Inshotei

A set of small Japanese dishes in colorful bowls at Inshotei in Ueno Park Ueno
Small dishes at Inshotei, photographed in 2005. Menus change with the season. Photo: Kanko* / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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A set of small Japanese dishes in colorful bowls at Inshotei in Ueno Park
Small dishes at Inshotei, photographed in 2005. Menus change with the season. Photo: Kanko* / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Overview

Inshotei is a Japanese restaurant inside Ueno Park, established in 1875. It serves seasonal kaiseki courses, a tofu and yuba (tofu skin) kaiseki, and torisuki (chicken sukiyaki), and makes an easy lunch stop between the park’s museums.

AreaUeno
CuisineKaiseki
Budget¥5,000–¥10,000 per person

Cuisine & Specialties

Seasonal kaiseki, tofu and yuba kaiseki, and torisuki (chicken sukiyaki). Wheat gluten in the chicken sukiyaki can be replaced with tofu on request.

Price Range

¥5,000–¥10,000 per person. Lunch from ¥2,000 (tea-style three-tier box lunch). Seasonal kaiseki ¥7,800–¥20,000. Prices include tax.

Menu Highlights

  • Japanese tea-style three-tier box lunch (¥2,000)
  • Tofu Yuba Kaiseki Course (¥6,500, lunch)
  • Seasonal Kaiseki (¥7,800–¥20,000)
  • Torisuki chicken sukiyaki (¥7,800 / ¥11,000, dinner)
  • Kids' course (¥1,900 / ¥2,850)

Opening Hours

  • Lunch: from 11:00 (last order 15:00)
  • Dinner: 17:00–22:00 (last order 21:00 Monday–Saturday, 20:30 Sundays and holidays)

Hours change, especially on holidays. Check the official website before you go.

Location & Access

4-59 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007

Inside Ueno Park. See our Ueno guide for the park's stations.

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English-friendly Information

  • English menu: Not confirmed
  • English-speaking staff: Not confirmed
  • Family friendly

Reservation Information

Reservations are required for seasonal kaiseki courses. Book online, or call +81-50-3628-5024 (reservations, from abroad). Cancellation fees apply: 80% of the course fee the day before, 100% on the day.

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Information last checked on November 4, 2026. Hours, menus and prices change, so please check the official website before you go.

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