It is easy to find good Kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo, Japan. However, finding an overall uniquely excellent Kaiseki experience is not as simple. We found such an experience at Chikuzen, a husband and wife outfit located right at the heart of Ginza. A small ~12 seater “hole-in-a-wall” place. The menu curated by Masami Sato (Sato-san) uses the freshest ingredients he can find that season. What makes Chikuzen standout is the sake pairing. The menu is best enjoyed paired with sake curated to one’s palate after a tasting session from nine different sakes. Together with having one’s the fortune told, based one’s chosen sake cup makes, this a truly unique experience Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4