Ara Ki
あら輝
Sushi in Akasaka, Tokyo, 1 min walk from Akasaka Station
Our analysis
- #2of 26 sushi restaurants in Akasaka
- ¥60,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥33,000
- 1×The Tabelog Award
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥60,000–79,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 1
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Ara Ki is 2nd of the 26 sushi restaurants in Akasaka and 29th of 866 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥60,500 (on Pocket Concierge), 83% above the ¥33,000 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: The Tabelog Award in 2026 and Tabelog 100 in 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 243 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Akasaka with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Tokyo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushisho Saitō | #23 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Akasaka-mitsuke | Mon |
| Ara Ki | #29 | ¥60,500 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Akasaka | Mon, Sun |
| Sushi Hashiguchi | #38 | budget ¥50,000–59,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Akasaka-mitsuke | Sun |
| Kioicho Mitani | #48 | ¥39,600 | ¥39,600 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Nagatachō | Wed |
| Kioicho Mitani Bettei | #91 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Akasaka-mitsuke | Wed |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Ara Ki
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Tokyo.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Omakase
Dinner
¥60,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$400
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥60,000–79,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥60,000–79,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Private rooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
Getting there
1 min walk (110 m) from Akasaka Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Tameike-Sannō: 9 min · Akasaka-mitsuke: 10 min
- Leave Akasaka Station by Exit 6 and walk south-west for 40 m.
- Turn left at Ueshima Coffee House and walk 30 m.
- Turn right at Ueshima Coffee House and walk 30 m.
Ara Ki is on your right.
On your right
Look for
あら輝
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
赤坂ストリートビルディング
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
あら輝東京都港区赤坂6-3-16 赤坂ストリートビルディング 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6-3-16 Akasaka Minato, Tokyo 107-0052 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 148 meters from Akasaka. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- ANA InterContinental Tokyo, 600 m, about 10 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, 640 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ara Ki cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥60,000–79,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ara Ki closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Ara Ki?
Akasaka Station, about 1 minute on foot (110 m). Tameike-Sannō Station is about 10 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Pocket Concierge; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.