Waketoku Yama
分とく山
Kaiseki in Hiroo, Tokyo, 5 min walk from Hiroo Station
Our analysis
- #6of 26 kaiseki restaurants in Hiroo
- ¥24,200least expensive dinner course; median ¥26,400
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 16 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Waketoku Yama is 6th of the 26 kaiseki restaurants in Hiroo and 134th of 1,067 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥24,200 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥26,400 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) and Tabelog 100 in 2021. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Hiroo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanahiro | #65 | ¥28,600 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 7 min, Hiroo | Mon, Sun |
| Tokuyama | #71 | ¥26,400 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 10 min, Roppongi | Mon, Sun |
| Waketoku Yama | #134 | ¥24,200 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2021 | 5 min, Hiroo | Sun |
| Sushi Yumu | #223 | ¥26,400 | ¥8,250 | Phone only | — | 11 min, Roppongi | Mon, Sun |
| Sudachi | #225 | ¥13,000 | ¥5,500 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 11 min, Hiroo | Mon |
| Wa Nogi | #247 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Hiroo | — |
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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Waketoku Yama
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5872-2697 (+81-50-5872-2697 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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 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
おまかせコース
Dinner · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥24,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 45 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 45 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking space available outside the entrance |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, English menu, English-speaking staff |
Getting there
5 min walk (390 m) from Hiroo Station.
Also near: Roppongi: 15 min · Nogizaka (Exit 5): 15 min
- Leave Hiroo Station and walk north-east for 220 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
Waketoku Yama is on your right.
On your right
Look for
分とく山
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
分とく山東京都港区南麻布5-1-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-1-5 Minamiazabu Minato, Tokyo 106-0047 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 5-minute walk from Exit 4 of Hiroo Station on the Hibiya Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Grand Hyatt Tokyo, 670 m, about 11 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Waketoku Yama has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Waketoku Yama in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Tokyo
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Waketoku Yama cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Waketoku Yama have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Waketoku Yama closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Waketoku Yama?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Waketoku Yama?
Hiroo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (390 m). Roppongi Station is about 17 minutes away.
Does Waketoku Yama have a Michelin star?
Yes. Waketoku Yama 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.