Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

Usagiya

Name: Usagiya
Address: 1 Chome-10-10 Ueno, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0005, Japan, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81 3-3831-6195

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Ueno sweet stop

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About Usagiya

A century-old Ueno shop selling dorayaki and traditional wagashi for under ¥1,000, recognized by Tabelog 100. Take-out only, with a focus on red-bean-paste sweets made using fourth-generation techniques. Best for morning visits when stock is freshest; after 4 PM, reservations are required for dorayaki.

Usagiya in Tokyo has a verified listed price of ¥999. Its confirmed hours are 9 AM to 6 PM every day except Wednesday, when it is closed. The venue is also listed in the Tabelog 100 Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe selection for Tokyo in 2023.

Beyond those verified details, this guide does not have confirmed information on Usagiya's service format, seating, payment methods, menu items, dietary accommodations, or take-out and delivery options. Treat any highly specific claims about how to order, what sells out, or what the shop specializes in as unverified unless you confirm them directly before visiting.

What to Expect Inside

The verified public information supports a simple planning frame: Usagiya is a Tokyo venue with daytime hours and a listed price of ¥999. It opens at 9 AM and closes at 6 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, with Wednesday as the regular closed day.

Specific operational details such as counter service, table service, reservations, wheelchair access, payment types, or the size of the selection are not part of the verified record provided here. If any of those points matter to your visit, confirm them directly before making plans.

How It Fits Among Food Options

Usagiya's verified Tabelog 100 recognition places it within the Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe context for Tokyo in 2023. For broader planning, it can be considered alongside other Pearl-listed venues such as Ponta Honke or Kikuchi, depending on what kind of meal or stop you are planning.

Because the verified data does not establish Usagiya's seating, service style, or menu format, it should not be compared too narrowly with dining-room experiences such as CRANE, Kuriya Kurogi, or da GIORGIO. The safest comparison is broad: Usagiya is a Tokyo venue with confirmed daytime hours, a ¥999 listed price, 2023 Tabelog 100 recognition in a sweets category.

When to Visit and What to Order

Plan around the confirmed schedule: Usagiya is open from 9 AM to 6 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, closed on Wednesday. No verified lunch, dinner, reservation, sell-out, or late-day ordering policy is available here, so avoid building a visit around those assumptions without checking first.

The verified data does not confirm specific dishes, menu structure, beverages, allergy information, or dietary options. The most grounded way to approach Usagiya is to check the current offering directly and use the verified price point and hours as your planning baseline.

For more context on Tokyo dining, consult our full Tokyo restaurants guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should a first-timer know about Usagiya?

Usagiya is in Tokyo, has a verified listed price of ¥999, is open 9 AM to 6 PM every day except Wednesday. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe selection for Tokyo in 2023.

What should I order at Usagiya?

The verified data provided here does not confirm specific menu items. Check the current offering directly when you visit.

What should I wear to Usagiya?

No verified dress code is available. Dress comfortably for a daytime stop in Tokyo.

Is Usagiya good for a special occasion?

It may be worth considering if the verified details fit your plans: Tokyo location, 9 AM to 6 PM hours except Wednesday, ¥999 listed price, 2023 Tabelog 100 recognition in a Japanese sweets category. Specifics such as seating, service style, packaging are not verified here.

Is lunch or dinner better at Usagiya?

The verified hours are 9 AM to 6 PM, with Wednesday closed. The data does not confirm a lunch or dinner service, so plan it as a daytime visit rather than assuming a meal period.

Is the tasting menu worth it at Usagiya?

No tasting menu is verified in the available data. Confirm the current format directly before visiting if that matters to you.

Is Usagiya worth the price?

The verified listed price is ¥999. Whether it is worth it depends on your interest in visiting a Tokyo venue recognized in the 2023 Tabelog 100 Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe selection.

Location

1 Chome-10-10 Ueno, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0005, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Compare Usagiya

Worth the Price? Usagiya vs. Peers

Venue	Price
Usagiya	- JPY 999 - JPY 999
Kikuchi
Ponta Honke	¥¥
Kuriya Kurogi	JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
CRANE	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
da GIORGIO	JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999

Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.

Also Consider

Kikuchi, Kaiseki, Kaiseki
Ponta Honke, Yoshoku, ¥¥
Kuriya Kurogi, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
CRANE, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
da GIORGIO, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999

Usagiya sits at the budget end of Tokyo's wagashi spectrum, making it more accessible than seated tea-house experiences but less polished than contemporary patisseries. At under ¥1,000, it's cheaper than da GIORGIO, which runs ¥4,000–¥7,999 for full courses, simpler than Kikuchi's kaiseki format. For travelers seeking traditional sweets without the formality or price of a multi-course meal, Usagiya is the straightforward choice.

Ponta Honke offers a different category entirely, yoshoku at the ¥¥ tier, but shares Usagiya's neighborhood appeal and long operating history. CRANE and Kuriya Kurogi deliver more structured meals at ¥1,000–¥2,999, but neither specializes in sweets. If you're already in Ueno and want a quick, quality wagashi stop without reservations or ceremony, Usagiya is the easiest booking in the group.

The Tabelog 100 recognition confirms that the quality-to-price ratio here is competitive with Tokyo's more expensive wagashi options. For travelers prioritizing value and simplicity over ambiance, Usagiya outperforms peers in its price bracket. For those wanting a sit-down experience or a broader dessert menu, look elsewhere.