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Ginza, Tokyo

# Ginza Shinohara

A Ginza kaiseki room where seasonal Japanese ceremony is delivered with warmth, polish, and exact timing.

FlightLogic expert score: **9.3/10** · Editorial composite rating 4.8/5 · ££££ · [Kaiseki](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/kaiseki/) , [Japanese](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/japanese/)

Illustration: FlightLogic AI-generated cuisine impression — not a photograph of the restaurant.

Quick answer

**Is Ginza Shinohara worth visiting?** FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 9.3/10 based on editorial research. The 4.8/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. It has 2 Michelin stars. Best for kaiseki formality, ginza special occasions, seasonal japanese dining.

## About Ginza Shinohara

Ginza Shinohara brings kaiseki formality into a room that feels generous rather than severe. The menu follows the season closely through hassun, soup, sashimi, grilled fish, rice, and sweets, with tableware and presentation carrying as much meaning as garnish. Compared with Tokyo's more rarefied counters, Shinohara has a visible hospitality streak: the pacing is exact, but the meal breathes. Two stars feel right for a restaurant that prizes tradition without freezing it.

## Menu highlights

- **Seasonal Kaiseki Menu** ¥48,000 *Multi-course Japanese menu following monthly ingredients and tableware*
- **Hassun of Seasonal Bites** included *Composed tray expressing the month through small precise preparations*
- **Matsutake Rice** included *Autumn signature-style claypot rice with mushroom fragrance and clear broth*

Rating transparency

**FlightLogic expert score: 9.3/10.** Star ratings on this page are editorial composites from named FlightLogic research — not aggregated consumer submissions — unless individually marked as verified below. [How we verify reviews](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

Star rating is a FlightLogic editorial composite for guide purposes. Individual excerpts below are editorial samples unless marked with transaction or geolocation verification.

## Editorial rating breakdown

Distribution reflects FlightLogic editorial modelling for guide comparison. See published excerpts below.

## Published reviews

Sorted by date (newest first). We do not reorder by rating or “helpfulness”. [Review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

1. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample The cooking is polished without feeling anonymous, especially when the kitchen leans into kaiseki detail instead of luxury for its own sake. It is expensive, but the service rhythm and wine advice made the longer menu feel measured. — James Chen · 22 May 2026
2. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample Ginza Shinohara feels completely anchored in Ginza: the room, pacing, and seasonal kaiseki menu all make the meal feel specific rather than imported. The strongest courses had a clear point of view and enough restraint to avoid turning dinner into a demonstration. — Priya Sharma · 14 March 2026

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### How far ahead should I book Ginza Shinohara?

For prime dinner seats, book at least two to three months ahead; tasting counters and weekend tables usually move fastest.

### Is Ginza Shinohara best for a full tasting menu?

Yes. The restaurant is a kaiseki experience, so the seasonal sequence and tableware are inseparable from the food.

## Visit info

### Hours

**Monday**

Closed

**Tuesday**

18:00-22:00

**Wednesday**

18:00-22:00

**Thursday**

18:00-22:00

**Friday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Saturday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Sunday**

Closed

### Features

- Reservations accepted
- Wheelchair accessible

Last updated: 28 June 2026

## Location

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