2025-04-24

Discover authentic Japanese food in Ginza! 8 Famous Kaiseki, Soba, and Tempura Restaurants

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Discover authentic Japanese food in Ginza! 8 Famous Kaiseki, Soba, and Tempura Restaurants

There are many Japanese cuisines that value the four seasons unique to Japan.

The flavor that combines “seasonal” ingredients that can only be enjoyed every season with the chef's taste can truly be said to be the true essence of Japanese food.

In this article, we'll introduce famous Japanese restaurants where you can feel the season from the Ginza area, which is a gourmet hotspot.

High-end Japanese restaurants and tempura restaurants that can be enjoyed at the counter are the main ones, but I also chose from long-established soba and udon stores that are closely related to tempura.

Please use it as a reference when searching for restaurants in Japan.

Top 5 Japanese Food and Tempura Restaurants in Ginza with Superb Taste and Atmosphere

The Ginza area is particularly crowded with many top stores in Tokyo.

In particular, there is an image that Japanese restaurants, such as high-class Japanese restaurants, Japanese restaurants, and counter tempura restaurants, have high thresholds, and it is difficult to enter somewhere.

Here are some recommended Japanese restaurants in Ginza that are classy yet easy to drop by.

We have carefully selected 5 Japanese food and tempura restaurants where you can expect first-class flavors and attentive customer service.

Japanese Restaurant “Oguma” in Ginza

It is a restaurant run by chefs who have trained at multiple Japanese restaurants, including the famous Kyoto cuisine restaurant “Kyomi” in Shinbashi.

It is important to make the most of the flavors of the ingredients, and we offer exquisite products that allow you to enjoy plenty of rare ingredients and natural ingredients.

In the Omakase Course, you can enjoy a wide variety of menus depending on the season, such as kue, cod milt, ryuhyo crab, and Kyoto beef fillet.

Depending on the season, you can also enjoy Mishima beef sirloin, which is only shipped a few heads a year.

The beautiful arrangement of carefully selected vessels and dishes, and the selection of Japanese sake that are difficult to obtain are also one of the attractions.

It's an orthodox Japanese restaurant, but the interior is stylish.

Under the white, curved ceiling, you can also see the chef's handiwork up close.

Little bear

Address: Sakaguchi Building 3F, 5-5-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Access: 3-minute walk from the B5 exit of Ginza subway station

Business hours: 18:00 to 23:00

Closed on Sundays, public holidays, 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays

Japanese Restaurant “Oryoshibu” in Ginza

This Japanese restaurant is located on the first basement floor of a building along Namiki-dori in Ginza.

We place emphasis on using flavourful and nourishing ingredients, and we have prepared luxurious courses using deep soup stock and seasonal high-quality ingredients.

Also, the handmade soba that they were in charge of at the Japanese restaurant “Asada” is also very popular. We also recommend wines carefully selected through tasting by the owner himself.

The inside of the store has only 7 seats at the cypress counter, which is illuminated by comfortable lighting, and the shop owner entertains all alone.

The counter and board are designed to be at the same height from the desire to “value the distance between guests,” so you can see careful handiwork and knife handling up close.

Cooking Shibu

Address: Senriken Building B1F, 2-4-19 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Access: 1 minute walk from Ginza-itchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line

Business hours: 18:00 to 24:00

Regular holidays: irregular holidays

Ginza Japanese Restaurant “Ginzaya”

This is a Japanese restaurant run by an owner-chef from Kochi.

It has its head office in Kochi, and has expanded to Kobe, Tokyo, and even Spain.

The casual atmosphere is relatively easy to drop by, and you can enjoy dinner courses starting at 10,000 yen.

(*Course fees etc. may change depending on the season)

We use carefully selected ingredients from all over the country, including fresh fresh fish flown in from Kochi Prefecture.

The original flavor of the ingredients is brought out to the fullest, and delicious ingredients are provided in the best condition and at the best timing every month.

Another good point is that you can enjoy local sake paired with the head chef.

