A Stage for the Interplay of Terroir and Table
Brought to Life by the Craft of Artisans

In the heart of Ginza, at the crossroads of Miyuki-dori and Sotobori-dori, the sixth floor of Gicros Ginza Gems welcomes Kicho — a refined yakitori restaurant devoted to Miyazaki’s prized Jitokko chicken.
Beyond the elevator hall, a narrow, alley-like approach opens onto an interior centred on a 17-seat counter, complemented by table seating for six. Earthen walls by artisan Yusei Kusumi envelop the room with a primal presence, while a lattice of cedar beams frames the counter above. Resonating together, the elemental strength of earth and timber shapes a dynamic space rooted in traditional Japanese architecture.
Fashioned from obi cedar harvested in Nichinan, Miyazaki — the same region that produces the Jitokko chicken served here — the counter’s soft grain is reinforced through deep uzukuri finishing. The island grill is set for visibility from every seat, allowing guests to follow the performance of the grill master, while the savoury sounds and scents, together with the crackle of charcoal fire, bring the interior to life. The hood at the heart of the counter is clad in juraku plaster, also by artisan Yusei Kusumi, its refined surface finished flawlessly without even the faintest trace of the trowel. While at the counter back, the expressive depth of earth is drawn out, its texture revealing natural cracks and a richness that deepen with time. For the floor and wainscoting, black mortar mixed with charcoal grounds the space, heightening the presence of the earthen walls.
Born of the resonance of artisans working in concert with their materials, a stage has emerged in Ginza where guests are invited to experience the interplay of terroir and table.