Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

Hiyama

Name: Hiyama
Address: 2 Chome-5-1 Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0013, Japan, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81 3-3666-2901

850Pearl Points

Silver-rated sukiyaki outside central Tokyo.

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About Hiyama

Hiyama is a Tabelog Silver Award winner (2025, 2026) with a 4.48 score, ranked 174th in Japan by Opinionated About Dining in 2025. Set in Higashi-Kawaguchi, Saitama — not central Tokyo — it is the most consistently decorated sukiyaki option in its Tabelog tier. Budget JPY 100,000 per head with drinks. Private tatami rooms for two to six make it a strong choice for celebratory dinners.

Should You Book Hiyama?

If you are weighing Hiyama against Tokyo's more central high-end sukiyaki options like Imahan or Imafuku, the calculus is direct: Hiyama sits in Higashi-Kawaguchi, Saitama, a short walk from the JR Musashino Line station, not in the Nihonbashi address listed in some directories. It is harder to reach than its central Tokyo competitors, but for serious sukiyaki enthusiasts, the Tabelog score of 4.48 and back-to-back Silver Awards in 2025 and 2026 put it in a tier that justifies the detour. Book it if sukiyaki is the specific goal and you are willing to factor in travel time from central Tokyo.

Hiyama at a Glance

Hiyama has held Tabelog Silver status in 2023, 2025, and 2026, with Bronze in 2021 and 2022, and has been selected for the Tabelog Japanese Cuisine EAST "Top 100" in 2021, 2023, and 2025. That is a consistent upward trajectory over five years, which is the kind of track record that separates a venue briefly in form from one operating at a sustained level. Opinionated About Dining ranked it 174th among all Japan restaurants in 2025, up from 288th in 2024, confirming the momentum is real, not a one-year spike.

The restaurant seats 20 in total, which shapes the entire experience. At that scale, the room is quiet and controlled, not the loud, theatrical sukiyaki-house atmosphere you find at larger tourist-facing venues. The private tatami rooms, available for parties of two to six, change the dynamic further: at Hiyama, booking a private room is not a premium add-on reserved for corporate entertaining, it is a practical option even for a couple. This matters if you are planning a milestone dinner, a proposal, or simply a meal where conversation should not compete with adjacent tables. The 20-seat total means private-room availability is worth confirming at booking, since a significant share of the room capacity is absorbed by those private configurations.

The listed dinner budget runs JPY 50,000 to JPY 59,999 per person, but Tabelog review-based averages push closer to JPY 100,000 when drinks and the full sequence are included. Plan for the higher figure if you are accounting for a full evening. That puts Hiyama at the leading end of the Tokyo sukiyaki price tier, comparable in spend to serious kaiseki or high-end sushi. The question is whether sukiyaki at this price point delivers the same satisfaction as those formats for your specific group. For guests who find sukiyaki the most personally resonant of Japan's premium dining formats, it does. For guests who are neutral between formats, Harutaka or L'Effervescence may be stronger choices at a comparable spend.

Private rooms deserve specific attention for groups. Tatami configurations are available for two to four guests and two to six guests, and full private hire for up to 20 covers the entire restaurant. For a celebratory dinner for four to six, the private tatami room at Hiyama is a more considered option than booking a standard table at a louder venue in central Tokyo. The atmosphere in those rooms, separate from the main floor, is quiet and formal without being stiff. This is the configuration that most justifies the journey from central Tokyo for non-solo diners.

Hiyama is fully non-smoking inside, with a designated outdoor smoking space. Credit cards are accepted across major networks (VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX, Diners). Children are welcome, making it a viable option for family milestone meals, which Tabelog reviewers explicitly flag as an occasion the restaurant handles well.

For context on how this fits into Japan's broader dining picture, Hiyama sits in the same award tier as restaurants in other cities, such as Gion Sasaki in Kyoto, HAJIME in Osaka, and Goh in Fukuoka. If you are building a Japan itinerary and want to anchor it in Tokyo sukiyaki specifically, Hiyama is the most consistently decorated option in the Tabelog data set for the category. You can also compare it against SUKIYAKI ASAI for a different approach to the same format. For broader context on Tokyo dining across categories, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide.

Quick reference: Dinner JPY 50,000–59,999 listed / JPY 100,000 realistic with drinks. Mon–Sat 18:00–23:00 (L.O. 21:00). Closed Sundays and public holidays. 20 seats. Private tatami rooms for 2–6. Full private hire available. Reservations available.

Recognition & Ratings

Tabelog Score: 4.48
Tabelog Award: Silver 2026, Silver 2025, Bronze 2024, Silver 2023, Bronze 2022, Bronze 2021
Tabelog Japanese Cuisine EAST "Top 100": 2025, 2023, 2021
Opinionated About Dining: #174 in Japan (2025), #288 (2024)
Google: 4.5 / 477 reviews

Booking

Reservations are available and booking difficulty is rated Easy by Pearl. For a 20-seat restaurant with a 4.48 Tabelog score, that is a useful window: this is not the kind of place where you need to plan three months out. That said, private tatami rooms for specific configurations will fill faster, especially on weekends. Contact the restaurant directly to confirm private room availability alongside your reservation. The phone number on file is +81-48-296-6450. For planning beyond this venue, our Tokyo hotels guide and Tokyo experiences guide may be useful companions.

