Kinotomi
乙巳
Sushi in Akebonobashi & Yotsuya-Sanchome, Tokyo, 1 min walk from Yotsuya-sanchōme Station
Our analysis
- #3of 12 sushi restaurants in Akebonobashi & Yotsuya-Sanchome
- ¥19,800least expensive dinner course; median ¥20,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 6
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Kinotomi is 3rd of the 12 sushi restaurants in Akebonobashi & Yotsuya-Sanchome and 201st of 866 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥19,800 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥20,000 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥7,000 (on Tabelog) is 42% below the ¥12,000 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 243 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥7,000, 65% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥19,800 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥7,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Akebonobashi & Yotsuya-Sanchome 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takumi Makoto | #193 | ¥28,000 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Yotsuya-sanchōme | Sun |
| Kinotomi | #201 | ¥19,800 | ¥7,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Yotsuya-sanchōme | Sun |
| Sushi Garyu | #236 | ¥22,000 | — | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 1 min, Yotsuya-sanchōme | Mon |
| Sushi Watanabe | — | ¥38,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Yotsuya-sanchōme | Sun |
| Sushi Wasabi | — | ¥26,000 | ¥26,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 1 min, Yotsuya-sanchōme | Sun |
| Sushi Teru | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Yotsuya-sanchōme | Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine |
How to book Kinotomi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5597-1479 (+81-50-5597-1479 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Kinotomi Lunch Course
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–9 guests
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (5)
- Appetizers
- Nigiri
- Tamago
- Roll
- Soup
¥7,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
Kinotomi CourseMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 1–9 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (5)
- Dishes
- Nigiri
- Soup
- Dessert
- A course using around 20 seasonal ingredients.
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥12,800 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–20:00, 20:30–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00, 20:30–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00, 20:30–22:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00, 20:30–22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00, 20:30–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00, 20:30–22:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 9 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 9 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | There are no specific requests, but we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing perfume as much as possible. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | BYO drinks, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | October 2025 |
Getting there
1 min walk (80 m) from Yotsuya-sanchōme Station, Exit 4.
Also near: Akebonobashi (Exit A1): 6 min · Yotsuya (Exit 2): 10 min
- Leave Yotsuya-sanchōme Station by Exit 4 and walk east for 80 m.
Kinotomi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
乙巳
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
四谷臼井ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
乙巳東京都新宿区四谷3-7 四谷臼井ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-7 Yotsuya Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0004 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 1-minute walk from Exit 4 of Yotsuya-sanchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kinotomi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Kinotomi have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Kinotomi closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Kinotomi?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kinotomi?
Yotsuya-sanchōme Station, about 1 minute on foot (80 m). Akebonobashi Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Kinotomi have a dress code?
There are no specific requests, but we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing perfume as much as possible.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.