Restaurant
Narisawa
Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa's acclaimed Aoyama restaurant, serving a seasonal tasting menu built around Japanese ingredients, forests and the farming landscape.
Den
Zaiyu Hasegawa's playful modern kaiseki restaurant in Jingumae, known for warm hospitality and a seasonal tasting menu with a sense of humour.
At a glance
- Type
- Modern kaiseki
- Area
- Jingumae, Tokyo, Japan
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- jimbochoden.com
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Phone reservations only
- Tables for up to 4
Why we recommend it
Den is the restaurant of chef Zaiyu Hasegawa, who takes the structure of kaiseki, Japan's seasonal multi-course meal, and makes it relaxed, witty and personal. Dishes follow the seasons and Japanese ingredients, but the mood is closer to a dinner party than a formal temple of cuisine, with the team keen to make guests feel at home.
Getting a table is the challenge. Bookings are taken by phone only, from 12:00 to 17:00 Monday to Saturday, up to two months ahead and for groups of up to four; the restaurant says it does not accept reservations via online platforms or third parties. It is closed on Sundays and some extra dates. The entrance is on Gaien-nishi-dori, inside the JIA architects' building, about ten minutes' walk from Gaienmae Station on the Ginza Line.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Den FAQs
How do I get a reservation?
By phone only (+81 3 6455 5433), 12:00-17:00 Monday to Saturday, up to two months in advance for parties of up to four.
Which day is it closed?
Sundays, plus additional dates listed on the official website.