[5 Popular Sushi Restaurants in Ginza] Enjoy authentic Edomae sushi at the counter

[5 Popular Sushi Restaurants in Ginza] Enjoy authentic Edomae sushi at the counter

If you visit Japan, you'll want to enjoy high-class sushi at least once.

The sushi you enjoy at the counter, which is filled with a dignified Japanese atmosphere, shows off the master's skill one by one, and the taste is exceptional without betraying the price.

In this article, we'll introduce popular high-end sushi restaurants that are easy to visit, even for beginners, from the Ginza area, which has many famous restaurants in Tokyo.

There are also restaurants that can be enjoyed for around 10,000 yen, so be sure to use them as a reference when choosing a restaurant while traveling.

The conversation with the general is also a real thrill. The appeal of counter sushi unique to Japan

Sushi is said to have originated from Southeast Asia's fermented sushi “jikure sushi (narezushi),” but “nigiri sushi,” which foreigners imagine, is unique to Japan, and it was invented during the Edo period (1603 to 1868).

At the time, there was a preservation technology for fermenting fish to make it last longer, but this developed and evolved into nigiri sushi using vinegared rice and fresh fish.

I was born in Tokyo in particularEdomae sushiIt has a unique style that enhances the taste by adding time and effort to seasonal fish and shari.

It was after the war that they chose their favorite toppings from refrigerated showcases like today, and they began to be served at the counter.

In the 1970s, it was widely accepted overseas, mainly in Europe and America.

Edomae sushi served at the counter has the following three major attractions.

Attraction ① You can enjoy freshly made sushi while watching the craftsmanship right in front of you

The best part about the sushi counter is that you can enjoy the craftsmanship right in front of you.

The job of a sushi chef may seem simple, but it's actually very profound.

For example, even if you take one task called “cutting,” the taste changes drastically depending on the thickness, angle, and direction of the cutting method.

By cutting it properly, the flavor of the fish is brought out to the fullest.

The “grasping” process also varies depending on the skill of the craftsman.

While fine-tuning the hardness and size of the shari and how it contains air, the perfect balance is achieved with the ingredients.

From this series of actions, you will be able to sense the passion and sincerity of the sushi chefs.

Appeal ② The craftsmanship shines through consistently

At Edomae sushi,Ingenuity is applied to sushi toppings one by oneIt's the basis.

For example, blue fish such as kojada and mackerel are tightened with vinegar, and tuna is soaked in soy sauce to make a pike.

Salt is also sprinkled on white fish to remove excess water.

In addition, sweet and spicy claws are applied to boiled conger eel, and treatment is applied according to the fish's personality, such as enhancing the aroma by roasting it.

The appeal of Edomae sushi is clearly evident in the fact that it does not rely only on the freshness of the ingredients, but expresses a deeper flavor with the work of a craftsman.

Attraction ③ You can enjoy conversation with craftsmen

Being able to directly listen to the season, production area, and cooking preferences of ingredients through conversations with craftsmen is a privilege unique to counter seats.

“What would you recommend today?” By asking, they may also provide optimal consistency according to the purchase situation on that day.

Also, discussing pairings for sake, shochu, etc. is one of the tips for enjoying counter sushi even more.

The sushi you enjoy with one cup selected by a craftsman will stand out even more deliciously.

5 Recommended Popular Sushi Restaurants in Ginza

Here are some famous sushi restaurants in Ginza.

We've carefully selected 5 restaurants and picked them up, from sushi restaurants with casual omakase courses to sushi restaurants with Michelin-starred taisho members.

Ginza sushi “GINZA SUSHI BANYA KAI”

Among the high-end counter sushi restaurants in Ginza, this is one that you can enjoy at an overwhelmingly reasonable price.

They offer an “Omakase Course” for both day and night for 9,570 yen with 21 dishes.

(*Course fees etc. may change depending on the season)

Fresh fish sent directly from the production area is purchased from the Toyosu Market every day, and only high-quality ingredients are used, such as using Yamagata rice for shari.

By carefully crafting each item with skilled craftsmanship, the original flavor of fresh fish is brought out to the fullest.

The interior is an impressive Japanese space with warm lighting and an 18-seat counter.

There are also table seats and completely private rooms, and group visits can accommodate up to 8 people. (*Seats cannot be reserved)

GINZA SUSHI BANYA KAI

Address: Ginza First Five Building 7F, 1-5-10 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Access: 1 minute walk from Ginza-itchome Station/3 minute walk from Yurakucho Station

Business hours: 12:00-14:30 ／ 17:00-22:30

Closed: None (closed during the year-end and New Year holidays)

GINZA SUSHI BANYA KAI

Sushi “Sushi Tatsumi” in Ginza

A famous Ginza store founded in 2002.