Practical Details

Hiyama is located in Higashi-Kawaguchi, Saitama, not central Tokyo. Access is on foot from Higashi-Kawaguchi Station (JR Musashino Line or Saitama Rapid Railway), approximately five minutes from the south exit heading east along the JR tracks, then left at the street where Daiei is visible. The building is on the right. Shared paid parking is available nearby with three affiliated coin lots offering service vouchers. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 18:00 to 23:00 with last orders at 21:00. Closed Sundays and public holidays. Credit cards accepted (VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX, Diners). No electronic money or QR code payments. Non-smoking indoors. Children welcome.

If you are also considering sukiyaki outside Tokyo, Wadakin in Mie is worth a look for a different regional take on the format. For other highly awarded dining in the greater Kanto area, 1000 in Yokohama is a nearby alternative for a contrasting style. Further afield in Japan, akordu in Nara and 6 in Okinawa round out a broader Japan itinerary. For international reference on what serious tasting-format dining costs at a comparable tier, Le Bernardin in New York City sits in a similar price band with a different format entirely.

Quick reference: Higashi-Kawaguchi Station, 5 min walk. Mon–Sat 18:00–23:00 (L.O. 21:00). Closed Sun/public holidays. Cards accepted. 20 seats. Private rooms for 2–6. Full private hire to 20. Parking nearby.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hiyama handle dietary restrictions?

No dietary accommodation information is documented for Hiyama. Given that sukiyaki is a format built around beef as the centrepiece, it is not a practical choice for vegetarians or those avoiding red meat. If you have specific allergies or requirements, check the venue's official channels at 048-296-6450 before booking — a 4.48 Tabelog score at this price point (¥50,000–¥59,999 per head) suggests a kitchen focused on a defined format rather than flexible substitutions.

Is lunch or dinner better at Hiyama?

Dinner is the primary experience here. Hiyama's Tabelog listing and award recognition (Silver 2025, 2026; Opinionated About Dining Top 174 in Japan 2025) are built around dinner service, which runs 18:00–23:00 with last orders at 21:00. The ¥50,000–¥59,999 per-head budget figure from Tabelog applies to dinner; lunch pricing is listed as not available in the data, so if a midday seating exists, it is not the format for which Hiyama has earned its reputation.

What should I wear to Hiyama?

No dress code is listed in Hiyama's official details. At a ¥50,000–¥59,999 per-head sukiyaki restaurant with private tatami rooms and consistent Tabelog Silver recognition, smart-casual at minimum is a reasonable assumption — but nothing in the venue data mandates formal attire. If you are unsure, call ahead on 048-296-6450.

How far ahead should I book Hiyama?

Reservations are available and Pearl rates booking difficulty as Easy, which is notable for a 20-seat restaurant scoring 4.48 on Tabelog. That said, private tatami rooms for 2–6 guests will fill before the general floor, so book those as early as possible. The Higashi-Kawaguchi location outside central Tokyo likely eases demand compared to equivalently rated venues in Shinjuku or Ginza — use that to your advantage and book 2–3 weeks out rather than leaving it to the last minute.

Is Hiyama good for solo dining?

Sukiyaki is a format designed around table-side cooking and shared portions, so solo dining here is unconventional. Hiyama's 20 seats and private tatami rooms (configured for 2–6 guests) are better suited to pairs or small groups. If solo Japanese fine dining in this price range is the goal, an omakase counter format — like those found at high-rated sushi or kaiseki venues in central Tokyo — will be a more natural fit.

Location

2 Chome-5-1 Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0013, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Also Consider

Harutaka — Sushi, ¥¥¥¥
L'Effervescence — French, ¥¥¥¥
RyuGin — Kaiseki, Japanese, ¥¥¥¥
HOMMAGE — Innovtive French, French, ¥¥¥¥
Crony — Innovative, French, ¥¥¥¥

At the JPY 50,000–100,000 per head price point, Hiyama competes directly with Tokyo's top-tier Japanese dining options, but it is doing something narrower and more specific than most of them. RyuGin covers more ground through kaiseki, giving you a broader sequence of techniques and ingredients at a comparable spend. If you want the most versatile premium Japanese dinner for the money, RyuGin is the stronger all-round choice. Hiyama wins if sukiyaki is specifically what you are after, and the Tabelog 4.48 score confirms it is operating at a level that justifies the format commitment.

Harutaka is the cleaner comparison for solo diners or couples who want a counter experience with similar prestige. The sushi counter format at Harutaka suits a solo diner or a pair more naturally than Hiyama's sukiyaki structure, and the central Tokyo location removes the Saitama travel factor. For groups of four to six who want a private room and a format centred on a shared pot, Hiyama is the better call. HOMMAGE and Crony both offer innovative French at the same tier and are worth considering if your group is split between Japanese and Western formats.

L'Effervescence is the choice if you want the highest technical ambition in the Western format at this price level in Tokyo. It is harder to book than Hiyama and the experience leans toward precision and restraint rather than the warmth and tableside ritual of sukiyaki. For a celebration where the cooking process at the table is part of the event, Hiyama is more engaging. For a celebration where the food itself is the sole focus, L'Effervescence and RyuGin have stronger individual dish narratives. The decision comes down to format preference: Hiyama is the most awarded sukiyaki option in this comparison set, and that is a specific case, not a general one.