Release rule

How to Book Shinbashi Hoshino: Reservation Release Day, Phone and Rules (2026)

新ばし 星野 · Shinbashi, Tokyo · Kaiseki · Dinner only

How to book this house

Introduction-only since 2023: the house takes three parties a night and asks callers for the date of their last visit. New guests are not accepted directly — a regular's introduction, then a wait of about a year.

Introduction only — follow and we tell you if it ever opens to new guests.

Where bookings are taken
Phone only
Lunch / dinner
Dinner only
Phone line
03-6450-1818, Japanese; dinner Mon–Sat 18:00–23:00, closed Sun & holidays
If a seat comes back

This house takes bookings only by phone, so there is no online vacancy alert.

Trained at Kyoaji

About this house

Kyoto-style kaiseki from chef Yoshiaki Hoshino, an alumnus of the Kyoaji kitchen; open since February 2012 and now at Shinbashi 5-31-3, about 400 m from Onarimon Station. Dinner only, Monday to Saturday from 18:00; closed Sundays and holidays.

Read more

Tabelog lists a single omakase course at ¥50,000 including tax. Since the 2023 bookings the house takes reservations by introduction only, so first-time guests cannot book; recent reviews describe visiting as guests of regulars. Prices are indicative, as listed on Tabelog (October 2026). Cards accepted. Tabelog Japanese Cuisine Tokyo Hyakumeiten 2023 and 2025.

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Next release days

Introduction only

Last verified October 4, 2026 · checked by our desk October 18, 2026

Source for the booking rule: Tabelog, read October 4, 2026.

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

When does Shinbashi Hoshino open its reservation book?

Introduction-only since 2023: the house takes three parties a night and asks callers for the date of their last visit. New guests are not accepted directly — a regular's introduction, then a wait of about a year. All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

How do I book Shinbashi Hoshino from abroad?

Shinbashi Hoshino cannot be booked without an introduction from an existing guest; there is no public reservation book.

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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