Release rule

When does Aragawa open reservations?

麤皮 · Nishi-Shinbashi, Tokyo · Steak

How to book

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Reserve on TableCheck or by phone; no fixed release day, but weekend dinners go weeks ahead. Card hold at booking, 50%/100% cancellation at 48/24 hours, smart dress.

What to expect: Card pre-authorisation required; cancellation 50% at 48 hours, 100% at 24 hours (¥55,000 per head). 12% service charge and a dress code. Kobe honten is the original.

Next release days

No release day — book any time

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

How do I book Aragawa from abroad?

Use the channel shown above. If it is a Japanese-language phone line, our Tokyo desk can call for you on the release day and confirm in writing in your language; the booking fee is charged only when the seat is secured.

What time zone is the release time?

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). Release days are computed from the house's published rule and re-checked monthly.

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Rules are verified against official notices and platform listings and re-checked monthly. Houses change their systems without warning; treat the calendar as a planning tool and let us confirm the specifics for your dates.

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