Tokyo Food & Drink Sushi

The 10 Best Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 10 picks

The best sushi in Tokyo in 2026 are Ginza Kyubey and Sushi Ginza Onodera for bookable high-end omakase, Sushi Tokyo Ten for a mid-priced counter near Shinjuku Station, and Sushi Dai at Toyosu for a market breakfast. For standing and conveyor sushi, try Uogashi Nihon-ichi and Nemuro Hanamaru. Budgets range from a few thousand yen at a standing bar to several times that at a Ginza counter.

Tokyo sushi covers a wide range, from a handful of pieces at a standing bar to a multi-hour omakase at a hushed counter. The most famous counters, such as Sushi Saito, are effectively closed to casual visitors, so this list favors places that a traveler can realistically book or walk into, and it groups them by budget: high-end counters you reserve, mid-range counters, standing sushi and kaiten (conveyor) sushi.

For high-end counters, book as early as the shop allows, tell them any allergies when you reserve, and arrive on time. For the other price bands, the listed queue tips matter more than the reservation. For other meals, see our guides to best ramen and best izakaya in Tokyo.

1. Sushi Ginza Onodera — Ginza

A high-end Ginza counter with a reservation page on the group's site.

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Sushi Ginza Onodera is the flagship of the Onodera restaurant group, which describes itself as headquartered in Ginza with 31 shops in four countries. The Ginza counter serves edomae-style omakase, and a third-party booking guide says the chefs speak English, Chinese and Korean.

It is one of the easier top-end Ginza counters to book, which makes it a reasonable first omakase for a traveler who wants a full counter experience.

Good to know: Book through the reservation button on the official site or by phone. Tell the shop about allergies when you book and arrive on time.

Sanrit Ginza Building III B1F, 5-14-14 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061

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2. Ginza Kyubey — Ginza

A long-running Ginza sushi restaurant with a main shop and an annex.

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Ginza Kyubey has a Ginza main restaurant and an annex at the same address, and its official English site lists a reservation link and a direct phone number. It is a good choice for a classic Ginza sushi meal at a restaurant that welcomes foreign guests.

Expect a traditional counter with nigiri served piece by piece. Check the official Ginza page for the current courses and prices before you book.

Good to know: Reserve through the contact page on the official site or by phone at +81-3-3571-6523. Confirm the course and price when you book.

7-6 Ginza 8-chome, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061

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3. Sushi Tokyo Ten — Shinjuku Station

A mid-priced omakase counter inside the NEWoMan food hall.

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Sushi Tokyo Ten sits inside the NEWoMan food hall beside Shinjuku Station's south exit. Its booking page lists a dinner omakase and a signature course with drinks, plus a lighter lunch omakase, at prices well below Ginza's top counters.

Online booking makes it one of the easiest omakase counters to lock in before you land. Reviewers report staff speak basic English.

Good to know: Book online in advance; seat choice is not offered on the booking page. Prices change, so check the current menu when you reserve.

NEWoMan 2F, 5-24-55 Sendagaya, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0051

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4. Sushi Zanmai Honten — Tsukiji

A counter next to the old Tsukiji market, open around the clock per several guides.

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Sushi Zanmai is a large sushi chain, and the Tsukiji main shop is its best-known branch. Several guides say it is open 24 hours, which makes it useful for a late dinner or an early breakfast near Tsukiji Outer Market.

Prices are mid-range and the counter seats are the easiest way to watch the chefs. It is a practical first sushi meal rather than a destination omakase.

Good to know: Late-night counter seats are reported to be the easiest to get. Confirm the 24-hour schedule before you plan around it.

4-11-9 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0045

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5. Sushi Dai — Toyosu Market

The Toyosu Market breakfast sushi counter with the long queue.

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Sushi Dai is a market counter inside Toyosu Market, known for omakase-style breakfast sushi. It is a ritual stop for visitors who want fish a few steps from the wholesale floor.

Lines form early; one account says people start queuing when the market opens and waits of one to three hours are reported.

Good to know: Go as early as you can, and check the market calendar first because Toyosu has closing days and Sushi Dai's hours vary by source.

6-5-1 Toyosu, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0061

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6. Daiwa Sushi — Toyosu Market

A small Toyosu Market counter, the other half of the breakfast queue.

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Daiwa Sushi is a small sushi counter in Toyosu Market with about 20 seats, according to one guide, and it draws a queue alongside Sushi Dai.

If one line is too long, the other may be shorter, and the market has other sushi counters as backups.

Good to know: The counter is small, so waits are long. Hours and closed days vary by source, so confirm before you go.

