Release rule

When does Hantei open reservations?

はん亭 · Nezu, Tokyo · Kushiage

How to book

Online

Bookable any time through English-language online reservation pages, or by phone. No release day; weeknights often open a few days ahead, weekends earlier.

What to expect: Weeknights usually bookable a few days out; seatings are strict. Solo diners welcome.

Next release days

No release day — book any time

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

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How do I book Hantei 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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