30 Must-Visit Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo

Update-date: Dec 11 2023
Author: SAVOR JAPAN
30 Must-Visit Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo

Tokyo is a metropolis with first-class restaurants in every type of cuisine. Naturally, there is a multitude of restaurants serving sushi, which is almost synonymous with Japanese cuisine. This article introduces 30 highly recommended sushi restaurants in Tokyo.

1. OTARU MASAZUSHI SHINJUKU

1. OTARU MASAZUSHI SHINJUKU
30 Must-Visit Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo
Otaru Masazushi Shinjuku is located on the 14th floor of Shinjuku Takashimaya, offering convenient access directly connected to Shinjuku Station. Originating from the sushi street in Otaru, Hokkaido, this establishment directly delivers about 70% of its seafood from Hokkaido's fish and shellfish to its own fresh fish store. For tourists, the lunch sets are highly recommended. The most popular "Otaru" set includes 12 pieces of sushi, including premium fatty tuna, appetizers, and a soup. There are also various options, such as the "Shunka" and "Hanazono" courses, which allow you to enjoy seasonal ingredients. 

The ambiance of the interior is remarkably serene, considering it's within a commercial complex, and it offers fresh seafood from the changing seasons. Especially noteworthy is the "Seasonal Sashimi Platter of 5," which lets you savor seasonal delicacies only available during that time. Moreover, there is a diverse selection of local Otaru sake and wines that pair well with the meals, with particular attention paid to the original brewed sake of the restaurant.

OTARU MASAZUSHI SHINJUKU

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from New South Exit of JR Shinjuku Station / 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Stations on Toei Shinjuku Line and other lines / 3-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station on Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line
Address: 14F, Takashimaya Times Square, 5-24-2, Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Map
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2. Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu branch

Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu branch cuisine
Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu branch floor
Relax and casually enjoy our sushi and Japanese dishes at [Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu branch] filled with a warm atmosphere. Inside our comfortable restaurant with the warmth of wood, there are counter seats, and private rooms in a raised tatami-flooredseating area, where you can relax and enjoy in your way. We serve kaiseki (traditional Japanese cuisine) dishes with seasonal fresh fish, such as [Grilled Japanese Seaperch with Western Vegetables] and [Fried and Simmered Broad Banded Thorny Head]. Also, enjoy various a-la-carte dishes suited for various occasions. We also stick to using high-grade tableware. Our cuisine is served on the tableware created by the potter [Koichi Uchida]. Please visit this special restaurant for adults to have a relaxing moment, to entertain your clients, for dates, class reunions, and more.

Sushi Hasegawa Nishiazabu branch

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Access: 9 minutes walk from [Roppongi] Station. Go south-west along Roppongi-dori Street, then turn right at the corner after passing [EX THEATER ROPPONGI]
Address: 2F, Kasumi Heights, 1-7-11 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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3. Atelier Morimoto XEX Sushi

2. Atelier Morimoto XEX Sushi
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Atelier Morimoto XEX Sushi is an adult-only hideaway that serves seasonal Edo-style sushi made with carefully selected ingredients from throughout the country. At the counter, you can observe the sushi chefs' abilities up close as they cook sushi on a single wooden board while combining it with wine, sake, or whiskey. The restaurant also has peaceful private rooms, making it ideal for special occasions such as business entertaining, romantic dating, or commemorating significant milestones.

Atelier Morimoto XEX Sushi

Open: [Monday-Thursday, Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) (Course L.O. 9:00 pm /A la Carte & Drink L.O. 10:00 pm) / [Friday, Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 4:00 am (L.O. 3:00 am) (Course L.O. 2:00 am /A la carte L.O. 2:30 am / Drink L.O. 3:00 am)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY
Access: 350m from Roppongi Station
Address: 1F, I.K.N. Roppongi Bldg., 7-21-19,  Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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4. Sandaime Daruma Sushi Main Branch

4. Sandaime Daruma Sushi Main Branch
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Located in front of the station, Sandaime Daruma Sushi Main Store is a sushi restaurant where you can savor Edo-style sushi made with seasonal local fish in a private setting. The main focus of the menu is the omakase course, where you can alternate between nigiri sushi and seasonal Japanese dishes, showcasing the restaurant's dedication to this approach. Ingredients that allow you to experience the rich four seasons of Japan are skillfully crafted into artistic sushi by the artisans. Additionally, the selection of sake, carefully chosen to complement the meal, ranges from classic to rare brands, offering a variety of charms. How about indulging in a luxurious moment in the exclusive private room that accommodates only two groups per day, providing a sense of uniqueness and allowing you to have the chef's undivided attention?

