Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

Ginza Inaba

Name: Ginza Inaba
Address: Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 8 Chome−12−15 全国燃料会館 1F, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81 3-6260-6568
Price range: JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999

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About Ginza Inaba

A 16-seat kaiseki counter in Ginza offering private-room omakase from JPY 30,000 at dinner, JPY 8,000 at lunch. Recognised by Tabelog's Japanese cuisine TOKYO 100 in 2023 and 2025, the venue suits groups of 2–8 seeking controlled, seasonal dining before 10 PM. Breakfast service available Saturday mornings from 9:00 AM.

Ginza Inaba in Tokyo is a premium restaurant with verified listed price ranges of JPY 30,000–39,999 and JPY 8,000–9,999. Its confirmed schedule is Monday to Friday from 10:30 AM–12 PM and 6–10 PM, Saturday from 9 AM–12 PM and 6–10 PM, and Sunday closed. The dress code is smart casual. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - TOKYO - 2025.

Beyond those points, public-facing details should be treated carefully: specific seating layouts, room types, service charges, beverage programs, chef biographies, menu format, and booking mechanics are not verified in the available data. That makes Ginza Inaba best assessed through the confirmed basics: Tokyo location, premium pricing, smart-casual dress, and a schedule that includes both daytime and evening service windows on weekdays and Saturday.

What Works for Evening Bookings (and What Doesn't)

Dinner hours are verified as 6–10 PM from Monday through Saturday, with the restaurant closed on Sunday. That makes Ginza Inaba a possible evening choice in Tokyo, but not a venue with confirmed late-night hours beyond 10 PM. If you need a later meal, compare the timing against other Tokyo dining options or explore our full Tokyo restaurants guide.

For planning, the most useful confirmed detail is the split schedule: weekday service is listed from 10:30 AM–12 PM and 6–10 PM, while Saturday is listed from 9 AM–12 PM and 6–10 PM. Guests should confirm the current reservation window directly before making plans, especially because no verified details are available here on seating format, course length, or last-order policy.

Planning Context and Peer Comparison

Ginza Inaba is listed in Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - TOKYO - 2025, but the provided data does not verify a specific cuisine label, menu structure, chef-led format, or signature dishes. The safest comparison is therefore by price, schedule, and occasion rather than by unverified menu claims.

Within Tokyo’s premium dining landscape, Sushi Kanesaka and Arai may be useful comparison points for diners considering a high-end reservation, while Chuka Ginza Tei, Ginza Kani Matsu, and Yakitori Hirano offer other named reference points from the verified peer set. For visitors balancing Ginza Inaba with hotels or nightlife, it may also help to cross-reference Tokyo hotels and Tokyo bars when planning the wider evening.

Quick reference: Tokyo; JPY 30,000–39,999 and JPY 8,000–9,999 listed price ranges; smart-casual dress code; Monday–Friday 10:30 AM–12 PM and 6–10 PM; Saturday 9 AM–12 PM and 6–10 PM; Sunday closed; listed in Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - TOKYO - 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ginza Inaba worth it?

Ginza Inaba is a premium Tokyo restaurant with listed price ranges of ¥30,000–¥39,999 and ¥8,000–¥9,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - TOKYO - 2025. Whether it is worth booking depends on whether those confirmed price points, hours, and recognition match your plans.

Is daytime or dinner better at Ginza Inaba?

The verified hours include daytime service windows from 10:30 AM–12 PM Monday to Friday and 9 AM–12 PM on Saturday, plus dinner hours from 6–10 PM Monday to Saturday. The provided data does not verify differences in menu format between daytime and dinner, so confirm the current offering before booking.

Is Ginza Inaba good for solo dining?

The provided data does not verify seating layout, counter availability, or room configuration. Solo diners should confirm directly whether the restaurant can accommodate the reservation style they want.

Does Ginza Inaba handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary and allergy accommodation details are not verified in the available data. Guests with restrictions should contact the restaurant before booking and confirm what can be accommodated.

Can I eat at the bar at Ginza Inaba?

Bar or counter seating is not verified in the available data. The confirmed planning details are Tokyo location, smart-casual dress code, listed price ranges, and operating hours.

Location

Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 8 Chome−12−15 全国燃料会館 1F

Tokyo, Japan

Compare Ginza Inaba

Price vs. Value: Ginza Inaba

Venue	Price	Booking Difficulty
Ginza Inaba	JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999	Easy
Yakitori Hirano	JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999	Unknown
Chuka Ginza Tei	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999	Unknown
Sushi Kanesaka	¥¥¥¥	Unknown
Arai		Unknown
Ginza Kani Matsu	JPY 50,000 - JPY 59,999 JPY 50,000 - JPY 59,999	Unknown

How Ginza Inaba compares with nearby options at a similar price tier.

Also Consider

Yakitori Hirano, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
Chuka Ginza Tei, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
Sushi Kanesaka, Sushi, ¥¥¥¥
Arai, Notable alternative
Ginza Kani Matsu, Crab, Japanese Cuisine, JPY 50,000 - JPY 59,999 JPY 50,000 - JPY 59,999

At JPY 30,000–39,999 for dinner, Ginza Inaba sits in the middle tier of Ginza kaiseki, well below the JPY 50,000+ charged by Ginza Kani Matsu but significantly above the JPY 15,000–19,999 omakase at Yakitori Hirano. The private-room format makes it a better choice for groups of 4+ or business dinners where conversation privacy matters; if you're dining solo or as a pair and prefer counter interaction, Sushi Kanesaka or Arai deliver more direct chef engagement. Booking difficulty is easier here than at multi-month-waitlist venues, though the 16-seat capacity and private-room allocation mean weekends fill quickly.

For value, the lunch service (JPY 8,000–9,999) undercuts most Ginza kaiseki by 30–40%, making it the stronger recommendation for first-time visitors or those testing fit before committing to dinner. Chuka Ginza Tei offers a sub-JPY 2,000 alternative if your priority is proximity over format, but the experience gap is categorical. If your schedule allows flexibility, the Saturday 9:00 AM breakfast seating (no service charge) is the most distinctive offering here, few kaiseki venues open before lunch, and the format suits business travellers consolidating meetings and meals.

Ambiance leans formal and subdued; if you're seeking a lively, late-night energy, look elsewhere, service concludes by 10 PM, and the private-room setup mutes the communal buzz of open counters. For special occasions where the priority is uninterrupted conversation and seasonal kaiseki technique at a (relatively) accessible price, this is a solid choice within the Ginza radius.