Sushi made with fresh ingredients is attractive, and in particular, medium tuna is highly regarded for its sweetness of fat, smooth mouthfeel, and melting texture.

There are 2 types of courses: the “Omakase Course,” where you can enjoy about 8 pieces of nigiri and snacks, and the “15 pieces of nigiri,” where you can fully enjoy only nigiri, and each is offered for 20,000 yen.

(*Course fees etc. may change depending on the season)

Also, à la carte dishes such as thinly sliced mako flounder, grilled red snapper in Saikyo, and chawanmushi are also popular.

Rose leaflets and nigiri sushi for souvenirs packed in wooden boxes are also popular.

All seats inside the store are non-smoking, and the space is full of cleanliness.

In addition to 12 counter seats where you can enjoy conversation with craftsmen, there are also private rooms that can accommodate up to 6 people.

Sushi Tatsumi

Address: 8-5-19 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Access: 12 minute walk from Ginza subway station/6 minute walk from Shimbashi station

Business hours: 17:00 to 23:00

Closed on Sundays, public holidays, and the second Saturday

Sushi Tatsumi

Sushi “Sushi Suzuki” in Ginza

A 3-minute walk from Ginza Station Exit B9.

It is a famous traditional Edomae sushi restaurant where a general who has trained for 12 years at the famous restaurant “Sushi Aoki” wields his skills.

The ingredients we purchase are the finest ones selected from all over the country, such as bluefin tuna aged in a shiogama, white shrimp from Toyama, and shinko from Shizuoka Maisaka.

It is characterized by its crispness, which is an exquisite blend of red vinegar and white vinegar, and the delicate flavor created by carefully selected ingredients.

They only offer the “Omakase Course (49,500 yen),” which was carefully selected by the general himself.

At lunchtime, there is also a course (26,620 yen) that you can enjoy more casually.

(*Service fee not included/Reservations for weekends and holidays are for 2 people or more/ Course fees etc. may change depending on the season)

Inside the store, there are white wooden counter seats where you can enjoy the craftsmanship right in front of you, and the soft-mannered boss and landlady will handle it.

Sushi Suzuki

Address: Ginza Art Museum Building 5F, 6-5-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Access: 3 minute walk from Ginza Station B9 exit (Sony Building entrance)

Business hours: [Tuesday] 18:00-21:00/[Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday] 12:00-14:00/18:00-21:00

Closed on Mondays

Sushi Suzuki

Ginza sushi “Ginza miko sushi”

This sushi restaurant stands quietly on the 11th floor of the Ginza building. It is a very popular restaurant, especially among sea urchin lovers.

The specialty is “sea urchin paradise (sea urchin eating comparison).”

The feature is that you can choose 3 types of sea urchins of your choice from carefully selected sea urchins, and it is also possible to choose 3 pieces of the same type.

You can fully enjoy the individuality of sea urchins.

We also have ingredients selected from all over the country, such as bluefin tuna and horse mackerel from Nagasaki prefecture, red sea bream from Mie prefecture, and salmon roe from Hokkaido, etc., and they also offer exquisite products that are particular about the freshness, temperature, and flavor of each.

There are 3 types of courses: the “Sea Urchin Paradise Course (15,000 yen),” where you can fully enjoy sea urchin, the standard course (10,230 yen) where you can enjoy well-balanced nigiri, and the “VIP Course (33,000 yen),” which is extremely luxurious.

(*Course fees etc. may change depending on the season)

The inside of the store is a sophisticated space with only 10 counter seats, and there is a sense of calm and luxury.

It's the perfect place for an adult date or a special time.

Ginza miko sushi

Address: Sakura Marks Ginza 11th Floor, 6-12-12 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Access: 3 minute walk from Higashi-Ginza subway station, 11 minute walk from JR Shimbashi station

Business hours: 12:00-16:00 ／ 18:00-21:00

Regular holiday：－

Ginza Miko Sushi

Sushi “Sushi You” in Ginza

It is a famous store that opened in Roppongi in 2016 and received 1 Michelin star in its first year.

The Roppongi store was handed over to the next generation with the intention of “for young people who will lead the next generation,” and Taisho's store moved to Ginza-itchome in 2023.

Although this is an upscale store, it has an atmosphere where you can relax and relax.

The high level of entertainment and hospitality is also important, such as the Taisho's humorous production.

We recommend the Omakase Course (27,500 yen) at the main counter where the general is in charge of nigiri.

Based on traditional Edomae sushi techniques, you can enjoy nigiri and a variety of à la carte dishes with unique ingenuity.

Please enjoy the exquisite taste that makes the most of the Taisho's time and effort.

