Tokyo Station is famous as the gateway to Tokyo, allowing direct access to major stations like Shinjuku and Shibuya. I often use it myself when visiting Tokyo, including for transfers. It's also convenient for tourism and shopping, as you can walk to Yurakucho and Ginza. With many Shinkansen lines, it offers easy access to regional areas, and the abundance of express buses makes it convenient for reaching Haneda and Narita airports.
The Tokyo Station building is "one of the symbols representing Tokyo." The red brick station building, constructed over 100 years ago in the Taisho era, is designated as an important cultural property. The modern design amidst the urban landscape and the leaf motifs on the two dome ceilings in the north and south of the station building continue to captivate us as a structure with historical and artistic value. The area around Tokyo Station, bustling with people, is popular as an outing destination with many restaurants and commercial facilities.
In this article, we'll introduce 8 recommended sushi restaurants near Tokyo Station that you might want to visit during your trip in 2024.
Sushi in Japan
"Sushi" is one of the most representative dishes of "Washoku" (Japanese cuisine), which is popular worldwide. You may be familiar with major conveyor belt sushi chain restaurants like "Kurazushi" that have expanded overseas. Sushi consists of vinegared rice called "shari" combined with toppings called "neta," typically seafood.
There are various types of sushi. The most well-known are "nigiri sushi," where neta is placed on top of shari, and "maki sushi," where ingredients are rolled in shari and seaweed. Other types include "oshi sushi," where shari is pressed into a mold with neta on top, "chirashi sushi," where various ingredients are scattered over shari, and "temaki sushi," where shari and preferred ingredients are wrapped in a large piece of seaweed and eaten by hand.
The current form of sushi dates back to the Edo period. In the past, sushi was eaten at food stalls, but these were banned for hygiene reasons, making sushi a high-end meal for the general public. Later, with the appearance of affordable "conveyor belt sushi," it once again became accessible to ordinary people.
Recommended Sushi Restaurants Near Tokyo Station 2024
Numazu UogashiZushi
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Numazu UogashiZushi offers sushi made with seafood from Suruga Bay, purchased fresh every morning at the Numazu market. Numazu City in Shizuoka Prefecture is famous for its local fish. Using fresh seafood, you can fully enjoy voluminous neta and sashimi dishes.
My recommendation is the weekday lunch set. The large neta are satisfying, and you can get refills of miso soup. I always order miso soup when eating at sushi restaurants because it's delicious with the fish broth. They also have a rich menu using ingredients unique to Shizuoka, allowing you to fully enjoy the bounty of the sea from Shizuoka. During the seasons for whitebait and sakura shrimp, you might be able to try these menu items. You can also enjoy local sake and accompanying small dishes.
The restaurant is close to Tokyo Station's South Exit, located inside the famous "Marunouchi Building," making it easy to access while shopping or sightseeing. You can enjoy sushi in a refined atmosphere inside the building.
[Numazu Uogashi Zushi Marunouchi Bldg.]
・Address: Marunouchi Building 6F, 2-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
・TEL: 03-5220-5550
・Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00-23:00 (L.O.22:00/Side dishes L.O.21:30)
Sun/Holidays 11:00-22:00 (L.O.21:00/Side dishes L.O.20:30)
・Official Website: https://www.uogashizushi.co.jp/shop/o-shop/marubiru/
Manten Sushi
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Manten Sushi is a popular restaurant that only offers omakase menus where you leave everything to the sushi chef. When it comes to sushi neta, which is mostly seafood, it's best to eat seasonal ingredients in Japan. The restaurant focuses on bringing out the best in the ingredients, allowing you to enjoy seasonal fish prepared in the most delicious way. The menu content changes according to the season and preparation method.
As it often sells out, it's recommended to make a reservation in advance. You can enjoy ingredients selected by professionals in the way they recommend, and I'm always amazed by the high quality every time I visit.
The chef's performance has become a topic on social media, and you'll be fully satisfied with both the performance and the course meal at the restaurant, making it a memorable dining experience. It's also very popular among foreign visitors.
