From Japan, you can find things weird, amazing, creative and almost fantasy or scifi like and it is brought to the people in all kinds of different ways, one of these are themed restaurants. These restaurants give you the culinary experience as well very special experience out of them. Here are few of the amazing themed restaurants which can give you once in a life time experience!
Hananomai Ryougoku (Sumo-themed)
This is situated right in front of Ryogoku Station, which is the area of Sumo, There is an actual Dohyo (sumo ring) sitting right in the middle of the restaurant. There are even occasional shows performed on the Dohyo. You can enjoy good Japanese food while immersing yourself in the atmosphere of Sumo. Performances are usually on Saturdays. Please check the website below for more details.
Address
1-1-15 Kamezawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Access
1 min walk from JR Ryogoku Station
Tel
03-5619-4488
Hours
Monday 11:30 - 14:00 and 16:00 - 24:00
Tuesday - Friday 11:30 - 24:00
Saturday 11:00 - 24:00
Sunday & Holiday 11:00 - 23:00
Food Genre
Japanese
Ranse no Koshitsu Sengoku Buyuden (Samurai-themed)
This is a theme restaurant about the Sengoku Period where you can see replica armor of some samurais from that period. Inside this restaurant you can see many flags and family crests of the Samurai clan. If you are interested in Samurai this is definitely THE place to go!
Address
1-6-2 Kabukicho | 4F T-Wing Bldg., Shinjuku 160-0021, Tokyo Prefecture
Tel
03-3209-2277
Hours
Monday and Tuesday 17:00 - 24:00
Friday, Saturday, and day before the holiday 17:00 - 23:30
Sunday and Holiday 17:00 - 23:30
Access
3 min walk from Shinjyuku Station East Entrance, 4 min walk from Seibu Shinjyuku Station South Entrance on Seibu Shinjyuku Line
Food genre
Japanese...maybe some spirit of Samurai in it^^
Alice's Fantasy Restaurant (Alice in wonderland themed)
Alice’s Fantasy Restaurant is a chain of restaurants, each one of them showing a part of Alice’s journey through wonderland. The atmosphere differs a bit from restaurant to restaurant but all in all it is very cute and family friendly place. So how about trying one of them, or maybe all of them, most of them are spread around Tokyo but there is one in Osaka as well, down is the information of the first one of them, from there site you can find more information about each restaurant.
Address
Sun building 5F, 8-8-5, Ginza, Chuo-ku,
Tel
03-3574-6980
Hours
Monday to Thursday 17:00 - 23:30（L.O.22:30）
Friday and Saturday 11:30 - 16:00（L.O.15:30）
Sunday and Holiday 16:00 - 23:30（L.O.22:30)
Access
7 min walk from Ginza Station
Other branches
5 different restaurants in Tokyo, one in Osaka
Shibuya Kyoumachi Koi Shigure (Kyoto-themed)
This restaurant is based on Old Kyoto. Colorful vermilion colored buildings and calm dim lights create the traditional Kyoto atmosphere. Of course, the food is absolutely lip-smacking delicious!
Address
3-27-10 Shinjuku | 6F Musashino Bldg., Shinjuku 160-0022, Tokyo
Tel
050-7302-4589
Hours
Tuesday to Saturday 17:00 - 4:00am (L.O.3:30am),
Sunday to Monday 17:00 - 23:00 (L.O.22:30)
Vampire Café
I know, I know it sounds cheesy, but yes there is always a theme restaurant about vampires. If you are a fan of The Vampire Diaries or prefer the classics like Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and etc.. don't hesitate; make your reservations today!
Address
6-7-6 Ginza | 7th La Paix Building, Chuo 104-0061, Tokyo Prefecture
Tel
03-3289-5360
Hours
17:00- 23:30 (LO 22:00)
Access
2 min walk from B5 Exit of Ginza Station
Food Genre
Italian, French
Zauo Shinjyuku (Fishing-themed)
This is a theme restaurant based on "fishing". Weird as it may sound, but you can actually fish your own fish at the restaurant! Just throw in your fishing rod, pull up a fish and hand it over to the chef! Your professional chef will transform it into a mouth-watering dish! A great place for families and friends! There are many locations in Tokyo and elsewhere here is one of them, you can check the rest from there site.
