Aman Tokyo Arva Italian Restaurant
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
- Ōtemachi Station · 2 min walk (Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzōmon Line)
- Hours
- Lunch: 11:30–15:30 (L.O. 14:00); Dinner: 17:30–22:00 (Course L.O. 20:00, À la carte L.O. 21:00)
- Time needed
- 90–120 min
- Best time to go
- Lunch or sunset dinner; daytime and dusk hours offer sweeping visibility over the green expanse of the Imperial Palace gardens before the unlit grounds turn pitch black at night.
Hours can change on holidays — check the official site before travelling.
Location
The Otemachi Tower, 1-chōme-5-6 Ōtemachi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0004, JapanŌtemachi, Tokyo
About
Perched high inside the Otemachi Tower, Arva at Aman Tokyo offers a sophisticated dining experience where classic Italian culinary traditions meet Japan's finest seasonal ingredients. Guests can expect masterfully crafted dishes, such as handmade pastas and premium Wagyu, served in a dramatic, double-height dining room. With its soaring floor-to-ceiling windows, it is the perfect spot for a memorable dinner paired with breathtaking, panoramic views of the Tokyo skyline.
What Japanese guides note
Arva is reached by entering The Otemachi Tower through the OOTEMORI commercial basement, taking an elevator to the ground floor hotel entrance, and then transferring to the hotel elevator bank to the 33rd floor. Visitors seeking views of the Imperial Palace gardens should book lunch or an early dinner at sunset, as the unlit palace grounds turn completely dark at night. Specific window seats cannot be requested in advance, and reservations must generally be secured weeks early through TableCheck.
Details from local sources
- Executive Chef Masakazu Hiraki spent 17 years cooking in Italy, including heading the kitchens at The Bauers Hotels in Venice, before launching Arva at Aman Tokyo. [source]
- The dining room is situated on the 33rd floor and is designed with an 8-meter-high ceiling. [source]
- Table assignments cannot be specified or reserved in advance, and the entire dining room is completely non-smoking. [source]
- The restaurant name Arva is derived from the Latin word for harvest. [source]
Insider Tip
Request a window-side table when booking well in advance to enjoy unobstructed sunset views over the Imperial Palace gardens.
Frequently asked
How do visitors reach Arva from Otemachi Station?
Take the underground concourse from Otemachi Station into the OOTEMORI commercial basement of The Otemachi Tower. Take the retail elevator up to the 1st floor hotel entrance, then board the Aman hotel elevator to the 33rd floor lobby and dining room.
What is the dress code at Arva?
The restaurant observes a smart casual dress code. Beach sandals, flip-flops, sportswear, and sleeveless tops for men are not permitted. Most male diners wear collared shirts or light jackets, while women typically dress in neat dresses or tailored separates.
Can guests specify a window seat overlooking the Imperial Palace?
No, Arva explicitly prohibits table requests during booking. Seating assignments are determined entirely by party configuration and arrival flow, although the 8-meter double-height glass hall allows panoramic exterior light across the entire dining area.
Are children allowed to dine at Arva?
Yes, Arva welcomes children of all ages without restriction. Guests traveling with infants or young children should note their party details and request high chairs during the online reservation step on TableCheck so the restaurant can allocate a suitable table.
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