Release rule

When does Tenjinbashi Aoki open reservations?

天神橋 青木 · Tenjinbashi 7-chome, Osaka · Kaiseki

How to book

PlatformIkyu

Ikyu (request plans) or phone, no release day; 8 seats, so aim a month ahead for Saturdays.

What to expect: Husband-and-wife 8-seat counter; two Michelin stars. Dinner Mon–Sat, lunch only Wed and Sat; Ikyu carries request plans. 50% from the day before, 100% same day.

Next release days

No release day — book any time

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

How do I book Tenjinbashi Aoki 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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