Yama no Chaya
山の茶屋
Unagi in Tameike–Sanno & Kasumigaseki, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Tameike-Sannō Station
Our analysis
- #1of 4 unagi restaurants in Akasaka, Nagatacho & Tameike
- ¥16,940least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- 2×The Tabelog Award
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 4
In our ranking, Yama no Chaya is 1st of the 4 unagi restaurants in Akasaka, Nagatacho & Tameike and 11th of 37 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,940 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥16,500 median of the 17 unagi restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥10,890 (on Ikyu) is 10% above the ¥9,900 median of 13. Its record: The Tabelog Award 2 times (2019 and 2020) and Tabelog 100 in 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2024. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 10 of the 37 unagi restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8) and a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,890, 36% below its least expensive dinner course).
How it compares
Unagi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unagi Tokito | #7 | ¥18,000 | ¥14,800 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Azabu-Jūban | Sun |
| Myojinshita Kandagawa Honten | #8 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 6 min, Suehirochō | Mon, Sun |
| Nihonbashi Izumoya | #10 | ¥18,150 | ¥6,413 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Shin-Nihombashi | Sun |
| Yama no Chaya | #11 | ¥16,940 | ¥10,890 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2024 | 4 min, Tameike-Sannō | Sun |
| Japanese cuisine Byakuya | — | ¥21,780 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 4 min, Iidabashi | — |
| Sushi Kano | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥22,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 11 min, Ichinoe | 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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Yama no Chaya
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-3581-0585 (+81-3-3581-0585 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Unagi nearby you can book online
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)
Lunch course
【ランチコース】うなぎランチ 全6品
Lunch · 6 dishes · 2–30 guests
- Eel
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- 肝焼き
- 胡麻豆腐
- くりからの白焼き
- 赤だし
- お新香
- ご飯
- 鰻の蒲焼
- 果物
¥10,890
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Dinner course
【ディナーコース】うなぎづくし 全6品
Dinner · 6 dishes · 2–30 guests
- Eel
What is served (11)（menu in Japanese）
- 肝焼き
- 骨せんべい
- うざく
- 揚げ進上
- 胡麻豆腐
- くりからの白焼き
- 赤だし
- お新香
- ご飯
- 鰻の蒲焼
- 果物
¥16,940
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
¥6,050 more than the one above
Lunch course
【ランチコース】うなぎ懐石 全5品
Lunch · 5 dishes · 2–30 guests
- Eel
- Kaiseki
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- おつまみ4品
- 肝焼き
- 白焼きのくりから
- お吸い物
- お新香
- ご飯
- 鰻の蒲焼
- 果物
¥19,360
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥2,420 more than the one above
Dinner course
【ディナーコース】うなぎ懐石 全5品
Dinner · 5 dishes · 2–30 guests
- Eel
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (12)（menu in Japanese）
- 肝焼き
- おつまみ4品
- お刺身
- うなぎの骨せんべい
- うなぎのカマの塩焼き
- 白焼きのくりから
- 茶碗蒸し
- お吸い物
- お新香
- ご飯
- 鰻の蒲焼
- 果物
¥22,990
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥3,630 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 | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 40 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Dress code | There is no dress code, but since all rooms are tatami mat rooms, I think it's polite to wear socks when entering. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Take-out |
Getting there
4 min walk (280 m) from Tameike-Sannō Station.
Also near: Akasaka-mitsuke: 5 min · Nagatachō: 8 min
- Leave Tameike-Sannō Station and walk north for 130 m.
- Bear left and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
Yama no Chaya is on your left.
On your left
Look for
山の茶屋
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
山の茶屋東京都千代田区永田町2-10-6
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-10-6 Nagatacho Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-0014 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - Chiyoda Line, Kokkai-gijidōmae Station (Exit 5), 3 minutes on foot. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, 530 m, about 9 min walk
- Hotel New Otani Tokyo, 760 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Unagi “Tabelog 100”, 2024
- Selected for Tabelog Unagi “Tabelog 100”, 2022
- Selected for Tabelog Unagi “Tabelog 100”, 2019
- Selected for Tabelog Unagi “Tabelog 100”, 2018
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yama no Chaya cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Yama no Chaya closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Yama no Chaya?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to Yama no Chaya?
Tameike-Sannō Station, about 4 minutes on foot (280 m). Akasaka-mitsuke Station is about 5 minutes away.
Does Yama no Chaya have a dress code?
There is no dress code, but since all rooms are tatami mat rooms, I think it's polite to wear socks when entering.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.