Wada Kura
和田倉
Kaiseki in Marunouchi & Otemachi, Tokyo, 5 min walk from Ōtemachi Station
Inside Palace Hotel Tokyo
Our analysis
- #1of 14 kaiseki restaurants in Marunouchi & Otemachi
- ¥8,970least expensive lunch course; median ¥11,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 33 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 25
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Wada Kura is 1st of the 14 kaiseki restaurants in Marunouchi & Otemachi and 178th of 1,067 in Tokyo. Its least expensive lunch course is ¥8,970 (on Pocket Concierge), 18% below the ¥11,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and TableCheck; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥11,500 on Pocket Concierge and ¥12,650 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥16,100 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Marunouchi & Otemachi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wada Kura | #178 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥8,970 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Ōtemachi | — |
| GRILL UKAI Marunouchi | #282 | ¥12,100 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Nijūbashimae | Sun |
| Blanc Rouge | #302 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥13,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Tokyo | — |
| Nadaman Shangri-La Tokyo | #315 | ¥10,752 | ¥5,692 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Ōtemachi | Wed, Thu |
| ozashiki tempura tenmasa Marubiru | — | ¥17,600 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Tokyo | — |
| Usuki Fugu Yamadaya Marunouchi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥12,100 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Tokyo | — |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sommelier, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Wada Kura
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or TableCheck, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5571-4629 (+81-50-5571-4629 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
Chikusui
Lunch
¥8,970
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Shourai
Lunch
¥11,500
per person, ≈$80
¥2,530 more than the one above
Kokyu
Lunch
¥16,100
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
¥4,600 more than the one above
Nagomi
Dinner
¥28,750
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$190
¥12,650 more than the one above
Nagomi
Lunch
¥28,750
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$190
Seasonal Wadakura Kaiseki
Dinner
¥34,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$230
¥5,750 more than the one above
Seasonal Wadakura Kaiseki
Lunch
¥34,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$230
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥40,000–49,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 78 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Casual elegant. Please refrain from coming in light clothing such as T-shirts, shorts, or sportswear, as well as casual footwear like sandals. We kindly ask that men wear collared shirts. In case of light attire, entry may be denied. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Services | Sommelier available |
| Opened | May 2012 |
Getting there
5 min walk (430 m) from Ōtemachi Station.
Also near: Nijūbashimae (Exit 6): 7 min · Tokyo (Exit M10): 9 min
- Leave Ōtemachi Station and walk north-west for 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 120 m.
- Bear right at Doutor Coffee Shop and walk 30 m.
- Bear right and walk 180 m.
- Turn left at Tully's Coffee and walk 50 m.
Wada Kura is on your left.
On your left
Look for
和田倉
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
パレスホテル東京
Written this way on the building
Floor
6F
5 floors up from the street; take the lift
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
和田倉東京都千代田区丸の内1-1-1 パレスホテル東京 6F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-1-1 Marunouchi Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-0005 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Directly connected to the underground passage from Otemachi Station C13b exit. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Tokyo Imperial Palace, 870 m, about 14 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi, 380 m, about 6 min walk
- The Tokyo Station Hotel, 640 m, about 10 min walk
- Shangri-La Tokyo, 780 m, about 13 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Wada Kura cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Wada Kura have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Wada Kura?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Wada Kura?
Ōtemachi Station, about 5 minutes on foot (430 m). Tokyo Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Wada Kura have a dress code?
Casual elegant. Please refrain from coming in light clothing such as T-shirts, shorts, or sportswear, as well as casual footwear like sandals. We kindly ask that men wear collared shirts. In case of light attire, entry may be denied.
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.