Release rule

When does Hatou open reservations?

神楽坂 波濤 · Kagurazaka, Tokyo · Sushi

How to book

PlatformOMAKASE

OMAKASE or Ikyu. On the 1st of each month the book opens for dates through the end of the following month. Eight seats; Saturday lunch is easiest.

What to expect: Tabelog Award Silver 2026. Book opens on the 1st for dates through the end of the following month; also on Ikyu.

Next release days

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

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How do I book Hatou 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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