Sandaime Daruma Sushi Main Branch

Open: Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 18,000 JPY / [Lunch] 18,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from the East exit of Meguro Station on the JR Yamanote Line
Address: 2F, Meguro Bldg, 2-15-19, Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo Map
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5. Sushidokoro Tsunoda (Ningyo-cho)

3. Sushidokoro Tsunoda (Ningyo-cho)
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This is a restaurant in Ningyo-cho, which flourished as a commerical area during the Edo period (1603 - 1867) and still retains that era's traditions and atmosphere to this day. The sushi served here is Edomae-zushi, made with the highest quality and freshest ingredients chosen by the head chef at Tsukiji Market every day. The ingredients are outstanding as they are, but are made even more flavorful by the efforts of the chef. One recommendation is the [Tokusen Nigiri], which is an assortment of nigiri-zushi that is perfect for savoring the flavors realized by Edomae-zushi cooking techniques. There is also a wide selection of a la carte dishes, such as the tender [Grilled Anago] that has been grilled to perfection.

Sushidokoro Tsunoda

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,200 JPY
Address: 1F, Chitose Bldg., 3-2-10, Ningyo-cho, Nihombashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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6. Sushi Hakata Matsumoto Yaesu Branch

Sushi Hakata Matsumoto Yaesu Branch cuisine
Sushi Hakata Matsumoto Yaesu Branch floor
Newly opened! The popular Hakata restaurant makes a grand entrance in Tokyo. The perfectly calculated contrast of the side dishes, shining with the intense feelings of a master chef cultivated over many years of experience, and the traditional and orthodox Edomae sushi, are completed in a single course. Only the select courses are available. They begin with rich freshwater clam soup that relaxes one's mind and continues to smart side dishes and traditional and orthodox Edomae nigiri-sushi. Please come and taste it.

Sushi Hakata Matsumoto Yaesu Branch

Open: Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 12,500 JPY / [Lunch] 4,500 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Yaesu Exit of Tokyo Station
Address: B1F, Ishiguro Yuken Bldg., 2-3-18, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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7. Zoroku Yuzan (Roppongi)

4. Zoroku Yuzan (Roppongi)
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This restaurant has the atmosphere of a hideaway, despite being in the busy commercial district of Roppongi. Seating is at the counter only, so all customers can see the chefs skillfully preparing the food. They use fresh seafood procured from Tsukiji Market, as well as directly from producers around the country. This is a great restaurant to savor Edomae-zushi that has been prepared with love and care. Recommended is the Omakase Course that consists of about 20 items, including nigiri-zushi and various side dishes. The [Aburi Kinme] - a nigiri-zushi of kinmedai (splendid alfonsino, a type of snapper) that's been roasted to bring out its flavor - and [Toro] (fatty meat from the stomach of tuna), which is a nigiri-zushi of tuna that has been aged to maximize its flavor, come particularly recommended.

Zoroku Yuzan

Open: [Weekdays, Day before National Holidays] 6:00 pm - 3:00 am
[Saturday, National Holidays] 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Closed: Sunday
Average price: 15,000 JPY
Address: 2F, Suzuki Bldg., 7-18-24, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 

8. Sushi Iwase (Tochomae)

5. Sushi Iwase (Tochomae)
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This popular restaurant opened in Shinjuku, an area long considered difficult to operate a good sushi restaurant at, in 2012. The sushi here is made in the style of the famous Tokyo sushi restaurant, Sushi Sho, which consists of serving bite-sized sushi and a la carte dishes alternately. This style was developed to allow customers to take their time and enjoy their meals together with sake. The ingredients of the nigiri-zushi change by the season, but one example is the trout, whose flavor has been enhanced by searing. The [Bara Chirashi] (a bowl with sushi toppings served on vinegared rice), of which there are only 10 bowls available each weekday at lunchtime, is another popular menu item with many fans.