Experience the craftsmanship that brings out the deliciousness of Japanese ingredients with your own eyes and taste buds. It's also conveniently close to Tokyo Station.
[Manten Sushi Marunouchi]
・Address: Marunouchi Brick Square B1F, 2-6-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
・TEL: 03-6269-9100
・Hours: Lunch / Mon-Fri 11:00-15:00 (L.O.14:00)
Sat/Sun/Holidays 11:00-15:00 (L.O.13:30)
Dinner / Mon-Sat 17:00-23:00 (L.O.21:30)
Sun/Holidays 17:00-22:00 (L.O.20:30)
・Official Website: https://www.manten-sushi.com/
Sushisei
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Sushisei in Tokyo Station is the Gransta Yaesu branch of the long-established sushi restaurant "Tsukiji Sushisei." Tsukiji Sushisei started as a food stall and became a famous restaurant after establishing a store in Tsukiji Market following the Great Kanto Earthquake. It has many loyal customers due to its reputation in magazines and word-of-mouth.
You can casually enjoy "Edomae sushi" built over 130 years of history with fresh neta from Toyosu Market. The Gransta Yaesu store is easily accessible from Tokyo Station and convenient during waiting times for Shinkansen and other trains. With the reassurance of a long-established restaurant, you can relax at both counter and table seats.
The recommendation is the weekday-limited lunch menu. Especially the "Recommended Set" is a good menu to experience Japanese cuisine, including seafood bowl or nigiri sushi, along with chawanmushi and soup. With a wide variety of side dishes and alcohol, it's also recommended for enjoying with friends.
[Tsukiji Sushisei Gransta Yaesu]
・Address: Gransta Yaesu, Grand Roof B1F, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
・TEL: 03-5220-3780
・Hours: 11:00-22:00 (L.O.21:00)
・Official Website: http://www.tsukijisushisay.co.jp/store/tokyoroof.html
Tsukiji Sushiko Nagomi
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Tokyo Station, the gateway to Tokyo, is characterized by people using it for various purposes. Not everyone has time to relax; some are hurrying to their next destination. Tsukiji Sushiko Nagomi is a place where even such people can enjoy sushi near Tokyo Station in 2024.
This restaurant serves breakfast from 7 am. There's also a standing sushi counter available from 11 am, which can be used for a short time before departing on a Shinkansen or express bus. The standing sushi menu is also enjoyable at reasonable prices and content.
Another attraction of this restaurant is its commitment to using only "natural tuna." As tuna is my favorite sushi neta, I highly recommend the rich menu that matches each rare part of tuna. Furthermore, you can also experience "Washoku" beyond sushi, including tempura and eel rice. Why not casually experience Japanese cuisine when using Tokyo Station for transfers?
[Tsukiji Sushiko Nagomi]
・Address: Gransta Marunouchi, JR East Tokyo Station B1F, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
・TEL: 03-5220-0505
・Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-22:00 (L.O.21:15)
Sat/Sun 8:00-21:00 (L.O.20:30)
*Standing sushi corner Mon-Sat 11:00-22:00 (L.O.21:15)
Sun 11:00-21:00 (L.O.20:30)
・Official Website: https://www.tsukiji-sushiko.com/nagomi
Tachigui Sushi Hinato Maru
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A very popular standing sushi restaurant from Asakusa has expanded to Tokyo Station. The charm of Tachigui Sushi Hinato Maru is that it's easy to use even for those who need to eat quickly or want to grab a bite during waiting times. The "standing style" reminds us of the food stall style through which sushi initially spread. This is a unique Japanese style, so please experience it when you visit Japan.
Recommended menu items include the customer-favorite "Three Pieces of Tuna," the "Three Pieces of Live Shellfish" which is a must-try for shellfish fans, and the Yaesu store's specialty "Yaesu" which combines the shop's popular items. As it's operated by an intermediary wholesaler, you can enjoy high-quality neta at reasonable prices.