(*Course fees etc. may change depending on the season)

Sushi you

Address: Ginza LOUIS 8F, 1-14-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Access: 2 minute walk from Ginza-itchome Station/5 minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station/6 minute walk from Ginza Station

Business hours:

[Monday/Thursday] 17:30 to 19:30, 20:00-22:00 (2 part system starts all at once)

[Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Holidays] 12:00-14:30 (simultaneous start)/17:30 to 19:30, 20:00-22:00 (2-part system simultaneous start)

Regular holidays: 8 times a month, mainly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (there are irregular holidays)

With sushi

A restaurant where you can experience sushi nigiri, which is popular among foreigners

For foreigners, enjoy holding it yourselfSushi nigiri experienceis also popular. They are also held in the area close to Ginza, so if you are interested, be sure to make memories of your trip.

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Chidama Sushi Harumi-dori

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Shabu-shabu/Sushi Hachiyama

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Ginza has many famous restaurants where you can enjoy the finest Edomae sushi made by top craftsmen.

In this article, we've carefully selected and introduced popular counter sushi restaurants that are easy for beginners to visit.

If there is a store you are interested in, be sure to visit it.

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I also recommend a beauty experience in Ginza!

Ginza has a range of high level salons suitable for an upscale area.

They offer the latest trends and high quality services, perfect for special events and everyday care.

We hope you enjoy a wonderful stay in Ginza.

Ginza/ “Sena.spa GINZA”

“sena.spa” is a hideaway salon in Shinbashi/Ginza.

It is a calm Asian-style space that balances the mind and body and leads to deep relaxation.

Recommended for those who have poor sleep quality due to long flights or jet lag, those who feel tired or have gastrointestinal problems while traveling, and those who want to reset their stress and restore their mental and physical energy.

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Ginza/ “Souriant GINZA”

A beauty experience salon in the center of Ginza that combines traditional Japanese herbs with the latest technology.

Even those who are organic and vegan can enjoy a safe and natural beauty experience. Make special skincare unique to Japan a memory of your trip.

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Ginza/ “Feruche Ginza” ※women only

“Feruche Ginza Store” is a private salon offering authentic small face and foot contours in the center of Ginza.

It is conveniently located right next to Higashi-Ginza Station, and you can enjoy a relaxing time just for yourself in a clean private room with a complete reservation system.

Small facial corrugation removes swelling from the face and leads to an ideal face line.

Foot cramps treat foot fatigue and swelling from the root and change them to lighter legs.

Enjoy the ultimate refreshing experience along with relaxation in Ginza.

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Ginza/ “Fortuna GINZA”

Shampoos and treatments used in the treatment are carefully selected that contain organically-derived ingredients.

Furthermore, there are plenty of menus that support not only the hair but the beauty of the whole body, such as hydrogen capsule baths and teeth whitening.

An experienced stylist will suggest care tailored to the customer's hair condition and wishes.

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Ginza/ “head CONCIERGE Ginza Store”

A head spa specialty store where a group of nationally qualified specialists lead to “ultimate sleep.”

It is a technique of pressing pressure points on the head called the deep muscle approach, which leads to ultimate sleep.

Various effects can be expected, such as “relieving insomnia,” “improving shoulder stiffness,” “recovering from eye strain,” and “anti-aging.”

Enjoy the ultimate head spa that goes beyond relaxation.

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Ginza/ “Re:Treat HaRi”

A “total beauty acupuncture and moxibustion salon” that pursues beauty with unique technology and experience.

Staff are top class in their ability to see through the essence of malfunction.

Because they are physical experts with experience and knowledge cultivated in professional settings, it is possible to fundamentally improve disorders by checking constitution from blood flow and visceral function.

By preparing the inside of the body and improving the constitution, it leads to healthy beauty.

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Suitengum/ “limyu” ※women only

There is a salon around 10 minutes from Ginza, right next to Suitengumae Station.

There are over 400 types of nail designs, and sophisticated designs are popular.

We offer a total of 4 eyelash menus, including extensions and perms.

Please experience the attentive customer service and high level of technology that makes use of the rich experience of the staff.

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Monzen-nakacho (Ginza/Tokyo Station area)/“liberte” ※women only

This salon is a 2-minute walk from Monzen-nakacho Station on the Tozai Line and Oedo Line.

It is easily accessible from Tokyo Station, Ginza Station, and Tsukiji Station.

This beauty salon offers a menu that can be expected to lift up the face, dry it, and care for wrinkles.

Please spend a luxurious time with the high quality service of a skilled esthetician and an aromatic private space.

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Akihabara, Kanda, Awajicho/ “Esthetic & Relaxation WELLFIT” ※Women only