Sushi Iwase

Open: 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Closed: Monday, 1st Sunday of the month
Average price: [Dinner] 16,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,700 JPY
Address: 1F, Fukuchi Bldg., 3-4-1, Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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9. Ginza Fujita (Shimbashi)

6. Ginza Fujita (Shimbashi)
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At this calm and quiet restaurant, you can relax and enjoy a meal away from the hustle and bustle of the busy streets of Shimbashi. It offers a wide selection of courses of sushi made with fresh, seasonal ingredients, as well as a variety of other dishes. The bite-sized [Tempura] are popular as a great way to enjoy the natural flavors of vegetables and other ingredients. The interior of the restaurant is designed primarily in a Japanese style. It is recommend to sit by the counter, so that you can enjoy your meal while watching the skills of the chefs.

Ginza Fujita

Open: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: 20,000 JPY
Address: B1F, No. 3 Soiree de Bldg., 8-8-7, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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10. Azabujuban Matsuei Zushi (Azabu-juban)

7. Azabujuban Matsuei Zushi (Azabu-juban)
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This is a restaurant in Azabu-juban, which is an area that is full of famous, high-end restaurants. Here, you can enjoy courses that consist of nigiri-zushi and a variety of small dishes in a chic environment decorated in dark tones. The seafood is carefully selected, primarily from Tsukiji Market, and the vegetables are procured directly from farmers. The nigiri-zushi is made in an Edomae style, with two different types of vinegared rice prepared to suit the ingredients. The restaurant is open until late at night and has a great selection of alcohol, including sake and wine.

Azabujuban Matsuei Zushi

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
[National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: 15,000 JPY
Address: 3F, Green Hill Azabu-juban, 2-5-3, Azabu-juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo

11. Sushi Shokunin Hatano Yoshiki (Azabu-juban)

1.鮓職人 秦野Yoshiki(麻布十番)
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Despite being committed to Edomae-zushi*, this restaurant also serves playful side dishes that incorporate French and Italian techniques. The menu consists of courses that center around nigiri-zushi (hand formed sushi), and is based on the tenant of Edomae-zushi where "the finest ingredients are marinated in salt and vinegar and left to ferment". The gari (ginger pickled in a sweet vinegar), served as a palette cleanser, is cut into cubes here rather than the standard thin slices. It is made carefully by hand with organic ginger, and is so good that it can be enjoyed as a dish in its own right.

*A type of sushi that originated from Edo (old name for Tokyo) and traditionally was made with fish from Tokyo Bay (previously called Edo Bay). The ingredients are often prepared by marinating in vinegar, salt, or soy sauce, and the rice tends to have a lighter flavor than the sushi in the Kansai region. The fish used in Edomae-zushi also tends to be slightly different from the fish used in Kansai sushi.

Sushi Shokunin Hatano Yoshiki

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Dinner 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (last entry at 10:30 pm)
[Saturday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last entry at 10:00 pm)
*Lunch requires reservations at least 3 days in advance
Closed: Sunday
Average price: 18,000 JPY
Address: 3F, Toriizaka Annex, 5-11-25, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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12. Tsukiji Suzutomi GINZA SIX branch

Tsukiji Suzutomi GINZA SIX branch cuisine
Tsukiji Suzutomi GINZA SIX branch floor
[Tsukiji Suzutomi] offers high-quality sushi and Japanese cuisine making use of the original taste of ingredients. With or without sake (Japanese alcohol), fully enjoy our menu composed of sushi and Japanese cuisine, using ingredients well-prepared with flexible methods outside the box. Our recommendation is [Hand-Formed Sushi with Tuna] using high-quality tuna from a wholesaler specializing in tuna, which directly operates our restaurant. In our sophisticated and dignified space, private rooms are available, suited for entertaining your important clients and having meals with someone important. We are also convenient to casually enjoy sake at counter seats. 

