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Update-Date: Jun 26, 2026

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The Best Authentic Japanese Restaurants in Akasaka, Tokyo

The Akasaka area is a fascinating blend of modern Tokyo and deep history, home to iconic landmarks like the National Diet Building and Hie Jinja Shrine. But beyond the sightseeing, Akasaka is a haven for food lovers seeking authentic, high-quality Japanese dining away from the usual tourist crowds. In this guide, we introduce the best Japanese restaurants in Akasaka, from exquisite sushi and rare fugu (blowfish) to premium counter-style dining. If you want to experience the true depth of Japanese culinary craftsmanship, these spots are an absolute must-visit.

Kyougushi Rokuhara

Rokuhara, located a 2-minute walk from Akasaka Mitsuke Station, is a kushiage restaurant known for its Japanese-style broth flavor. The "Omakase" style allows guests to say "stop" when they are full, and then proceed to payment. Guests can enjoy 25 to 36 types of skewers with special sauce, salt, tare sauce, and soy sauce. The skewers, made by coating carefully selected ingredients with a secret batter and deep-frying them, offer a delicate taste that showcases the craftsmanship of the chefs.

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The simple and clean restaurant interior offers a relaxing atmosphere. In addition to counter seats where guests can enjoy watching the chefs prepare food right in front of them, there are also table seats and private rooms. The restaurant has a wide selection of wines that pair well with skewered fried dishes, premium whiskey, and shochu. Child booster seats and tableware are also available, making it a comfortable place to visit even with small children.

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Kyougushi Rokuhara

Open: [Weekdays] 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) / [Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 9,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line or Marunouchi Line / 4-minute walk from Akasaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Address: B1, Akasaka DN Plaza Bldg., 4-2-2, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Fugu Ryori UMEI

Located a 4-minute walk from Tameike-sanno Station, UMEI is a restaurant where guests can enjoy the charm of fugu through the "Omakase Course". The course features more than 10 creatively prepared dishes, including the original "Fugu Tataki Yukhoe." It offers a full experience of fugu's appeal with dishes such as the skillfully prepared fugu sashimi "Tessa" and "Yaki Fugu", which is cooked right in front of the guests.

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The interior, renovated from a private house, offers a calm and modern Japanese-style space. There are three rooms on the first floor and a private room on the second floor that can accommodate up to 10 people, making it suitable for various occasions. The owner carefully selects 15 to 20 types of sake each season that pair well with fugu and Japanese cuisine. With its comfortable atmosphere, even those trying fugu dishes for the first time can enjoy them casually.

Fugu Ryori UMEI

Open: Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 18,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Exit 11 of Tameike-sanno Station on the Ginza Line and Namboku Line / 6-minute walk from Exit 3 of Roppongi-itchome Station on the Namboku Line
Address: 2-18-13, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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WASHOKU SOUTEN

Located an 11-minute walk from Nagatacho Station, WASHOKU SOUTEN is the main dining restaurant on the 35th floor of the hotel. It offers a sushi counter, a teppanyaki counter, and a SAKE bar where guests can enjoy Japanese sake according to their preferred style. The lunch menu "Watsunagi", which allows guests to create their own meal from appetizers to desserts, is carefully crafted not only in taste but also in presentation and tableware.

The interior offers a stylish and luxurious atmosphere for adults to enjoy both the cuisine and the time spent. In addition to spacious counter seats and glass-enclosed table seats, there are also private rooms of varying sizes. The view of Tokyo's cityscape spreading out beyond the large windows approximately 180m above ground is breathtaking. At night, guests can enjoy a panoramic view of the beautiful night scenery. It provides a memorable experience for those traveling to Tokyo.

