Yanagibashi Daikokuya
柳橋 大黒家
Tempura in Asakusa-Bashi & Kuramae, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Asakusabashi Station
Our analysis
- #3of 6 tempura restaurants in Ueno, Asakusa & Nippori
- ¥12,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 16 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 4
In our ranking, Yanagibashi Daikokuya is 3rd of the 6 tempura restaurants in Ueno, Asakusa & Nippori. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥12,500 (on Ikyu), 24% below the ¥16,500 median of the 21 tempura restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,700 (on Ikyu) is about the same as the ¥6,800 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 39 of the 97 tempura restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,700, 46% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥12,500 on both Ikyu and its website; ¥20,000 on both Ikyu and its website.
How it compares
Tempura restaurants in Ueno, Asakusa & Nippori 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempura Fukutarou | #21 | ¥15,400 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Nezu | — |
| Tenten Kyokyo Ume An | — | ¥14,300 | ¥14,300 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Yushima | Tue |
| Yanagibashi Daikokuya | — | ¥12,500 | ¥6,700 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Asakusabashi | Sun |
| Tempura Shikisai Muramatsu | — | ¥26,400 | ¥14,850 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Yushima | Mon, Sun |
| Kanda Myojin Shita Miyabi Honten | — | ¥9,570 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Suehirochō | Sat, Sun |
| Kasuga | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Tawaramachi | — |
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 | Counter seats |
How to book Yanagibashi Daikokuya
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-3851-4560 (+81-3-3851-4560 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? Tempura 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
Lunch · 1–10 guests
Drinks included
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- 巻き海老2尾
- 魚介類2品
- 野菜3品
- かき揚げ
- お食事
- デザート
¥6,700
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Dinner course
土曜コース
Dinner · 1–10 guests
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- お通し
- 活海老2尾
- 魚介類3品
- 野菜4品
- かき揚げ
- お食事
- デザート
- （お食事は天丼、天茶、蕎麦からお選びいただけます）
¥12,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$80
¥5,800 more than the one above
Dinner course
ハーフコース
Dinner · 1–10 guests
- Eel
What is served (7)（menu in Japanese）
- お通し
- 活海老2尾
- 魚介類3品(穴子含む)
- 野菜3品
- かき揚げ
- お食事
- デザート
¥14,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
¥2,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
季節のコース
Dinner · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
Drinks included
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- お通し
- 活海老2尾
- 魚介類5品
- 野菜4品
- お食事
- デザート
¥20,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 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 | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area The counter is non-smoking. The raised seating area allows smoking, but it may have an odor, so it's better to refrain from smoking to enjoy your meal more. 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. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine |
Getting there
4 min walk (280 m) from Asakusabashi Station, Exit A1.
Also near: Higashi-Nihonbashi (Exit B3): 6 min · Bakurochō (Exit C5): 6 min
- Leave Asakusabashi Station by Exit A1 and walk south-west for 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
Yanagibashi Daikokuya is on your left.
On your left
Look for
柳橋 大黒家
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
柳橋 大黒家東京都台東区柳橋1-2-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-2-1 Yanagibashi Taito, Tokyo 111-0052 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - JR Sobu Line Asakusabashi Station: within a 5-minute walk. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yanagibashi Daikokuya cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Yanagibashi Daikokuya closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Yanagibashi Daikokuya?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Yanagibashi Daikokuya?
Asakusabashi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (280 m). Higashi-Nihonbashi Station is about 8 minutes away.
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.