Tsukiji Suzutomi GINZA SIX branch

Open: Lunch: 11:00 am -3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 18,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from A2 exit of [Ginza Station] on Tokyo Metro Lines / 3 minutes walk from A1 exit of [Higashi Ginza Station] on Toei Asakusa Line
Address: 13F, GINZA SIX, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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13. Sushi Yoshino (Jimbocho)

8. Sushi Yoshino (Jimbocho)
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This is a restaurant where one can enjoy authentic Edomae-zushi courses. The types of sushi made with the delicate skills of the veteran chefs change depending on the season. Some examples of their offerings include the [Shime Kohada], which is an Edomae-zushi standard of mid-sized spotted sardine marinated in vinegar, and [Yuagari Kuruma-ebi] - a flavorful nigiri-zushi of boiled Japanese tiger prawn and its intestines. There is also a wide selection of alcohol to be enjoyed with the sushi, but you should pay particular attention to the sake, which is carefully selected depending on when during the meal it is served.

Sushi Yoshino

Open: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
*Closed during the beginning and end of the year, Golden Week, and Obon
Average price: 15,000 JPY
Address: 1F, Maki Bldg., 2-3-2, Nishi Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Map
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14. Nishiazabu Sushi Shin (Hiro-o)

9. Nishiazabu Sushi Shin (Hiro-o)
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This is a restaurant that is highly rated by many food aficionados. Within its calm and comfortable atmosphere, why not enjoy a variety of Edomae-zushi made without cutting any corners? The available ingredients change by the season, but the [Hon-Maguro From Kishu Katsuura] is one particular recommendation. The tuna is marbled so beautifully that it looks like Wagyu (a type of high-quality beef)! It is characterized by a rich flavor, followed by a light aftertaste. The [Blood Clam From Yuriage in Miyagi Prefecture], famed to be the best in Japan, is also popular. One bite into the plump clam sends a burst of flavor that fills the mouth.

Nishiazabu Sushi Shin

Open: [Wednesday, Friday, Sunday] 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (last entry), Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
[Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,750 JPY
Address: 1F, Minami Azabu Co-House, 4-18-20, Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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15. Kizushi (Ningyo-cho)

10. Kizushi (Ningyo-cho)
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Having opened in 1923, this restaurant has been preserving the tradition of Edomae-zushi for almost 100 years. The sushi is prepared with traditional Edomae methods, resulting in dishes where the natural flavors of the ingredients shine through. Examples of this include clams and conger eel that are simmered until soft and shrimp with oboro* sandwiched inside. The rice is flavored just with white and red vinegar and salt, enhancing the natural sweetness of the rice. This is a special restaurant where one can try luxurious Edomae-zushi that very few chefs can prepare, such as the [Teami-maki] - mid-sized spotted sardine marinated in vinegar and shrimp cooked in a sauce layered alternately.

*Minced shirmp meat that's been flavored and roasted. It has a slightly sweet flavor. It is tradition in Edomae-zushi to sandwich it between the rice and topping of nigiri-zushi.

Kizushi

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:45 am - 2:30 pm, Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
[Saturday] 11:45 am - 9:00 pm
[Sunday] Lunch 11:45 am - 2:30 pm
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
*If Monday falls on a national holiday, it will be open for lunch only on Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Address: 2-7-13, Ningyo-cho, Nihombashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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16. Sushi Masuda (Omote-sando)

11. Sushi Masuda (Omote-sando)
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This is a restaurant run by a chef who trained at Sukiyabashi Jiro, the famous sushi restaurant where important political figures have eaten. [Nigiri Course] and [Otsumami Course], both filled with dishes selected by the chef, are the only items on available on the menu. The sushi in the [Nigiri Course] starts with light, white fish. Needless to say, the ingredients are top of the line and the rice is chosen and prepared with special care. Dried rice is blended into regular rice so that a uniquely soft and plump texture is achieved when cooking it at a high temperature. The available toppings change by the season, but the kisu (sillago) that is marinated with kombu (seaweed) to enhance the umami is particularly popular.

