Release rule

When does Kabuto open reservations?

かぶと · Ikebukuro, Tokyo · Unagi

How to book

PlatformOMAKASE

OMAKASE only (no phone). On the first Thursday of every even month at 12:00 JST the next two months open and sell out in minutes.

What to expect: Tabelog Award 2026 Silver, 12–15 seats, cash only. The OMAKASE page fills within minutes of each drop; register and add a card beforehand. Phone bookings are no longer taken.

Next release days

Quarterly drop

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

How do I book Kabuto 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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