Kasho Kikuya
Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
- JPY 999 View spending breakdown
Why go
Ninth-floor Minami-Aoyama wagashi specialist recognized in Tabelog's 2023 Tokyo traditional-sweets list, operating take-out only at under JPY 999. The format prioritizes portability and craft over ambiance, with Tuesday–Saturday hours and walk-in availability most weekdays.
About Kasho Kikuya
Tokyo's traditional sweets scene often trades on established craft, Kasho Kikuya is a Tokyo venue associated with the Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe category. It has a listed spending band of under JPY 999, regular daytime hours on Tuesday through Saturday. Whether it justifies a dedicated stop depends on how you prioritize a focused sweets visit over a fuller restaurant itinerary.
Kasho Kikuya is in Tokyo and listed in a modest spending band of under JPY 999. That makes the venue an accessible stop compared with many higher-commitment meals elsewhere in the city. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM, with Monday and Sunday closed. Specific menu items, seating format, booking requirements, service details are not publicly established, so plan with flexibility.
What the Tabelog 100 Recognition Signals
Selection for the 2023 Tokyo wagashi list places Kasho Kikuya within Tabelog's recognized group for Japanese traditional sweets and Japanese sweets cafes in Tokyo. The Our full Tokyo restaurants guide includes several peers and options across different formats; the distinction here is that Kasho Kikuya is best understood through its sweets-category recognition rather than through claims about a broader restaurant format. Visitors should avoid assuming details such as counter service, plated courses, or a particular menu structure unless confirmed directly with the venue.
Logistics and Practical Considerations
The accessible price point and daytime operating window from Tuesday through Saturday make Kasho Kikuya a straightforward stop, but it is not an all-purpose dining destination. Compared with CLINTON ST. BAKING COMPANY & RESTAURANT Minami aoyama ten, the value proposition is different: Kasho Kikuya is tied to Tokyo's traditional-sweets category rather than a broader meal. For visitors threading Our full Tokyo hotels guide itineraries through Tokyo, Kasho Kikuya works best as a concise stop planned around its published hours.
The sweets-focused category may suit travelers seeking recognized Tokyo wagashi, whether planned before Our full Tokyo bars guide venues or folded into a broader day in the city. It should not be compared too directly with full restaurant meals at SITAARA Aoyama ten, NéMo, Peruvian DESTINO51, or TEST KITCHEN H, because Kasho Kikuya does not describe a comparable meal format. Solo visitors, couples, groups should think in terms of timing and direct confirmation rather than assuming restaurant-style progression. Coordinate the stop with broader Tokyo plans rather than treating it as the only event of the day.
Practical summary: Kasho Kikuya is in Tokyo; it is recognized in the 2023 Tabelog 100 list for Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe in Tokyo; the public spending band is under JPY 999; hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM, with Monday and Sunday closed; confirm current details directly before visiting.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato City, Minamiaoyama, 5 Chome−13−2 菊家ビル 9F
- Website
- ycraft.co.jp/kikuya
- Phone
- +81 3-3400-3856
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright yet intimate top‑floor shop space that preserves the feel of a pre‑war machiya, showcasing refined, visually artistic traditional wagashi with a calm, classic atmosphere suited to tea sweets rather than full restaurant dining.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- 水羊羹 (mizuyokan)
- 栗蒸し羊羹 (kuri-mushi yokan)
- 上生菓子 (seasonal namagashi)
- 御干菓子 (dry sweets)
- 利休ふやき
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato City, Minamiaoyama, 5 Chome−13−2 菊家ビル 9F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Peruvian DESTINO51, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
- CLINTON ST. BAKING COMPANY & RESTAURANT Minami aoyama ten, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- TEST KITCHEN H, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
- SITAARA Aoyama ten, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- NéMo, French, ¥¥¥
Restaurant context
At under JPY 999, Kasho Kikuya undercuts every seated peer: CLINTON ST. BAKING COMPANY & RESTAURANT Minami aoyama ten charges JPY 1,000–1,999 for lunch with table service two blocks away, while SITAARA Aoyama ten (JPY 5,000–5,999) and NéMo (French, ¥¥¥) deliver multi-course formats the wagashi shop never attempts. The trade: no seating, no plated progression, a ninth-floor location that demands intentionality. For travelers layering Our full Tokyo wineries guide or Our full Tokyo bars guide itineraries, the take-out model offers portability Peruvian DESTINO51 (JPY 8,000–9,999 dinner) cannot match.
Booking difficulty tilts easiest here, reservations available but rarely necessary Tuesday–Thursday, while TEST KITCHEN H (JPY 15,000–19,999) requires weeks of advance planning. Quality sits in Tokyo's upper wagashi tier per the Tabelog 100 credential, though the format precludes the tasting-menu storytelling that defines Jōdo Saké Bar in Los Angeles or －Grilled beef Sukiyaki－ KAMAKURA TANUKIAN 鎌倉 たぬき庵 in Kamakura. Choose the wagashi specialist for lowest cost and maximum flexibility; pick CLINTON ST. BAKING COMPANY for seated comfort at modest upsell; book NéMo when the occasion demands full French service.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Kasho Kikuya?
There is no specific booking window published. Treat Kasho Kikuya as a focused Tokyo sweets stop and check directly with the venue if you need to confirm availability before visiting.
What should I order at Kasho Kikuya?
Specific offerings are not listed, but the 2023 Tabelog 100 selection confirms recognition in the Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe category for Tokyo. Ask directly at the venue about available items when you arrive.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Kasho Kikuya?
Kasho Kikuya works best as a Tokyo venue recognized in the traditional-sweets category with an accessible listed spending band under ¥999.
What should I wear to Kasho Kikuya?
No specific dress code is provided. Choose practical attire for a daytime stop in Tokyo.
Is Kasho Kikuya worth the price?
The listed spending band is under ¥999, the venue has 2023 Tabelog 100 recognition in its Tokyo sweets category. For visitors interested in traditional Japanese sweets, that combination makes it a low-commitment stop to consider.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kasho Kikuya?
The hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM, with Monday and Sunday closed. Think of Kasho Kikuya as a Tokyo traditional-sweets stop rather than a meal-period restaurant.
Is Kasho Kikuya good for a special occasion?
It can make sense if the occasion calls for recognized Japanese traditional sweets. The 2023 Tabelog 100 designation gives Kasho Kikuya category credibility, while the venue is not set up as a full celebratory meal on site.
