Tsuru to Kame
つるとかめ
Kaiseki in Ginza, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Ginza Station
Our analysis
- #44of 162 kaiseki restaurants in Ginza
- 59%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Saturdays and SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Tsuru to Kame is 44th of the 162 kaiseki restaurants in Ginza and 261st of 1,067 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 59% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and lower than that of 61% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4 or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,000, 67% below its dinner budget), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Ginza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yugen Tei Ginza | #256 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2022 | 1 min, Ginza | — |
| Tsuru to Kame | #261 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Ginza | Sat, Sun |
| Ginza Sushi Roku | #262 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥9,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Higashi-ginza | — |
| Okazaki | #264 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Ginza | Mon |
| Ginza Kome Ryotei Hachidaime Gihee | #266 | ¥10,000 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Ginza | Wed |
| Ginza Umi | #271 | ¥27,500 | ¥18,000 | Limited from abroad | — | 5 min, Shimbashi | — |
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, Bring your own wine, Sofa seating |
How to book Tsuru to Kame
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 03-5537-7045 (+81-3-5537-7045 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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 the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person.
Kaiseki course
季節野菜の贅沢アフタヌーンティー会席
¥5,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Crane Menu
つるコース
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥7,700 more than the one above
Tortoise Menu
かめコース
¥18,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥5,000–5,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–13:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–13:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–13:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 30 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area 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 | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Sofa seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks |
| Opened | December 2015 |
Getting there
3 min walk (230 m) from Ginza Station, Exit B6.
Also near: Higashi-ginza (Exit A1): 7 min · Yūrakuchō: 7 min
- Leave Ginza Station by Exit B6 and walk east for 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 120 m.
- Turn left at Fugetsudo and walk 50 m.
Tsuru to Kame is on your left.
On your left
Look for
つるとかめ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
第二岩月ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1
One floor below the street (basement)
Show this to a taxi driver
つるとかめ東京都中央区銀座6-7-15 第二岩月ビル B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6-7-15 Ginza Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Station, Exit B3, B5, B6. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- GINZA SIX, 190 m, about 3 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 280 m, about 5 min walk
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 320 m, about 5 min walk
- Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, 400 m, about 7 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Tsuru to Kame is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Tsuru to Kame in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tsuru to Kame cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Tsuru to Kame closed?
It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Tsuru to Kame?
Ginza Station, about 3 minutes on foot (230 m). Higashi-ginza Station is about 8 minutes away.
Is Tsuru to Kame in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Tsuru to Kame is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.