Sushi Masuda

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
*Dinner at the counter is limited to 2 hours, starting at 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and 9:00 pm. There are no time limits on private room dining.
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 25,000 JPY / [Lunch] 23,000 JPY
Address: B1F, BC Minami Aoyama Property, 5-8-11, Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo

17. Sushito (Roppongi)

12. Sushito (Roppongi)
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This is a restaurant that sits quietly in the back streets of a busy commercial district. It is popular among foreign visitors and has menus in English. The menu consists of courses that center on sushi. The restaurant's specialties are the [Otoro Sumibi Choku-aburi] - sushi of charcoal-grilled fatty tuna - and [Kegani no Korameshi], which consists of rice, salmon roe, and sea urchin served on a horsehair crab shell. Sit at the counter to savor seasonal flavors with beverages such as sake, Japanese wine, and champagne, all while enjoying the skills of the chefs.

Sushito

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm), Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
[Saturday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm), Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (last entry at 9:00 pm)
Closed: Wednesday, Sunday, National Holidays
*May open on Sunday upon request
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Address: 2-24-8, Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo

18. Sushi & Bar yon (Roppongi)

13. Sushi & Bar yon (Roppongi)
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This chic restaurant operates under the concept of a "fusing a sushi restaurant with a bar". The sushi chef and bartender serve quality sushi and drinks over the beautiful counter made of hinoki cypress. The menu consists primarily of courses that center around sushi, but includes a la carte dishes, such as sashimi, as well as dessert. The ingredients change by the season, but an excellent example of a popular item is the fatty [Kohada] (mid-sized spotted sardine) that is marinated to perfection in salt and vinegar.

Sushi & Bar yon

Open: [Weekdays] 6:00 pm - 4:00 am (Sushi L.O. 11:00 pm, Bar L.O. 3:00 am)
[Saturday, National Holidays] 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
*Closed when Monday is a national holiday. There are also irregular holidays during the summer and at the beginning and end of the year.
Average price: 9,800 JPY
Address: 3F, Goto Bldg. 3rd, 3-13-14, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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19. Takumi Shingo (Aoyama-itchome)

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This popular restaurant is managed by an owner who trained for years at one of Tokyo's leading sushi restaurants, Sushi Sho. At this restaurant, you can enjoy courses served Sushi Sho-style, with sushi and a la carte dishes served alternately. The ingredients change by the season, but some examples are the [Jyukusei Chutoro-zuke] and [Ebodai]. The former is fatty tuna that has been aged between 10 days to 2 weeks to bring out the umami. It is marinated in a soy sauce-based sauce and served with Japanese mustard instead of wasabi. The latter is Japanese butterfish marinated with kombu before being sliced thinly and served in 3 layers. It is known for its lightness and overwhelming amount of umami. There are also two different types of vinegared rice that are chosen to suit each ingredient.

Takumi Shingo

Open: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last entry at 11:00 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: 20,000 JPY
Address: 1F, Win Aoyama, 2-2-15, Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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20. Kamata Sushitoku (Kamata)

16. Kamata Sushitoku (Kamata)
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This restaurant is located about 5 minutes on foot from Kamata Station. The interior has a quiet, comfortable feel, with counter and table seating. They mainly make Edomae sushi using fresh fish caught that morning. The seafood is procured at Tsukiji Market, as well as directly from fishing ports around the country. The menu consists primarily of sushi courses and a variety of a la carte dishes. This is a restaurant where you can relax and enjoy seasonal cuisine together with wonderful drinks, including sake procured from different sake breweries around Japan.

Kamata Sushitoku

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
*Lunch service ends when the ingredients run out
[Saturday] Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 13,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Address: 5-44-15, Kamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo

21. Sushi Fujita (Higashi-ginza)

17. Sushi Fujita (Higashi-ginza)
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Despite being in Ginza, this is a restaurant that feels comfortable to visit on your own. Although it's small and only has counter seating, it is designed with plenty of attention to detail. The menu consists of [Nigiri-zushi], where the chef will prepare the sushi of your choice, and two types of [Omakase Course], which are centered on sushi, but supplemented with seasonal a la carte dishes. Some examples of their dishes include sushi made with raw Pacific bluefin tuna and umami-rich [Nishigai] (top shell) caught in the Seto Inland Sea that has been steamed and simmered. You'll really get to enjoy a wide variety of flavors here!