The inside of the store is equipped with L-shaped counter seats illuminated by theater-like lights for each customer seat, and a completely private room with a dugout that can accommodate 2 to 8 people.

Ginza Zaya (Ginza Izariya)

Address: Ginza 2112 Building B1F, 2-11-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Access: 1 minute walk from exit 11 of Ginza-itchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line　

Business hours: 18:00 to 22:00

Regular holiday: Sunday

Ginza tempura “Motake”

It is a long-established tempura restaurant that was founded in 1914 and boasts a history of over 100 years in Ginza.

The current owner is the 4th generation, and after honing his skills at a Japanese restaurant in Tsukiji, he took over the store in 2018 when the 3rd generation retired.

While preserving techniques handed down from the Edo period, we offer dishes with unique ingenuity that are not bound by tradition, such as incorporating kohada into tempura ingredients.

Seasonal ingredients are carefully selected, and sesame oil from the long-established “Sekine Oil Shop” is used as frying oil.

The savory tempura is fluffy, light, and you can feel the flavor of the ingredients, and once you try it, you won't forget it.

It continues to fascinate many foodies.

The inside of the store is an intimate Sukiya-style space, and there are only 8 white wooden counter seats.

Private reservations are also available for 5 to 8 people.

Ginza tempura “Tempura Kondo”

This is a famous tempura restaurant run by the owner who worked as the head chef at a young age at the famous long-established restaurant “Tempura and Washoku Yamanoue” and has over 20 years of experience.

With 50 years of experience as a craftsman, they are famous as Michelin regulars and have received high praise both domestically and internationally for their reliable technology and inquisitive spirit.

The appeal of this restaurant's tempura is its light texture and craftsmanship that brings out the original flavor of the ingredients.

We value the aspect of tempura as a “steamed dish,” and while making the batter as thin as possible, it does not lose the flavor and umami of the ingredients.

The inside of the store is a simple space where waste has been cut down, and there is a dignified atmosphere.

One of the attractions is the personality of the owner, who is known as a master of the Japanese food world, but is also gentle in his demeanor.

Tempura Kondo

Address: Sakaguchi Bldg. 9F, 5-5-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Access: 3-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Station Exit B5

Business hours: 12:00-15:00/17:00-20:30

Closed on Sundays (closed if Monday is a public holiday)

Savor the flavors of a long-established store in Ginza. 3 famous udon and soba restaurants

Ginza is a city where the latest trends in Tokyo gather, and new stores are appearing one after another.

Under such circumstances, shops where you can enjoy the flavors of long-established stores are gaining even more presence.

Here, we will introduce 2 long-established soba restaurants that have been operating in Ginza for a long time, and a historic udon directly managed store.

Ginza soba “Ginza Chojuan”

This is a long-established popular soba restaurant founded in 1935.

It is famous as the originator of duck seiro, and has attracted many people for its exquisite combination of juicy and supple soba while the flavor of 100% domestically produced duck stands out.

High-quality brown soba grown on our own farm in Hokkaido is used for soba flour.

Buckwheat flour ground with a millstone is made by hand in the store with great care, and they offer a flavourful cup filled with traditional techniques and commitment.

The slightly greenish noodles are proof that they are kneaded in with highly nutritious Hyrutin.

By eating duck, which is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, you can expect the effects of preventing high blood pressure and anemia, beautifying the skin, and relieving stress.

The image of a soba restaurant in Ginza is that the threshold is high, but this restaurant has a relaxed, old-fashioned space.

They offer duck seiro for 1,300 yen, and the 90-minute all-you-can-drink course menu starts at 4,000 yen.

(*Course fees etc. may change depending on the season)

Ginza Chojuan

Address: 1-21-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

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Business hours:

Regular holidays:

Ginza soba “Nihonbashiyabuku Ginza Store”

Established in 1902.

It is a restaurant where you can enjoy the traditional flavors of the long-established soba restaurant “Nihonbashi Yabukyu,” which has been around for 120 years, in a convenient location just 3 minutes on foot from Ginza Station.

