Kaiseki restaurant on the 6th floor of Palace Hotel Tokyo, led by chef Shingo Izumi, with 78 seats and nine private rooms overlooking Wadakura Moat.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Courses
- 5
- Seats
- 78
- Chef
- Shingo Izumi
- Dress code
- smart casual
- Reservations
- book a few weeks out · 3 days
- Booking
- OpenTable
- Cuisine
- Kaiseki
- Price
- Luxury
- Recognition
- Michelin 3 starsMichelin starred
Wadakura serves traditional kaiseki inside the Palace Hotel Tokyo, with dining rooms positioned to look out over the Wadakura moat and bridge that give the restaurant its name. The kitchen is led by chef Shingo Izumi, who took over as head chef in October 2023 and is known to occasionally serve dishes on pottery he makes himself.
The restaurant holds three Michelin stars and seats 78 across a main dining room and nine private rooms, split between Western-style rooms (4 to 10, up to 12 guests) and Japanese-style rooms (6 or 8 guests). Lunch and dinner are both served daily, with lunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and dinner from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm (last order 9:00 pm). A five-course kaiseki menu is offered, with pricing starting around ¥30,000 per person; seasonal set menus, such as a soft-shelled turtle hot pot course or a winter crab kaiseki, run separately and require advance booking.
Reservations for special seasonal menus must be made at least three days ahead, with cancellations due by 5:00 pm three days before the reservation. English menus are available, and the dress code is smart casual to casual elegant — collared shirts for men, no T-shirts, shorts, sportswear, or sandals. Bookings can be made online through TableCheck or by phone.
Good to know
- Who is the chef at Wadakura?
- Shingo Izumi has been head chef since October 2023.
- How many seats and private rooms does Wadakura have?
- The restaurant has 78 seats total, including nine private rooms (six Western-style for 4–12 guests, three Japanese-style for 6 or 8 guests).
- What does an omakase course cost?
- The listed kaiseki course runs around ¥30,000 per person; seasonal special courses such as the crab kaiseki are priced separately and higher.
- How far in advance should I book?
- Seasonal special menus require booking at least three days in advance; for regular dining, confirm lead time directly with the restaurant via TableCheck or phone.
- Is there a dress code?
- Yes, smart casual to casual elegant is required; T-shirts, shorts, sportswear, and sandals are not permitted, and men are asked to wear collared shirts.
Details checked November 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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