Sushi Fujita

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm), Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Address: 1F, Niiyama Bldg., 3-13-5, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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22. Asakusa Sushi Ken (Tawaramachi)

18. Asakusa Sushi Ken (Tawaramachi)
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This restaurant is located in a working-class neighborhood of Tokyo, close to many tourist destinations. It is committed to serving wild-caught seafood, procuring it from around the country, including the Hokuriku, Kyushu, and Hokkaido regions. The sushi toppings change by the season, but some examples include the [Boiled Live Kuruma Shrimp] that is made into nigiri-zushi while still warm. Nigiri-zushi starts at 100 JPY a piece, but the [Omakase Nigirizushi] - consisting of the chef's selection of sushi - comes particularly recommended.

Asakusa Sushi Ken

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (L.O. 4:00 pm), Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm)
[Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm), Dinner 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
*Opening hours will change for the beginning and end of the year, Golden Week, and Obon. Please double-check with the restaurant regarding its opening hours during these periods.
Closed: None
*Closed on December 31
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Address: 1F, Matsu Royal Bldg., 2-11-4, Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo

23. Sushiya Ono (Ebisu)

19. Sushiya Ono (Ebisu)
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This is a restaurant where you can enjoy sushi made with fresh seafood that's been carefully selected each morning by the owner himself. Many of the restaurant's nigiri-zushi, which are based on Edomae-zushi, and side dishes that are meant to be enjoyed with sake, have a creative twist to them. For example, they serve sea urchin on a spoon with a jelly of kombu stock, and one of its specialty sushi rolls is made with grilled fatty tuna and chopped pearl onions. This is a restaurant where you can enjoy original cuisine that is not limited by traditional concepts.

Sushiya Ono

Open: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Closed: Sunday
Average price: 16,000 JPY
Address: B1F, 4-11-8, Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Map
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24. Sushi Dai (Tsukijishijo)

20. Sushi Dai (Tsukijishijo)
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This busy restaurant is most popular restaurant in Tsukiji Market. There are lines every day, with wait times of several hours even during the week, and commonly up to three hours on Saturdays. The secret to its popularity is their Edomae-zushi, which is great bang for your buck. The seafood is super fresh thanks to its location in the market, and the flavors are enhanced through the chefs' careful Edomae-zushi techniques. On top of that, the prices are outstanding! The restaurant's signature [Omakase] is just 4,000 JPY for 10 pieces of nigiri-zushi, a roll, eggs, and a bonus sushi of your choice. Experience for yourself the "reason it is worth lining up for".

Sushi Dai

Open: 5:00 am - 2:00 pm
*Everyone who has lined up by 2:00 pm can enter
*On Wednesdays, the line is managed so the restaurant can close at 2:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
*In accordance with Tsukiji Market (Wednesday)
Average price: 3,000 JPY
Address: Tsukijishijo 6-gokan, 5-2-1, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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25. Sushi no Isomatsu (Shinagawa)

21. Sushi no Isomatsu (Shinagawa)
[2018 Edition] 30 Must-Vist Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo
Although this izakaya (Japanese pub) is located in the corner of a metropolis, all you have to do is step inside to be brought back in time, thanks to decorations like red lanterns hanging from the ceiling. Wouldn't you like to enjoy sushi made with extremely fresh seafood and a variety of other Japanese dishes in its welcoming atmosphere? They make sure to use seasonal ingredients procured from across the country, meaning that you can savor seasonal flavors in both their a la carte dishes and course meals. The recommended dish is the [Isomatsu Nigiri], which is an assortment of authentic Edomae-zushi. Through this dish, you can thoroughly savor the deliciousness of super fresh seafood!

Sushi no Isomatsu

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,200 JPY
Address: 2F, Shinagawa Front Bldg., 2-3-13, Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo

26. Sushi Kanesaka (Shimbashi)

22. Sushi Kanesaka (Shimbashi)
[2018 Edition] 30 Must-Vist Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo
Famous both within Japan and abroad, this restaurant takes particular delight in showcasing Japan's beauty through decorating its space with flower vases created in the Muromachi period (1336 - 1573) and serving sushi on plates designed by Rosanjin Kitaro (an artist and epicure). Of course, this extends all the way to its sushi, which are made using Edomae-zushi techniques. Examples of such dishes include the [Kuruma Ebi] in which oboro is placed in-between the topping and the rice, and the [Kohada] whose seasonings are finely tuned based on elements like the weather and temperature that day. Visit to try some world-renowned sushi!