The soup stock made by carefully boiling custom-made thick-shaved bonito is a traditional flavor that has been passed down for 4 generations.

The finest domestic soba flour is being launched with “Outer Two Soba,” which has continued since the Edo period.

Since the ratio of buckwheat flour is higher than typical nihachi soba, you can enjoy a more flavourful flavor.

The signature menu is the “Kurobuta Curry Nanban (1,540 yen),” which has dried bonito broth in perfect harmony with spices.

The flavors range from normal, dry, and very dry, and black pork from Kagoshima is used for meat.

Also, the 6,380 yen course with a total of 7 dishes that can be enjoyed along with seasonal dishes such as tempura is also popular.

(*Course fees etc. may change depending on the season)

The Ginza store is a modern Japanese space with a sense of luxury, and is equipped with semi-private rooms and completely private rooms separated by a curtain.

Nihon Bashiyabuku Ginza Store

Address: Ginza Morita Building B1F, 3-3-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Access: 3 minute walk from Ginza Station Exit B2 on the Ginza Line/3 minute walk from Ginza-itchome Station on the Yurakucho Line

Business hours: [Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday] 11:00-15:00/17:00-22:00/[Saturday/Sunday/Holidays] 11:00-15:30/17:00-22:00

Regular holidays: None (*Closed only during the New Year holidays)

Ginza udon “Ginza Sato Yosuke”

“Inaniwa udon” has been handed down by Ichiko since 1665.

It is a long-established udon restaurant founded in 1860 by the second generation Yosuke Sato, who was specially taught this technique.

It is a store that operates mainly in Akita,Ginza storeIt is the first directly managed store in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

“Inaniwa udon” is famous as a handmade work of art, and has received numerous awards for its smooth texture, strong texture, and ease of feeling in the throat.

There is no compromise on the quality of the noodles, and the simple “seiro,” which can be enjoyed with soy sauce soup and sesame miso soup, is gaining popularity.

Furthermore, in order to spread the appeal of Inaniwa udon, they are developing a wide variety of menus, such as tempura udon, plum oborodon, and udon with hot balls.

You can also enjoy unique dishes such as “Thai style udon with curry.”

The interior has an elegant atmosphere typical of Ginza, and in addition to table seats where you can relax casually, there are also private box seats, dugout seats, and semi-private rooms.

There is a space where you can spend your time comfortably according to your needs.

Ginza Sato Yosuke

Address: Izui Main Building 1F, 6-4-17 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Access: 3-minute walk from Ginza Station on the Ginza Line

Business hours: [Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday] 11:30 to 15:00/17:00 to 22:00/[Saturday and Sunday] 11:30 to 15:00/17:00 to 21:00

Closed: Obon, year-end and New Year holidays

Popular with foreigners too! One place in Minami-Aoyama where you can experience tea kaiseki

Extend your legs from Ginza and be authenticTea KaisekiI also recommend enjoying it to the fullest.

A 15-minute ride on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line from Ginza Station, “Minami Aoyama Immediate” in the Omotesando area offers a course where you can enjoy seasonal tea kaiseki and traditional tea ceremony culture.

It is a course supervised by the 18th generation Iemoto of the Japanese style of the tea ceremony, but the point is that there are no rules on manners or clothing, and there is no need to sit upright.

Limited to lunchA relatively light course where you can enjoy one soup and three dishes and light brown tea servedYou can also enjoy it.

Foreigners can also easily experience it as an extension of sightseeing, so if you are interested, don't miss it.

Minami-Aoyama now

Address: Zenkaren Building B1F, 5-12-4 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Access: 5 minute walk from exit B1 of Omotesando Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line

Business hours: 11:30 to 15:00/17:00 to 22:00

Closed: year-end and New Year holidays

How was it?

In this article, we've carefully selected 8 recommended Japanese restaurants in Ginza, from famous Japanese restaurants that are classy yet easy to drop by, to soba restaurants where you can enjoy the flavors of long-established stores without straining your shoulders.

