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Tsunokamizaka Koshiba sits in a calm corner of Shinjuku’s Arakicho neighborhood, steps from Akebonobashi Station. The name recalls the nearby Tsunokamizaka slope, and the interior is deliberately understated: a counter that seats guests in front of the kitchen, with a peaceful, unhurried atmosphere. The restaurant uses air conditioning, though the focus is always on the food and the moment.
The kitchen selects ingredients from across Japan, changing with every season. The cooking is a study in restraint – delicate flavors that let the natural character of each component speak. Course meals begin at 28,000 yen (tax and service included), and the menu can be adjusted to individual preferences with advance notice. Tableware is chosen with the same care as the ingredients, adding a quiet layer of artistry to each course.
Tsunokamizaka Koshiba’s dedication to the traditions of Japanese cuisine has earned it a Michelin Recommended award for 2026. The restaurant offers lunch on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and dinner from 18:00 to 22:30. It is a place for those who appreciate food that is both precise and rooted in the rhythms of the land.
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