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Dinner course
【季節の特選コース】
Dinner · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
Drinks pairing included
¥33,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$220
Cheapest
Dinner course
【季節のおまかせコース】＋ペアリング付き
Dinner · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
Drinks pairing included
¥43,450
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$290
¥10,450 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | A service charge of 10% will be added. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments 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 | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 16, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Largest group | 6 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | There is no special dress code, but please come in attire that is not too casual, allowing everyone to enjoy their meal. We also kindly ask that you be considerate of excessive perfume and fabric softener scents. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
| Opened | November 2014 |
Getting there
1 min walk (110 m) from Akasaka Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Tameike-Sannō: 9 min · Akasaka-mitsuke: 10 min
- Leave Akasaka Station by Exit 6 and walk south-west for 40 m.
- Turn left at Ueshima Coffee House and walk 30 m.
- Turn right at Ueshima Coffee House and walk 30 m.
Sumibikappo Shirosaka is on your left.
On your left
Look for
炭火割烹 白坂
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
炭火割烹 白坂東京都港区赤坂6-3-9
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6-3-9 Akasaka Minato, Tokyo 107-0052 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 1 minute walk from Exit 6 of Akasaka Station on the Chiyoda Subway Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- ANA InterContinental Tokyo, 580 m, about 10 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, 630 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Sumibikappo Shirosaka has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Sumibikappo Shirosaka in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Tokyo
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sumibikappo Shirosaka cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% will be added.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sumibikappo Shirosaka closed?
It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Sumibikappo Shirosaka?
Akasaka Station, about 1 minute on foot (110 m). Tameike-Sannō Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Sumibikappo Shirosaka have a dress code?
There is no special dress code, but please come in attire that is not too casual, allowing everyone to enjoy their meal. We also kindly ask that you be considerate of excessive perfume and fabric softener scents.
Does Sumibikappo Shirosaka have a Michelin star?
Yes. Sumibikappo Shirosaka has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.