The interior is clean, allowing for comfortable use. You can casually eat authentic sushi, which will surely become a good memory of your Japan trip.
[Tachigui Sushi Hinato Maru Gransta Yaekita Shokudo]
・Address: JR East Tokyo Station 1F Yaekita Shokudo 115, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
・TEL: 03-6259-1600
・Hours: 11:00-22:00
・Official Website: https://hinatomaru.com/yaesu/
Recommended Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Tokyo Station 2024
Sanchoku Gourmet Conveyor Belt Sushi Kantaro Tokyo
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Hokkaido is famous for its delicious seafood. When visiting Hokkaido, many people enjoy "sushi" due to the freshness and deliciousness of the neta. I can't forget the sushi I ate in Hokkaido either.
At Sanchoku Gourmet Conveyor Belt Sushi Kantaro Tokyo, you can enjoy sushi made with ingredients mainly from Hokkaido at reasonable prices. Neta unique to Hokkaido like "salmon roe" and "atka mackerel," as well as local cuisine neta like "Matsumae-zuke" are especially recommended.
Even if you don't have plans to visit Hokkaido, you can feel like you've gone to "Hokkaido" inside Tokyo Station.
[Sanchoku Gourmet Conveyor Belt Sushi Kantaro Tokyo]
・Address: Tokyo Station Ichiban-gai B1F XA3 Area, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
・TEL: 03-6259-1823
・Hours: 11:00-22:00 (L.O.21:25)
・Official Website: https://www.hk-r.jp/shop/g_kantaro/shop.html#tokyo02
Conveyor Belt Sushi Haneda Market
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Haneda Market is a conveyor belt sushi restaurant where you can enjoy fresh seafood sourced from all over Japan. Its charm lies in being able to enjoy fresh neta on the same day due to their unique sourcing routes. It's also a topic on social media.
The shari uses red vinegar, characteristic of Edomae style. Sushi with red vinegar pairs exceptionally well with fatty neta. Another significant advantage is that you can enter casually despite being able to enjoy neta from all over Japan. It's very popular among tourists as you can eat delicious sushi even in limited time, such as while waiting for trains or buses.
My recommendation is the seasonal menu using fresh neta. Don't miss the deliciousness unique to that season.
[Conveyor Belt Sushi Haneda Market Gransta Tokyo]
・Address: JR Tokyo Station B1F Gransta Tokyo, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
・TEL: 03-5224-9501
・Hours: Mon-Thu/Sat 10:00-22:00
Fri 10:00-22:30
Sun/Holidays 10:00-21:30
・Official Website: https://www.gransta.jp/mall/gransta_tokyo/kaitenzushi_haneda/
Nemuro Hanamaru
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Nemuro Hanamaru is a popular conveyor belt sushi restaurant from Hokkaido, and here at the Tokyo Station store, you can eat high-quality sushi. Nemuro in Hokkaido is a fishing town famous for its delicious seafood. At Nemuro Hanamaru, you can enjoy neta mainly from Nemuro, seasonal dishes that make the most of seasonal ingredients, and local sake.
The interior has a lively atmosphere reminiscent of Nemuro's fishing town. With an open kitchen, you can enjoy the live feeling while also feeling assured. Experience the fun of "seeing," "choosing," and "tasting deliciousness" unique to conveyor belt sushi in an authentic setting.
Recommendations include neta representative of Hokkaido such as "herring," "scallop," "sea urchin," and "salmon roe."
Note that reservations are not possible, so there may be long queues. Use the automatic ticket dispenser for the waiting system and wait for your turn.
While the long queue might be a concern, it's also proof of its popularity.
[Conveyor Belt Sushi Nemuro Hanamaru KITTE Marunouchi]
・Address: JP Tower 5F, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
・TEL: 03-6269-9027
・Hours: 11:00-22:00 (L.O.21:30)
*Reception may end early depending on the number of people waiting to enter.
・Official Website: https://www.sushi-hanamaru.com/store/details/s11.html