Yobanashi Sahan
夜咄 Sahan
Kaiseki in Shimoochiai, Saginomiya & Shimoigusa, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Nakai Station
Our analysis
- ¥50,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Book by phone
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 3
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥50,000 (on its website), 203% above the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings by phone only; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, Sundays (460 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo say they open then), and a late dinner (open until 23:00).
How it compares
Kaiseki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yobanashi Sahan | — | ¥50,000 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Nakai | — |
| Kappo Tomyo | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Ginza | Sat, Sun |
| kyo | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Hiroo | Sat, Sun |
| Nagatacho Ouka | — | — | — | No public phone or online | — | 2 min, Tameike-Sannō | — |
| Tsukiji Sushi Omakase 202 | — | ¥12,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Tsukijishijō | — |
| Ginza Sakutsuki | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Shimbashi | — |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling) |
How to book Yobanashi Sahan
- Call 03-5389-8239 (+81-3-5389-8239 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
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Courses and prices
As listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person. See the page
SIGNATURE SOKKON COURSE
精進一汁一菜コース
¥50,000
per person, ≈$330
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Service charge | No service charge |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 7 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | none |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises |
| Opened | January 2016 |
Getting there
2 min walk (160 m) from Nakai Station, Exit A1.
Also near: Ochiai (Exit 4): 4 min · Higashi-Nakano: 11 min
- Leave Nakai Station by Exit A1 and walk east for 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
You arrive at Yobanashi Sahan.
Look for
夜咄 Sahan
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
夜咄 Sahan東京都新宿区上落合2-23-11
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-23-11 Kamiochiai Shinjuku, Tokyo 161-0034 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 2-minute walk from Nakai Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yobanashi Sahan cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (No service charge) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Yobanashi Sahan?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Yobanashi Sahan?
Nakai Station, about 2 minutes on foot (160 m). Ochiai Station is about 4 minutes away.
Does Yobanashi Sahan have a dress code?
none
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.