AboutWadatsumi

Just a step away from the lively streets of Shibuya and Shinsen lies Maruyamachō Sanchō—a historic wooden townhouse that quietly preserves the atmosphere of Tokyo’s old hanamachi (geisha district). On the corner stands the Dōgenzaka Jizō-son, a guardian deity built in 1706. This small statue, beloved by locals as a protector against fires, still enshrines fragments that survived two devastating blazes, serving as a living symbol of the area’s long history.

Until the late Showa era, the neighborhood was alive each evening with the sounds of shamisen music, the glow of lanterns, and the sight of geishas moving gracefully along the stone-paved streets. Today, though much of that world has faded into memory, traces of it remain in the corridors and wooden latticework of the Sanchō house.

It was within this setting that Maruyamachō Wadatsumi was quietly born in May 2012. Using the detached wing of the century-old townhouse, we reimagined the traditional space with a modern sensibility—blending the refined elegance of the hanamachi with contemporary dining. Where once proprietresses and geisha entertained their guests, we now serve carefully selected wagyu beef, tuna, tempura, and soba, creating new stories through food.

Since opening, Wadatsumi has continuously to welcomed guests within this unique space—one that honors the spirit of old Japan while offering the comforts of today. Whether for an intimate dinner, a business gathering, or a family meal, we invite you to experience a moment of tranquility and hospitality in the historic ambiance of Maruyamachō Sanchō.