Sushi Kanesaka

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
[Saturday, Sunday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 21,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,250 JPY
Address: B1F, Misuzu Bldg., 8-10-3, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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27. Takewaka Annex (Tsukiji)

23. Takewaka Annex (Tsukiji)
[2018 Edition] 30 Must-Vist Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo
This restaurant is conveniently located near Tsukiji Market, allowing it to procure and use fresh ingredients every morning from said market. All of its dishes are delicious, from the nigiri-zushi to chirashi-zushi (mix of seafood on top of rice) and a la carte dishes. Some recommendations include the [Hon-maguro Fatty Steak], which allows you to savor the umami from fatty tuna, and the flavorful [Teppanyaki of Sea Urchin in its Shell]. There are also plenty of dishes that go great with alcohol!

Takewaka Annex

Open: Lunch 11:15 am - 2:00 pm, Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Closed: None
*Closed during the beginning and end of the year
Average price: [Dinner] 6,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,200 JPY
Address: 1F, Higashi-Ginza Plaza Bldg., 2-14-8, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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28. Sushi Takehan Wakatsuki (Ebisu)

24. Sushi Takehan Wakatsuki (Ebisu)
[2018 Edition] 30 Must-Vist Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo
This popular restaurant has been loved by the residents of Tokyo ever since it opened in 1995. They serve nigiri-zushi made with high-quality seafood procured by the owner himself in the morning from Tsukiji Market. Some popular nigiri-zushi toppings include [Broiled Unagi] - beautifully broiled, wild-caught, over 1kg marbled eel directly shipped from Lake Shinji (Shinji-ko) in Tottori Prefecture, which is the owner's hometown - and the luxurious [Steamed Abalone With Liver Sauce] that uses abalones taken from the Sea of Japan. They also offer a variety of a la carte dishes for everyone to savor!

Sushi Takehan Wakatsuki

Open: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: 16,000 JPY
Address: 2F, No. 7 Hagiwara Bldg., Nishi 1-16-7, Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

29. Otaru Masazushi Ginza (Ginza-itchome)

27. Otaru Masazushi Ginza (Ginza-itchome)
[2018 Edition] 30 Must-Vist Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo
This is the Ginza branch of Otaru Masazushi in Otaru, Hokkaido. It is on the 10th floor of a building on Ginza Chuo-dori, which is lined with high-end shops. The restaurant has a large counter that you can sit at if you want to watch the chefs prepare the fresh ingredients, which are procured directly from Hokkaido. They offer an extensive menu that includes a variety of courses. The [Omakase Sashimi Course] - a popular dinner course that begins with appetizers and includes super fresh seafood that can be enjoyed as sashimi or sushi - is highly recommended.

Otaru Masazushi Ginza

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm), Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
[Saturday] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
[National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday
*Closed on Monday when it is a national holiday, but open for lunch the previous Sunday.
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Address: 10F, Pola Ginza Bldg., 1-7-7, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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30. Ginza Koshitu Koya Ginza (Ginza-itchome)

28. Ginza Koshitu Koya Ginza (Ginza-itchome)
[2018 Edition] 30 Must-Vist Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo
This is a popular restaurant in the glamorous Ginza area. They only offer seating in private rooms of various sizes, allowing customers to enjoy creative Japanese cuisine in a private setting. The menu consists of a la carte dishes that go well with sake, such as dishes made with seasonal seafood and beef, and courses that include nigiri-zushi made with super fresh ingredients. This restaurant is perfect for those who want to enjoy sushi along with a variety of different Japanese dishes. It also offers a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, including sake and shochu. 

