Release rule

When does Tempura Nakasei open reservations?

天麩羅 中清 · Asakusa, Tokyo · Tempura

How to book

Phone, in Japanese

The main hall is walk-in only. Garden rooms book mainly by phone in Japanese (course only), with a few seats on Japanese sites — no release day.

Phone line: ☎ Service hours — weekdays 11:30–14:00 and 17:00–21:00; Sat, Sun & holidays 11:30–20:00 (closed Tue & Wed)
What to expect: The 60-seat hall takes no reservations; the six garden rooms (course bookings only) go well ahead.

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 Tempura Nakasei 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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