WASHOKU SOUTEN

Open: [Weekdays] 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) L.O. Course meal 9:00 pm / A la carte 9:30 pm, [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) L.O. Course meal 9:00 pm /A la carte 9:30 pm
Closed: None
Average price: -
Access: Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Marunouchi Lines. Nagatacho Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, Hanzomon Line, and Yurakucho Line.
Address: 35F, The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, 1-2, Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
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honda Akasaka Branch

Honda, located a 5-minute walk from Akasaka Station, is a Japanese restaurant where guests can enjoy creative Japanese cuisine that makes the most of seasonal ingredients. The popular "Assorted Appetizers" is a dish thoughtfully designed to pair well with alcohol, and the restaurant is flexible in accommodating requests regarding the contents and portion sizes. Another recommended dish is the "Ika Meshi," which features rice cooked in a clay pot with soy sauce and dashi, topped with a whole fried squid.

The interior features a chic Japanese-style space with a black color scheme, creating a calm atmosphere. It is easy for a person to stop by alone, and in addition to counter seats where you can watch the chef's craftsmanship, there are also table seats and private rooms available. The restaurant offers more than 100 types of sake at all times, including rare brands, making the selection process enjoyable. Open until late at night, guests can spend a relaxing time with their favorite drinks.

honda Akasaka Branch

Open: [Monday - Friday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 3:00 am [Sunday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Closed: Saturday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Exit 7 of Akasaka Station on the Chiyoda Line, 5 minutes walk from Exit 1 of Nogizaka Station
Address: 7-10-9-103, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Akasaka Sumibi Shabu-shabu Takane No Buta

Akasaka Charcoal-Grilled Shabu-Shabu Takane no Buta

Takane no Buta, located a 2-minute walk from Akasaka Mitsuke Station, is a shabu-shabu specialty restaurant where you can enjoy Meishanton, also known as "the rarest pork." It features rare marbling for pork and a rich, savory flavor. The recommended dish is the "Sumibi Shabu-Shabu of Meishanton Pork," where the flavor and umami are further enhanced by the shabu-shabu preparation. One of the popular appetizers in the "Meishanton Pork Enjoyment Course" is the "Soup Dumpling of Meishanton Pork directly from Tsukahara Farm."

The interior offers a calm and comfortable atmosphere. In addition to counter and table seating, there are also private rooms available for groups of 4 to 10 people. The drink menu is extensive, featuring wine, highballs, and more, and an all-you-can-drink plan can be added to the course menu. The restaurant is open continuously from 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM, making it suitable for both lunch and dinner. Since it operates on a complete reservation system, early booking is recommended.

Akasaka Sumibi Shabu-shabu Takane No Buta

Open: [Monday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] 11:30 am - 11:00 pm *Reservation only
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 10,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station on Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Ginza Line / 7-minute walk from Nagatacho Station on Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line
Address: 4F-A, Akasaka Seimeikaikan Bldg., 3-21-10, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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SHIROSAKA - Sumibi Kappo

SHIROSAKA, located a 1-minute walk from Akasaka Station, is a Japanese restaurant where guests can experience the seasonal flavors of each season. The restaurant offers only the "Seasonal Omakase Course," which uses plenty of seasonal ingredients. Guests can enjoy dishes that showcase the skills of the chefs, such as the "Charcoal-Grilled Alfonsino, Marinated with Kinome Miso (miso mixed with young Japanese pepper leaf)", grilled to perfection over charcoal, and the "Charbroiled Wagyu Beef Aitchbone", known for its marbled sweetness and rich red meat flavor.

The interior is a calm Japanese-style space where the warmth of wood can be felt. There are counter seats overlooking a Japanese garden and private rooms that can accommodate up to six people. The restaurant offers a wide variety of drinks, including sake and shochu. The popular "Omakase Pairing," where staff select sake or wine to match the dishes, is also available. With staff who can communicate in English, foreign guests can use the restaurant with peace of mind.

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SHIROSAKA - Sumibi Kappo

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 5:30 pm - 2:00 am
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from exit No.6 of [Akasaka Station] on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Address: 6-3-9, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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