If there is a store you are interested in, be sure to visit it.

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I also recommend a beauty experience in Ginza!

Ginza has a range of high level salons suitable for an upscale area.

They offer the latest trends and high quality services, perfect for special events and everyday care.

We hope you enjoy a wonderful stay in Ginza.

Ginza/ “Sena.spa GINZA”

“sena.spa” is a hideaway salon in Shinbashi/Ginza.

It is a calm Asian-style space that balances the mind and body and leads to deep relaxation.

Recommended for those who have poor sleep quality due to long flights or jet lag, those who feel tired or have gastrointestinal problems while traveling, and those who want to reset their stress and restore their mental and physical energy.

Ginza/ “Souriant GINZA”

A beauty experience salon in the center of Ginza that combines traditional Japanese herbs with the latest technology.

Even those who are organic and vegan can enjoy a safe and natural beauty experience. Make special skincare unique to Japan a memory of your trip.

Ginza/ “Feruche Ginza” ※women only

“Feruche Ginza Store” is a private salon offering authentic small face and foot contours in the center of Ginza.

It is conveniently located right next to Higashi-Ginza Station, and you can enjoy a relaxing time just for yourself in a clean private room with a complete reservation system.

Small facial corrugation removes swelling from the face and leads to an ideal face line.

Foot cramps treat foot fatigue and swelling from the root and change them to lighter legs.

Enjoy the ultimate refreshing experience along with relaxation in Ginza.

Ginza/ “Fortuna GINZA”

Shampoos and treatments used in the treatment are carefully selected that contain organically-derived ingredients.

Furthermore, there are plenty of menus that support not only the hair but the beauty of the whole body, such as hydrogen capsule baths and teeth whitening.

An experienced stylist will suggest care tailored to the customer's hair condition and wishes.

Ginza/ “head CONCIERGE Ginza Store”

A head spa specialty store where a group of nationally qualified specialists lead to “ultimate sleep.”

It is a technique of pressing pressure points on the head called the deep muscle approach, which leads to ultimate sleep.

Various effects can be expected, such as “relieving insomnia,” “improving shoulder stiffness,” “recovering from eye strain,” and “anti-aging.”

Enjoy the ultimate head spa that goes beyond relaxation.

Ginza/ “Re:Treat HaRi”

A “total beauty acupuncture and moxibustion salon” that pursues beauty with unique technology and experience.

Staff are top class in their ability to see through the essence of malfunction.

Because they are physical experts with experience and knowledge cultivated in professional settings, it is possible to fundamentally improve disorders by checking constitution from blood flow and visceral function.

By preparing the inside of the body and improving the constitution, it leads to healthy beauty.

Suitengum/ “limyu” ※women only

There is a salon around 10 minutes from Ginza, right next to Suitengumae Station.

There are over 400 types of nail designs, and sophisticated designs are popular.

We offer a total of 4 eyelash menus, including extensions and perms.

Please experience the attentive customer service and high level of technology that makes use of the rich experience of the staff.

Monzen-nakacho (Ginza/Tokyo Station area)/“liberte” ※women only

This salon is a 2-minute walk from Monzen-nakacho Station on the Tozai Line and Oedo Line.

It is easily accessible from Tokyo Station, Ginza Station, and Tsukiji Station.

This beauty salon offers a menu that can be expected to lift up the face, dry it, and care for wrinkles.

Please spend a luxurious time with the high quality service of a skilled esthetician and an aromatic private space.

Akihabara, Kanda, Awajicho/ “Esthetic & Relaxation WELLFIT” ※Women only

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This salon is within walking distance of Kanda, Awaji, and Akihabara.

“Esthetic & Relaxation WELLFIT” is a talented salon attended by professional beauticians and therapists.

This treatment can also be used for pelvic correction, small face, beautiful skin, head spa, and maternity care.

It is a powerful salon that has been published in over 50 beauty magazines and specialty magazines. Please enjoy the industry's most advanced technology.