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    Yakatabune Izanagi, Restaurant in Tokyo
    Restaurant
    Conde Nast 2026

    Yakatabune Izanagi

    Shinagawa, Tokyo

    Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

    The Read

    Price

    $500+per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Tokyo's first fine-dining wagyu omakase aboard a 12-seat yakatabune cruise, where chef Tatsuro Hirakubo serves Tajima beef against Tokyo Bay nightscape views. The combination of premium kuroge wagyu and theatrical waterside setting makes this a celebration-worthy venue, though the fixed omakase format and cruise schedule mean less flexibility than land-based yakiniku counters.

    About Yakatabune Izanagi

    Yakatabune Izanagi is associated with chef Tatsuro Hirakubo, an up-and-coming chef and a “wagyu wunderkind.” The venue is in Tokyo, has a smart-casual dress code, and is a reimagining of a traditional format.

    The Floating Wagyu Setting

    Yakatabune Izanagi is best approached as a Tokyo dining experience where the setting is part of the appeal. The venue is connected with Hirakubo’s wagyu-focused reputation and with an effort to rethink a traditional format.

    Who Should Book, And Who Shouldn't

    This may appeal to diners looking for a distinctive Tokyo venue rather than a standard dining room. It may suit occasions where atmosphere matters. Beyond the smart-casual dress code, diners with dietary needs, timing constraints, mobility concerns, or strong preferences about format should contact the venue in advance.

    Yakatabune Izanagi is a promising Tokyo venue with a chef-linked wagyu identity and a reimagined premise. Dress smart casual, and avoid assuming details about lunch service, fixed courses, capacity, specific cuts of beef, or the length of the experience.

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    Planning details

    Location
    Tennoz Pier (Tennozu Pier), 2-2-4 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
    Website
    tableall.com/restaurant/392

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Inside a sukiya-style, ryokan-inspired boat interior with tatami sensibility, counter seating for 12, Kyoto lanterns, bonsai, and large windows framing the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Bay nightscape; the mood is intimate, refined and romantic, with the motion of the boat and changing sky forming part of a calm yet cinematic experience.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantScenicRomantic

    Best For

    Special OccasionDate NightBusiness Dinner

    Experience

    Chefs CounterWaterfrontPanoramic View

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    View

    WaterfrontSkyline

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Formal
    Meal Pacing
    Extended Experience
    Capacity
    Intimate
    Kitchen
    Modern
    Menu Format
    Tasting menu, Omakase, Counter dining, Set menu
    Drinks Focus
    Sake, Wine, Shochu
    Private Dining
    Available
    Opened
    2025

    Signature Dishes

    • Seared Tamura beef wagyu sushi
    • Charcoal-grilled Tamura beef chateaubriand steak
    • Chateaubriand steak sandwich
    • Tajimaguro beef tataki
    • Yakiniku wagyu course
    • Wagyu sukiyaki
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    Tennoz Pier (Tennozu Pier), 2-2-4 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

    Planning details

    Location

    Tennoz Pier (Tennozu Pier), 2-2-4 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

    tableall.com/restaurant/392

    Recognition and awards

    Explore Tokyo

    Around this place
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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I wear to Yakatabune Izanagi?

    The dress code is smart casual. Choose polished, comfortable clothing appropriate for a Tokyo dining venue.