From March 23 to April 12, 2026, Toriyaki to Torinabe Kakoi (鳥焼と鳥鍋 囲, pronounced "Kakoi"), a chicken cuisine restaurant in Roppongi, is hosting a limited-time cherry blossom event. Now in its third year, the annual spring event invites guests to enjoy meticulously prepared yakitori and seasonal dishes while taking in full-window views of Somei Yoshino cherry trees. Reservations opened on March 3, 2026.
Cherry Blossoms Framed Like a Painting
The concept behind Kakoi's hanami event is "borrowed scenery" (借景) — using the restaurant's large windows as a frame to showcase the cherry trees outside as if they were a living painting. The spring program aims to offer an immersive experience where guests can appreciate the fleeting beauty of the season alongside carefully crafted yakitori.
Three Seasonal Experiences
1. View — Cherry Blossoms by Day and Night
The restaurant's large windows offer unobstructed views of the Somei Yoshino trees outside.
- Daytime (fully private reservation): Soft sunlight filters through the cherry blossom petals in a completely private setting.
- Evening: Lit-up cherry blossoms provide a dreamlike nighttime backdrop for a relaxed adult dining experience.
2. Dining — Special Hanami Course
A limited full-course menu is available, centered around the restaurant's signature yakitori and accented with seasonal ingredients and cherry blossom touches.
- Price: From ¥6,500 (tax included)
- Menu highlights: Carefully grilled premium yakitori, cherry blossom-themed dishes, and spring-inspired desserts.
3. Drinks — Limited Spring Lineup
A selection of cherry blossom-colored cocktails and carefully chosen sake labels complement the seasonal dishes. An all-you-can-drink plan is also available for groups.
About the Restaurant
Kakoi is a chicken-specialty restaurant in Roppongi, born from a collaboration between Yoshitomo Ishii of the Michelin one-star restaurant "Torisho Ishii" and food activist Miemon Mitomi. The menu features casually served yakitori (grilled without skewers) and a collagen-rich chicken hot pot made from chicken stock simmered for six hours.
Event Details
- Event Name: "Kakoi" Ultimate Hanami — Engaging All Five Senses, Leaving the City Bustle Behind
- Period: March 23 (Mon) to April 12 (Sun), 2026
- Reservations: Open from March 3 (Tue), 2026
- Venue: Toriyaki to Torinabe Kakoi
- Note: Daytime slots are available as fully exclusive reservations, ideal for corporate events, important meetings, and social gatherings. Evening reservations are expected to fill up quickly — early booking is recommended.
Restaurant Info
- Name: Toriyaki to Torinabe Kakoi (かこい)
- Address: 2F Casagrande Miwa, 7-5-11 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Hours: 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM
- Last Order: Food 10:30 PM / Drinks 11:00 PM
- Closed: Irregular holidays
- Seats: 46 (all sunken kotatsu style)
- Instagram: @kakoi_roppongi
- Reservations: Tabelog, OMAKASE, TableCheck, Ikyu Restaurant
