Kinsui · Restaurant · Tokyo
Kaiseki in private rooms of a Sukiya-style house on Unkinchi Pond in the garden of Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo.
Ryotei Kinsui is the kaiseki restaurant in the garden of Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo in Sekiguchi, Bunkyo, set in a traditional Sukiya-style building on the banks of Unkinchi Pond. It opened in 1987 and has served traditional Japanese cuisine there since, with head hostess Mutsumi Shinmori leading the welcome since 2017.
Every meal is served in a private room. Ten traditional rooms seat from two to 60 guests, and two annex houses take parties of two to eight. Guests sit on chairs or at sunken kotatsu tables looking onto the garden, where flowers bloom through the year and waterfalls and birdsong carry into the rooms, and fireflies appear over the spring water in their season. The hallway to the rooms is lined with a Sukiya-style shelf of sake from 46 prefectures of Japan, built with four kinds of kumiko woodwork to recreate the ripples on the pond.
The kitchen cooks kaiseki that changes with the seasons, served at lunch and at dinner, and offers a dedicated vegetarian kaiseki and a Muslim-friendly kaiseki for guests who need them.
Kinsui is open daily from 11:30 to 22:00, with last orders at 20:00, and works by reservation only. It is a room for family milestones, business entertaining and traditional Japanese wedding banquets, and guests are asked not to wear yukata, shorts or sandals.
Address: Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo (garden), 2-10-8 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8680, Tokyo
Private dining and large groups
Ten private rooms seat from two to 60 guests, and two annex houses take parties of two to eight.
Private rooms are held on request rather than booked online. See every Las Vegas restaurant that takes a group.
Kinsui takes reservations through TableCheck. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Tokyo; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Lunch and Dinner 11:30 - 22:00
- Tuesday: Lunch and Dinner 11:30 - 22:00
- Wednesday: Lunch and Dinner 11:30 - 22:00
- Thursday: Lunch and Dinner 11:30 - 22:00
- Friday: Lunch and Dinner 11:30 - 22:00
- Saturday: Lunch and Dinner 11:30 - 22:00
- Sunday: Lunch and Dinner 11:30 - 22:00
Frequently asked about Kinsui
How do I get a reservation at Kinsui in Tokyo?
Tables at Kinsui are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Tokyo plan, our Tokyo partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Kinsui?
Kinsui is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Kinsui?
Kinsui keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Kinsui located?
Kinsui is in Tokyo, at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo (garden), 2-10-8 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8680. MyRSVP can build it into a full Tokyo itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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