6-3-1 Toyosu, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0061

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7. Umegaoka Sushi no Midori Shibuya — Dogenzaka

Large-cut nigiri at counter prices, in Shibuya Mark City.

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Umegaoka Sushi no Midori's Shibuya branch is on the fourth floor of Mark City East and is known for generous toppings at fair prices, which is why the line is long.

It suits a casual dinner when you want sit-down sushi without an omakase budget.

Good to know: Take a queue ticket from the machine at the door; wait times in reviews range from about half an hour to nearly two hours at peak.

Shibuya Mark City East 4F, 1-12-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0043

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8. Uogashi Nihon-ichi Shinjuku — Nishi-Shinjuku

Standing sushi bar near Shinjuku Station, with pieces bought a couple at a time.

Uogashi Nihon-ichi is a standing sushi chain: you order a few pieces at a time and eat at the counter, which keeps the bill low. Its Shinjuku branch is about a five-minute walk from the station.

A Shibuya Dogenzaka branch is also listed on Time Out.

Good to know: Go standing-bar style: order two or three pieces, then order again. No reservation is needed.

Kasai Building 1F, 1-12 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo

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9. Uobei Shibuya Dogenzaka — Dogenzaka

Touchscreen sushi with a fast lane, the cheapest sit-down option here.

Uobei is a Genki Sushi brand where you order on a touchscreen and the plates arrive on a high-speed lane rather than a revolving belt. The Shibuya Dogenzaka branch is on the ground floor of the 6th Central Building.

It is the cheapest and fastest way to eat sushi in Shibuya, and the touchscreen menu removes the language barrier.

Good to know: Order on the screen and watch for your plates on the lane. Confirm the opening hours on the day.

6th Central Building 1F, 2-29-11 Dogenzaka, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0043

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10. Nemuro Hanamaru KITTE Marunouchi — Marunouchi

Hokkaido-style conveyor sushi on the fifth floor of KITTE, by Tokyo Station.

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Nemuro Hanamaru is a conveyor-belt sushi chain from Sapporo, and its KITTE branch is a one-minute walk from Tokyo Station's Marunouchi South Exit. The official site says the group runs the Nemuro Hanamaru conveyor restaurants and the sit-down Shiki Hanamaru.

A listing says this branch does not take reservations, so go before the lunch rush or after dinner.

Good to know: Expect a wait at peak times. Hours vary between 22:00 and 23:00 by source, so check before you go.

KITTE 5F, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-7005

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Frequently asked questions

How much does sushi cost in Tokyo?

Standing and conveyor sushi can cost a few thousand yen for a full meal. A mid-range counter omakase is often around ¥8,000 to ¥15,000 a person. Top-tier Ginza omakase generally starts above that, and drinks are extra.

How do I book a high-end sushi restaurant in Tokyo?

Start with the restaurant's official site or its phone line, then try booking platforms or a hotel concierge. Some restaurants take requests only by phone or only in Japanese, and the most famous ones release seats a month at a time. Sushi Ginza Onodera and Ginza Kyubey both list reservation routes on their sites, and Sushi Tokyo Ten takes online bookings.

Do I need a reservation for sushi in Tokyo?

For omakase counters, yes. For standing sushi, kaiten places and market counters like Sushi Dai, you queue instead. Nemuro Hanamaru at KITTE does not take reservations at that branch, according to a listing, so expect a wait at peak times.

Is sushi at Toyosu Market worth the early start?

It can be if you want a market-style breakfast. Sushi Dai and Daiwa Sushi draw long lines that start early in the morning, and waits of one to three hours are reported, so go as early as you can or pick another place if your schedule is tight.

What should I know about sushi etiquette?

At a counter, eat each piece soon after the chef hands it over. Dip the fish side, not the rice, in soy sauce, and skip the soy if the chef has already brushed the piece with sauce. Hands are fine for nigiri.

What is the best area for sushi in Tokyo?

Ginza has the highest concentration of high-end counters, while Tsukiji and Toyosu are known for market-style sushi. For convenience and low prices, Shibuya and Shinjuku have standing and conveyor options.

1. Sushi Ginza Onodera — Ginza

2. Ginza Kyubey — Ginza

3. Sushi Tokyo Ten — Shinjuku Station

4. Sushi Zanmai Honten — Tsukiji

5. Sushi Dai — Toyosu Market

6. Daiwa Sushi — Toyosu Market

7. Umegaoka Sushi no Midori Shibuya — Dogenzaka

8. Uogashi Nihon-ichi Shinjuku — Nishi-Shinjuku

9. Uobei Shibuya Dogenzaka — Dogenzaka

10. Nemuro Hanamaru KITTE Marunouchi — Marunouchi

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