Address
Shinjuku Washington Hotel 1F, 3-2-9, Nishi Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0023
Tel
03-3343-6622
Hours
Weekday
11:30 – 14:30 (Lunch) (LO14:) For weekday lunch fishing is only offered for customers who booked a full course menu in advance
17:00 - 23:00 (LO 22:00)
Weekend and Holiday dinner
11:30 – 14:30 (LO 14:30)
16:00 - 23:00 (LO 22:00)
Access
7 min walk from JR Shinjyuku Station South Entrance
Ninja Akasaka
Yes...Ninja...In Akasaka there is a place Ninjas hide in the shadows and darkness. Interesting food, that sometimes even involve magic tricks and fire, are served in this restaurant. Watch out for traps and hidden spots in the restaurant!
Address
Akasaka Tokyu Plaza 1F, 2-14-3, Nagatacho, Chiyoda
Tel
03-5157-3936
Hours
Monday to Saturday
17:00 – 25:00 (Door close 22:30)
Sunday and holiday
17:00 – 23:00 (Door Close 21:45)
Access
3min walk from Akasaka Mitsuke Station on Ginza Line or Marunouchi Line
Robot Restaurant
This place is more about watching a show. Food? Don't even think about it. The show is a little extreme! Beautiful girls dance with vivid colorful lights and yes! Robots! Prepare for some exotic mouth-watering performances by some sexy girls...
Address
1-7-1 Kabukicho Shinjuku-ku Tokyo
Tel
03-3200-5500
Hours
19:00 – 23:00
Schedule of the Show
19:00~
20:30~
22:00~
Cost
8000 yen per person + 1000 yen for a meal per person
Access
5 min walk from JR Shinjyuku Station
Little BSD (Cosplay-themed)
Little BSD is one version of a maid café, though the waitresses are not really dressed as maid but cosplay in their own devilish style. This restaurant/bar is located in Akihabara, so while there you might want to stop by and get your fill of the special style of servings in a special style of serving
Address
Isamiya No. 8 Building 4F 3-10-12, Kotobuki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
Tel
03-3252-2733
Hours
Monday to Thursday
18:00 – 23:00
Friday
18:00 – 5:00
Saturday
17:00 – 5:00
Sunday and Holiday
17:00 - 23:00
Access
7 min walk from JR Akihabara Station
1 min walk from Suehirochou Station
Food genre
Devilishly original
Yurei Izakaya “Yurei” (Ghost-themed, spooky scary restaurant)
The name of this restaurant explains it all. Yurei means "ghost" in Japanese. You can imagine the rest. The waitresses in this restaurant are dressed up like... yes, ghosts. Feel the chill run down your spine as the waitress steps up to serve you. Pick up your fork and spoon promptly and start eating quickly. Do not look around lest you see something you are not supposed to. Remember, what happens in the restaurant stays in the restaurant...
Address
Tokyo 1-9-11 Kichijoji Minami-cho, Kichijoji Namamachi 1-6-11
Tel
0422-41-0194
Hours
17:00 until the final train of the day
Access
3 min walk from the Kichijoji Station
Food genre
Orijinal...Ghost like chilliness is added
Shibuya Prison Hospital ALCATRAZ E.R.
Prepare for another ultimate experience in the hospital with zombies... no wait, there is actually a real restaurant, but once you step in, forget about coming out...
Nah, just kidding, but this restaurant will bring you into your worst nightmare and probably your most unforgettable dining experience!!
Address
Her Best Building 2F, 2-13-5, Dougenzaka, Shibuya,
Hours
Monday – Thursday, Sunday
17:00 to 23:00
Friday, Saturday, and day before the Holiday
17:00 to 3:30
Tel
03-3370-7100
Access
7 min walk from JR/ Tokyu Toyoko Shibuya Station
Food genre
Original...looks very original, as a joke it is awesome!!
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