Ginza Koshitu Koya Ginza

Open: [Weekdays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
[Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: None
*Closed December 31 and January 1
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,800 JPY
Address: B1F, Okura Bekkan Bldg., 3-4-1, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

31. Kaiten Tokyo Sushi Kaido Aqua City Odaiba Branch 

31. Kaiten Tokyo Sushi Kaido Aqua City Odaiba Branch 
30 Must-Visit Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo
The Kaiten Tokyo Sushi Kaido Aqua City Odaiba Branch is a conveyer belt sushi restaurant where guests can freely enjoy authentic Edomae sushi. Here, one can casually enjoy the food culture which is the pride of Japan. The restaurant selects representative fish of Edo Bay (Tokyo Bay) from each port, including red bream, conger eel, flounder, and hairtail. The best part about this restaurant is their serving of carefully selected ingredients approved by many chefs and sushi artisans, including authentic tuna from Yamayuki, with which the restaurant has continued to do business since its founding. 

Kaiten Tokyo Sushi Kaido Aqua City Odaiba Branch 

Open: [Weekdays] 11:30 am - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm) / [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:30 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from Tokyo Teleport Station on the Rinkai Line / By car: Take the Metropolitan Expressway No. 11 Daiba Line from Rainbow Bridge, and get off at "Daiba Exit" (approx. 3 min.)
Address: 6F, Aqua City Odaiba, 1-7-1, Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map

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32. Tokyo Sushi ITAMAE SUSHI Shimbashi Branch

32. Tokyo Sushi ITAMAE SUSHI Shimbashi Branch
30 Must-Visit Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo
The ITAMAE SUSHI is a spot where guests can freely enjoy the techniques of a skilled sushi artisan. This restaurant accepts select ingredients, such as using the best natural blue fin tuna, and delivers sushi and individual foods that only Tokyo can provide. Guests will also be pleased at being able to charge their mobile phone at a USB terminal. ITAMAE SUSHI preserves Edomae sushi, a traditional culture, while attempting to evolve into an establishment that provides world sushi. A sushi restaurant that deeply understands the needs and lifestyles of people living in the modern era. 

Tokyo Sushi ITAMAE SUSHI Shimbashi Branch

Open: [Tuesday-Saturday] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 3:00 pm - 4:00 am (L.O. 3:3 am), [Sunday] Dinner 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Karasumori Exit of JR Shimbashi Station
Address: 1F, S-TEC3 Bldg., 3-14-5, Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map

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33. Sushikatsu

33. Sushikatsu
30 Must-Visit Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo
Sushikatsu is a famous Edomae sushi restaurant that has kept itself grounded while continuing to make sushi since its founding in 1970. For their Edomae sushi, they prepare according to the fish ingredients used, and use extremely high level and complicated classic techniques that create delicious flavors. To make these simple and genuine sushi pieces, the restaurant head continues to consider the theories of Edomae sushi, said to be the ultimate in deliciousness, from a completely different perspective. This passion for sushi draws in many visitors from both Japan and overseas. 

Sushikatsu

Open: [Monday - Friday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / [Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday] Dinner 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Exit 5 of Hanzomon Station / After exiting the station, cross the street at the traffic lights in front, and it's right ahead on the left-hand side, along the road
Address: 9-20, Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Map

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34. Sushiya Shinkichi Shinbashi Branch

34. Sushiya Shinkichi Shinbashi Branch
30 Must-Visit Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo
The Sushiya Shinkichi is located on the 6th floor of a building in front of Shimbashi Station. Here, guests can enjoy sushi and individual foods that use fresh fish directly shipped from Toyosu Market, while being able to see beautiful night scenery from the windows. The sushi made by the head chef, who has experience at high class sushi restaurants, charms visitors with its diverse range of menu items including seasonal recommendations. They have individual rooms that can be used for private banquets and entertaining and serve courses with all-you-can-drink options. Guests can also enjoy carefully selected local sake at its best time to drink. 

Sushiya Shinkichi Shinbashi Branch

Open: [Weekdays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) (Drink L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed:
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: Located on the 6th floor of a restaurant building, 3-minute walk from the Karasumori Exit of JR Shimbashi Station
Address: 6F, eatus shimbashi, 3-13-4, Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map

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Sushi, created through a combination of fresh ingredients and the skills of veteran chefs, is a must-try while in Japan. If you are going to Tokyo, be sure to go to one of the restaurants introduced here to try some!
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.

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Update-date: Dec 11 2023
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