Ginza Sushiko Honten has 1 Michelin star and the honor of being one of the oldest sushi places in Tokyo. Naturally, it has the sushi chops to match these accolades.
Ginza Sushiko Honten - image © Florentyna Leow
If you can’t snag a reservation at Sukibayashi Jiro, there are plenty of other amazing sushi restaurants in Ginza to eat at without needing to book half a year in advance. 1-starred Sushiko Honten, one of the oldest sushi places in Tokyo at over 130 years in business, is a decent place to start.
Ginza Sushiko Honten - image © Florentyna Leow
Like the best sushi shops, Sushiko Honten doesn’t announce its presence in Ginza - you could walk past the restaurant and miss it entirely. Once you’re inside, though, it’s like being in a private theatre - albeit one where the actors are all sushi chefs, and you’re allowed to chat to them while they perform.
Sushi here isn’t fast or cheap - lunch starts at around JPY12,000 per person. Expect an omakase lunch to take around two hours. Depending on what’s in season, you’ll taste your way through the fish in the sea: several kinds of shrimp and abalone, various cuts of tuna, sea urchin, whitefish, squid, horse mackerel and more.
There are just 10 seats, so reservations are recommended. That being said, it is generally easier to snag a seat here than at some of the other top-level places in town. Given the more relaxed atmosphere and friendly chefs, it’s a good place for relative sushi newbies with the money to spend. If you’re looking for something that’s better value for money, however, you might be better off eating elsewhere.
For more Tokyo sushi restaurant choices, see our Best Sushi In Tokyo page.
English name:
Ginza Sushiko Honten
Japanese name:
銀座寿司幸本店
English address:
6-3-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0061
Japanese address:
〒104-0061 東京都中央区銀座6-3-8
Opening hours:
11:30am-10pm
Price:
Non-smoking section:
Yes
Reservations:
Possible
Nearest Transport:
Subway: 3-minute walk from exit C2 of Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya, Marunouchi and Ginza lines.
Train: 5-minute walk from the Ginza exit of Yurakucho Station on the JR Yamanote line.
Telephone:
+81-3-3571-1968
Website:
none
Customer Reviews:
:: Read customer reviews of Ginza Sushiko Honten on TripAdvisor.
Near To Here:
Ginza Sushiko Honten is located in Tokyo's Ginza district. See our complete list of things to do in Ginza, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
More Tokyo Restaurant Recommendations:
See all sushi restaurants we recommend on our Best Sushi in Tokyo page and get the complete list for all cuisines on our Best Tokyo Restaurants page.
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