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Happo-en, located in Shirokanedai, Tokyo, is a renowned spot famous for its beautiful Japanese garden with a history of around 400 years. Popular as a wedding venue, this facility underwent renovations as part of a rebranding project and celebrated its grand reopening on October 1, 2025.
Coinciding with this renewal, a brand-new restaurant open to everyone, “ALL DAY DINING FUDO,” was launched. The restaurant’s specialties are carefully selected seasonal ingredients delivered mainly from partner municipalities and trusted producers, as well as dishes prepared in a stone oven. On weekends, they also serve breakfast. It’s a versatile restaurant that caters to a variety of occasions.
Prior to the official opening, a preview event was held, which a FUN! JAPAN editor attended. Through this firsthand experience, we’ll introduce the appeal of the newly opened “ALL DAY DINING FUDO” at the historic Happo-en.
ALL DAY DINING FUDO’s Commitment: Seasonal Ingredients from Partner Municipalities and Stone Oven Cuisine
Seasonal Ingredients Delivered from Partner Municipalities
The name “ALL DAY DINING FUDO” (hereafter, FUDO) is derived from the Japanese word “fudo,” meaning “climate and culture.”
“Fudo” refers to everything that makes up a region, including its climate, culture, and the lives of its people. True to the meaning behind its name, FUDO puts the spotlight on seasonal ingredients sourced directly from producers all over Japan.
What’s especially noteworthy is that the head chef and staff actually visit the production areas and engage directly with the producers. By deeply understanding the passion and background of the people who grow the ingredients, they are able to express the restaurant’s theme—“a dish that lets you experience the season”—in every plate they serve.
Stone Oven Cuisine
The signature of FUDO’s cuisine is the stone oven, installed at the center of the kitchen. Cooking at temperatures over 400°C brings out the full potential and natural flavors of the ingredients.
In addition to dishes that highlight farm-fresh vegetables and their signature “stone oven pizza,” the chef also creates spontaneous “one-day-only original menus” based on the ingredients delivered that day.
Because the menu changes with the seasons and the day’s ingredients, every visit offers something new to discover. Furthermore, respecting diverse food cultures, some menu items are available in vegan versions.
Exclusive FUDO Menu! Enjoy Sweets from the Popular “Happo-en Patisserie”
At FUDO, you can also enjoy sweets from the much-talked-about “Happo-en Patisserie.” This patisserie, which opened in 2025 at NEWoMan Takanawa, was created so that people could enjoy the flavors crafted by the patissiers who have long been a part of Happo-en’s weddings, right in their own homes. It has quickly become a hot topic as a new sweets brand.
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At FUDO, you can enjoy not only some of the most popular fresh pastries from Happo-en Patisserie, but also FUDO-exclusive parfaits and oven-baked German-style pancakes known as "Dutch Baby."
[Tasting Report] Savor the Flavors of Japan’s Seasons at ALL DAY DINING FUDO!
As you step into the newly renovated building, you’re greeted by a Japanese garden stretching out before you, visible through floor-to-ceiling glass. The lush greenery feels so close, you’re enveloped in a sense of openness, as if the garden and the interior are seamlessly connected.
Standing opposite this view is a striking piece of kumiko art, reaching about four meters high. This magnificent design, which gives a modern twist to traditional Japanese woodworking techniques, brings a quiet presence to the space and naturally draws the eyes of all who visit.
Passing through this beautiful entrance and ascending the stairs, you’ll find the new restaurant, "ALL DAY DINING FUDO."
Here, we’ll introduce some of the seven signature dishes served at the unveiling event, each one capturing the essence of FUDO.
Stone Oven-Baked "Roasted Carrot with Romesco and Almond Sauce"
The carrots, slowly roasted in a stone oven at over 400°C, are astonishingly sweet and have a wonderfully toasty aroma.
Paired with romesco, a vegetable-based sauce from Catalonia, Spain, and crunchy, fragrant almonds, this dish brings out the full, robust flavor of the vegetables.
Meunière of Miyagi Red Stingray
This dish features red stingray from Miyagi Prefecture, a rare find even for Japanese diners. As a cartilaginous fish, its bones are edible, offering a unique, pleasantly chewy texture. The moist flesh, rich in collagen, is complemented by a refreshing tapenade sauce made with olives and capers.
Margherita Pizza with Vegetables from "Shinshu Yume Kujira Farm"
This Margherita pizza is generously topped with fresh vegetables delivered straight from the farm. After being baked in a stone oven, it’s finished with a heap of fresh leafy greens, creating a striking contrast between hot and cold, baked and raw, and different textures. Even the individual kernels of corn are delicious—this is a pizza unique to FUDO.
Apple Pie
The classic dessert "Apple Pie," which has been a beloved staple at Happo-en for many years, has been further refined with this latest renewal. Inside the crisp, flaky pastry, you'll find tender, slow-cooked Japanese apples. The exquisite balance of gentle tartness and natural sweetness makes this an elegant dessert, perfect for concluding your meal.
Even the after-meal drinks are served with subtle attention to detail. Each cup is different, allowing you to enjoy a unique look and feel every time you pick one up. Right up to the very last sip, you can sense Happo-en’s signature spirit of hospitality in every moment.
Breakfast on Weekends! Enjoy "ALL DAY DINING FUDO" from Morning to Night
On weekdays, you can enjoy a lunch set (from 3,200 yen) and a dinner course (8,800 yen), with à la carte options available. On weekends and holidays, a morning set (from 1,600 yen) is also served, so you can truly enjoy the restaurant all day long, just as its name suggests.
For many Japanese people, Happo-en is synonymous with weddings, but its beautiful Japanese garden is open for anyone to visit. After strolling through the gardens or admiring the main lobby’s stunning kumiko woodwork art, dining at FUDO is a wonderful way to complete your visit. We highly recommend stopping by to experience a truly special moment.
ALL DAY DINING FUDO
- Address: 1-1-1 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Happo-en Main Building, 3rd Floor)
- Access: 1-minute walk from Exit 2 of Shirokanedai Station (Tokyo Metro Namboku Line / Toei Mita Line) to Happo-en
- Opening Hours: [Weekdays] 11:00–21:00 (Last Order 20:00) [Weekends & Holidays] 8:00–21:00 (Last Order 20:00)
- Official Website: https://happo-en.com/restaurants-and-gifts/fudo/
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