2025.09.05
Tsukimi: Moon-Viewing Kaiseki in Tokyo | Ise Sueyoshi
By Chef Yuuki Tanaka, owner of Ise Sueyoshi — Tripadvisor Best of the Best: Japan #1, World #12.(source).
Moon-Viewing and New Rice
On an autumn night, we raise a cup to the quiet moonlight and offer gentle thanks for the harvest—that is Japan’s tsukimi. For a nation shaped by rice, the new-rice harvest ties a ribbon on a year’s work and marks a moment to bow to the heavens’ blessings. Around this time, clouds grow thin and the air turns clear, so the moonlight shines all the more. As an offering, we stack small, round dumplings into a little pyramid—tsukimi dango—white pearls set high to give thanks to the moon for the bounty.
This month’s menu follows the theme “A Story of Moon and Harvest.” Please enjoy our kaiseki as if listening closely to the turning of the seasons.
Autumn Harvest Kaiseki
An experience found only in this moment and place—that is the essence of kaiseki.
Kaiseki is Japan’s traditional course cuisine, yet it is more than a sequence of dishes: a seasonal story that honors timing, vessels, setting, and even the quiet pauses between. Meaning lives in every element—food, plate, and flower—guiding a small pilgrimage for all five senses.
This season at Ise Sueyoshi, we center early-autumn gifts from Chef Yuuki’s hometown, layering their aromas over the steam of freshly cooked new rice. We listen closely to each ingredient and add only what is needed.
It is an evening that reaches beyond sightseeing to touch Japan’s quiet sense of beauty—a gentle, refined entertainment for adults. We warmly invite you to experience it.
Read more: What is Kaiseki cuisine?
See more of our seasonal kaiseki and behind-the-scenes moments on Ise Sueyoshi Instagram
Guest Voices
One of the best meals I’ve ever eaten
Wow! We had an amazing experience at Ise Sueyoshi last week. Absolutely everything we ate was delicious and we loved that Yuuki was able to tell us where all of the food came from and knew the producers. The seasonality of the food is wonderful too, the new season rice we had was wonderful. The book accompanying the meal is lovely, the ambience is really special, with only one other couple dining with us, and the chefs are really friendly. Cannot recommend highly enough, just wish we could go again very soon!
We are proud to continue delivering an exceptional dining experience that earned us the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2024 award, ranking among the Best Restaurants in Tokyo. Our commitment to excellence in service and our dedication to offering the finest kaiseki dining experience in Tokyo remain unwavering. Discover more about our journey to becoming one of the best restaurants in the city[here].
Chef’s Hometown Harvest
From Chef Yuuki’s hometown—where the scent of earth and tide lingers—we hand-select the season’s purest flavors.
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Kaiseki for Everyone
To share the joy of kaiseki with everyone—that is our wish.
That is why we gladly accommodate vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free requests whenever possible. To prepare thoughtful, seasonal substitutions without disturbing the harmony of the course, please inform us at least 10 days before your visit; special sourcing and preparation are required.
Kaiseki basics → What is Kaiseki cuisine?
Our approach to dietary requests → Our Philosophy for Dietary Restrictions
Visit Ise Sueyoshi
- Location: 12 minutes from Roppongi Station / 8 minutes from Hiroo Station
- Seatings: 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM (simultaneous start). Saturdays also at 12:00 PM (noon). (Reservations only.) / Closed Sundays
- Course: ¥22,000 including service & tax
Book your experience → Reservation Page
Reservation Information
In response to many requests from our guests, Ise Sueyoshi now accepts reservations up to 180 days in advance of your preferred dining date.
With only 10 seats available, we are committed to providing a smooth and personalized reservation experience.
To ensure you don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate your important anniversaries or special occasions with us, we highly recommend making your reservation as soon as your plans are set.
If you are planning a trip to Japan, we warmly invite you to include a special moment at Ise Sueyoshi in your itinerary.
Many of our guests also choose us for their final evening in Japan, as a beautiful and memorable way to conclude their journey.
Please note that our reservation policies may change without prior notice. For the latest updates, please refer to our reservation page.
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o Awarded the prestigious Best Luxury Restaurant by TripAdvisor
o Ranked 2nd worldwide, 1st in Japan, and 1st in Asia
o Google rating of 4.9 (as of 2024)
o Vegan-friendly
o Halal selections
o Gluten-free options
o Vegetarian delights
o Pork-free choices
o Perfect for pescatarians
o Welcoming and inclusive environment for LGBTQ guests
o Just a 12-minute walk from Roppongi Station or 8-minutes from Hiroo Station
o 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (reservations-only)
o Closed on Sun and Mon
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