Takajo Kotobuki
鷹匠壽
Yakitori in Asakusa, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Asakusa Station
Our analysis
- #6of 89 yakitori restaurants in Tokyo
- 76%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a lower dinner budget
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Takajo Kotobuki is 6th of the 89 yakitori restaurants in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 76% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and higher than that of 95% of its yakitori restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 72 in Tokyo in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 23 of the 89 yakitori restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 4, 6, or 8).
How it compares
Yakitori restaurants in Tokyo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasahara | #2 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | Gold 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Kagurazaka | — |
| Maki Tori Shin Kobe | #3 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Akasaka-mitsuke | — |
| Tori Chataro | #5 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 9 min, Shibuya | Mon, Tue |
| Takajo Kotobuki | #6 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Asakusa | Sun |
| Kanjou | #8 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Roppongi | — |
| Hikita | #10 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 4 min, Ebisu | 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 | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms |
| House rules | Photography is not allowed |
How to book Takajo Kotobuki
- Call 03-3841-4527 (+81-3-3841-4527 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Yakitori nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Smoking allowed The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Setting | A house restaurant |
| Drinks | Wine |
Getting there
3 min walk (250 m) from Asakusa Station.
Also near: Tawaramachi (Exit 3): 6 min · Honjo-azumabashi (Exit A3): 12 min
- Leave Asakusa Station and walk west for 60 m.
- Bear left at Kameju Dorayaki and walk 30 m.
- Turn left at Kameju Dorayaki and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
Takajo Kotobuki is on your left.
On your left
Look for
鷹匠壽
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
鷹匠壽東京都台東区雷門2-14-6
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-14-6 Kaminarimon Taito, Tokyo 111-0034 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 227 meters from Asakusa. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Sensō-ji Temple, 480 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog toriryori “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Takajo Kotobuki cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
When is Takajo Kotobuki closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Takajo Kotobuki?
Asakusa Station, about 3 minutes on foot (250 m). Tawaramachi Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.