Teppanyaki Iwakura
鉄板焼き いわ倉
Kaiseki in Kagurazaka & Iidabashi, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Ushigome-kagurazaka Station
Our analysis
- #8of 42 kaiseki restaurants in Kagurazaka & Iidabashi
- ¥14,545least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,800
- 1×The Tabelog Award
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 26 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 6
In our ranking, Teppanyaki Iwakura is 8th of the 42 kaiseki restaurants in Kagurazaka & Iidabashi and 103rd of 1,067 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥14,545 (on Tabelog), 23% below the ¥18,800 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: The Tabelog Award in 2020 and Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. 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, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥14,545 on Tabelog and ¥16,000 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥24,000 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Kagurazaka & Iidabashi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teppanyaki Iwakura | #103 | ¥14,545 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Ushigome-kagurazaka | Sun |
| Gajin | #173 | ¥22,000 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Kagurazaka | Sun |
| Komb | #185 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Iidabashi | — |
| Fushikino | #213 | ¥22,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2023 | 4 min, Iidabashi | Sun |
| Kagurazaka Sushi Rin | #221 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Iidabashi | — |
| Japanese cuisine Byakuya | #228 | ¥21,780 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 4 min, Iidabashi | — |
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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Teppanyaki Iwakura
- 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 050-5456-3314 (+81-50-5456-3314 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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 the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omi Beef Strip Loin Steak Teppanyaki KaisekiMost booked
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–4 guests
- Wagyu
- Kaiseki
¥14,545
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$100
Cheapest
Tabelog Exclusive Omi Beef Tenderloin Steak Teppanyaki Kaiseki
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–4 guests
- Wagyu
- Kaiseki
¥18,190
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$120
¥3,645 more than the one above
Course
Dinner · 10 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Caviar
- Seasonal ingredients
¥21,820
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$150
¥3,630 more than the one above
Tabelog Exclusive "Special 7 Types of Non-Alcoholic Pairing with Omi Beef Strip Loin Steak Teppan-KaisekiMost booked
9 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Non-alcoholic pairing
- Wagyu
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥22,272
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥452 more than the one above
Omi Beef Strip Loin and Ise Lobster Teppan-Kaiseki
Limited Time
Dinner · 10 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Wagyu
- Spiny lobster
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
¥22,730
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$150
¥458 more than the one above
Course
9 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥23,640
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥910 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge: 10% / No additional charge |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 22 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking If you smoke, there is a smoking area in front of the entrance. |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | There are no specific requirements, but please refrain from wearing excessive perfume. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Couple seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate) |
| Opened | October 2016 |
Getting there
2 min walk (150 m) from Ushigome-kagurazaka Station, Exit A3.
Also near: Kagurazaka (Exit 1a): 4 min · Iidabashi (Exit C1): 7 min
- Leave Ushigome-kagurazaka Station by Exit A3 and walk north for 30 m.
- Turn left onto Okubo-dori Avenue and walk 70 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven and walk 40 m.
Teppanyaki Iwakura is on your right.
On your right
Look for
鉄板焼き いわ倉
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
鉄板焼き いわ倉東京都新宿区岩戸町1 M's神楽坂 3F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1 Iwatocho Shinjuku, Tokyo 162-0832 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 1 minute walk from A3 exit of Ushigome Kagurazaka Station on the Oedo Line. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does Teppanyaki Iwakura cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 10% / No additional charge) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Teppanyaki Iwakura closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Teppanyaki Iwakura?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Teppanyaki Iwakura?
Ushigome-kagurazaka Station, about 2 minutes on foot (150 m). Kagurazaka Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Teppanyaki Iwakura have a dress code?
There are no specific requirements, but please refrain from wearing excessive perfume.
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.