50 Fine Dining Restaurants in Japan - Reservation Only!
Introducing 52 top restaurants in Japan that offer a unique dining experience, including Michelin star awarded restaurants.
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You will be in Tokyo in January 2026? Then you shouldn't miss out on exclusive merchandise, character-inspired meals and an experience that is unique to Japan - Welcome to the world of anime cafés and restaurants! Here are five recommendations for your trip:
1. SANRIO Cinnamoroll Café
Regularly reaching the rank of the most popular Sanrio character, Cinnamoroll is the star of this character cafe in Tokyo! Take a seat in this cozy place to enjoy special dishes, sweets or drinks - all inspired by the adorable character. How about savory ramen or a sweet peach lemonade? It's open year-round and serves menu items fitting all temperatures.
You can even buy a cup and a plate of Cinnamoroll, designs that are only available at the three cafe locations in Japan. They are the perfect addition for your tableware at home!
© SANRIO CO., LTD.
Locations:
Shinjuku (160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku, Shinjuku, 3-1-26, Marui Annex (1st Floor)) - View on Google Maps
Other locations are in Osaka and Fukuoka!
Closest Train Station: Shibuya (3 minutes)
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Weekdays), 10:30 AM - 8:00 PM (Weekends & Public Holidays)
Take Out: Special Take-Out Menu Available
Reservation: Not available
2. Puella Magi Madoka Magica x Roll Ice Cream Factory
Roll ice cream, the trend born in New York, has come to Japan! Not only is it a creative dessert, Roll Ice Cream Factory also offers five limited editions inspired by the main characters of Puella Magi Madoka Magica until the end of January. Make a reservation, if you wish to avoid long lines and ensure that you get served before they run out!
Madoka, Sayaka, Homura, Mami and Kyoko are the namesakes of the special menus. For example, Mami's menu is vanilla ice cream rolls mixed with cornflakes and topped with apple, whipped cream and apple cinnamon sauce. Delicious and insta-worthy!
For every special menu item ordered you get one random postcard that was specifically designed for this campaign. You can't get them anywhere else. Same goes for the limited goods that can only be purchased at the collaboration stores. This merchandise for all fans acrylic stands and button to small plates. Get them at Roll Ice Cream Factory before they are sold-out.
© Magica Quartet / Aniplex, Madoka Project
Puella Magi Madoka Magica x Roll Ice Cream Factory (until January 31st 2026)
Locations:
Shibuya (150-0043 Tokyo, Shibuya, Dogenzaka, 2-6-17, Shibuto Cine Tower (1st Floor), 5 minutes from Shibuya Station) - View on Google Maps
Ikebukuro (170-0013 Tokyo, Toshima, Higashi Ikebukuro, 1-36-1, Nr. 2 YH Building (1st Floor), 5 minutes from Ikebukuro Station) - View on Google Maps
Harajuku/Omotesando (150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingu-Mae, 6-6-6, Onden 1st Building (1st Floor), 3 minutes from Meiji Jingu-Mae Station) - View on Google Maps
Other locations are in Osaka and Sapporo!
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Monday – Friday), 8:30 AM – 9:05 PM (Weekend & Public Holiday)
Reservation: Required via website*
3. Zootopia 2 x OH MY CAFE
Join Judy, Nick, Gary, Pawbert and all your favorite characters from Disney's latest hit movie at five special cafes in Japan! Three of them can be found in Tokyo. They are brand new and offer a variety of exclusive menu items as well as limited merchandise from Zootopia 2.
For every drink purchased, you get an exclusive coaster, and for every 3000 yen spent on merchandise, you receive a trading card shaped like a cinema ticket. It has never been this fun to eat at a cafe! But be careful: Some of these benefits are limited to customers who have made reservations in advance.
Burgers and sandwiches are only some of the tasty menu options. They are accompanied by drinks in all colors of the rainbow - don't miss out!
© Disney
Locations:
Omotesando (150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingu-Mae, 4-12-10, Omotesando Hills (Floor B3), 3 minutes from Omotesando Station) - View on Google Maps
Ikebukuro (170-0013 Tokyo, Toshima, Higashi Ikebukuro, 1-30-3, BOX cafe&space at grandscape IKEBUKURO (Floor B1), 4 minutes from Ikebukuro Station) - View on Google Maps
Shibuya (150-0043 Tokyo, Shibuya, Dogenzaka, 2-29-1, BOX cafe&space SHIBUYA 109 (Floor B2), 5 minutes from Shibuya Station) - View on Google Maps
Other locations are in Nagoya and Osaka!
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:15 PM
Take Out: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Reservation: Required via website* - 770 yen fee per person, including a free goodie!
4. ONE PIECE: CHOPPER's CAFE
Beloved ONE PIECE character Chopper has opened his own cafe and it's the perfect place for fans with a sweet tooth! Pancakes, cotton candy and marshmallow lattes are as sweet as Chopper is cute. Plus, the cafe's interior is an amazing background for stylish pictures to always remember your visit.
For as little as 605 yen (less than 4 USD) there is exclusive commemorative merchandise available. Key chains, handkerchiefs and mugs featuring Chopper's irresistibly adorable face can't wait to go home with you!
© CHOPPER's Friends
Location: 150-0043 Tokyo, Shibuya, Dogenzaka, 2-29-1, SHIBUYA 109 (Floor B2) - View on Google Maps
Closest Train Station: Shibuya (3 minutes)
Opening Hours: 10:15 AM – 8:30 PM
Take Out: 10:45 AM - 8:00 PM
Reservation: Required via website* - 660 yen fee per person, including a free goodie!
5. SEVENTEEN MINITEEN CAFÉ
This is the perfect place to be for all k-pop fans and fans of cute characters! MINITEEN are thirteen characters by the members of k-pop group SEVENTEEN, who is extremely popular in Japan as well. The menus were carefully crafted as well, for example the Happy Box Plate or Colorful Fruit Parfait.
For every drink you order, you get an exclusive trading card of a character of your choice - you can order up to three drinks per person and collect them all with ease if you go with friends. But hurry, this SEVENTEEN theme cafe is only open until late June!
© PLEDIS ENTERTAINMENT & HYBE.
MINITEEN CAFÉ (until January 25th 2026)
Locations:
Omotesando (150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingu-Mae, 5-13-2, BOX cafe&space Omotesando (Floor B1F), 3 minutes from Omotesando Station) - View on Google Maps
Other locations are in Osaka and Nagoya!
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Take Out: 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Reservation: Recommended via website* - 880 yen fee per person, including a free goodie!
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