Motoazabu Sasano
元麻布 ささ野
Sushi in Azabujuban, Tokyo, 7 min walk from Azabu-Jūban Station
Our analysis
- ¥20,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥20,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥20,000 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥20,000 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥9,000 (on Ikyu) is 17% above the ¥7,700 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 private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥9,000, 55% below its least expensive dinner course), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Azabujuban 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motoazabu Sushi Gou | — | ¥27,500 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Azabu-Jūban | — |
| Zoroku Sushi Sakai | — | ¥24,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Azabu-Jūban | Sun |
| Sushi Takae | — | ¥25,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Azabu-Jūban | — |
| Motoazabu Sasano | — | ¥20,000 | ¥9,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Azabu-Jūban | Sun |
| Sushi Wasabi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Azabu-Jūban | — |
| Sushi So | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 1 min, Azabu-Jūban | — |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Motoazabu Sasano
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5869-7419 (+81-50-5869-7419 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Tokyo.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Lunch course
ランチ限定 天ぷら丼
Lunch · 1–6 guests
- Tempura
What is served (4)（menu in Japanese）
- 天ぷら丼
- 小鉢2品
- 赤出汁
- 香の物
¥3,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$20
Cheapest
Lunch course
ランチ限定 海鮮ちらし丼
Lunch · 1–6 guests
What is served (4)（menu in Japanese）
- 海鮮丼
- 小鉢2品
- 赤出汁
- 香の物
¥3,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$20
Lunch course
ランチ 鮨割烹コース【ランチ笹音：ささね】
Lunch · 1–6 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (5)（menu in Japanese）
- 旬料理3品
- 鮨8貫
- 玉子焼き
- 赤出汁
- 甘味
¥9,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$60
¥6,000 more than the one above
Lunch course
ランチ 天ぷら割烹コース【ランチ野響：のびき】
Lunch · 1–6 guests
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (5)（menu in Japanese）
- 旬料理1品
- 天ぷら8品
- 赤出汁
- 香の物
- 甘味
¥9,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$60
Lunch course
ランチ 鮨＆天ぷらコース 【ランチささ野】
Lunch · 1–6 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Tempura
- Eel
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- 料理2品
- 鮨6品
- 天ぷら4品
- 穴子天丼もしくは煮穴子丼
- 赤だし
- デザート
¥12,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$80
¥3,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
ディナー 天ぷら割烹コース【野響：のびき】
Dinner · 1–6 guests
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- 旬料理2品
- 天ぷら13品
- 天丼または天茶
- 赤出汁
- 香の物
- 甘味
¥20,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥8,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
ディナー 鮨割烹コース【笹音：ささね】
Dinner · 1–6 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- 旬料理5品
- 鮨10貫
- 細巻
- 玉子焼き
- 赤出汁
- 甘味
¥20,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
Dinner course
ディナー 鮨＆天ぷらコース【ささ野】
Dinner · 1–6 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Tempura
- Eel
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- 料理3品
- 鮨8品
- 天ぷら5品
- 穴子天丼または煮穴子丼
- 赤だし
- デザート
¥25,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$170
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥3,000–3,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥3,000–3,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | The displayed prices for the dishes include a service charge of 12% for both lunch and dinner. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 36 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 10 are not admitted |
| Dress code | We recommend visiting in smart casual attire. Please refrain from wearing light clothing such as beach sandals and shorts. We kindly ask that you limit the use of strong fragrances such as perfume. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | BYO drinks, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | April 2026 |
Getting there
7 min walk (550 m) from Azabu-Jūban Station, Exit 7.
Also near: Hiroo (Exit 1): 15 min · Roppongi: 16 min
- Leave Azabu-Jūban Station by Exit 7 and walk south-west for 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 50 m.
- Bear left at FamilyMart and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 170 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Bear left and walk 170 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
Motoazabu Sasano is on your right.
On your right
Look for
元麻布 ささ野
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
元麻布ヒルズフォレストテラスイースト
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
元麻布 ささ野東京都港区元麻布1-3-2 元麻布ヒルズフォレストテラスイースト 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-3-2 Motoazabu Minato, Tokyo 106-0046 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Toei Oedo Line / Tokyo Metro Namboku Line: Azabu-Juban Station, Exit 4, 8-minute walk. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Grand Hyatt Tokyo, 710 m, about 12 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Motoazabu Sasano cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥3,000–3,999. Drinks and a service charge (The displayed prices for the dishes include a service charge of 12% for both lunch and dinner.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Motoazabu Sasano have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Motoazabu Sasano closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Motoazabu Sasano?
Children under 10 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Motoazabu Sasano?
Azabu-Jūban Station, about 7 minutes on foot (550 m). Hiroo Station is about 15 minutes away.
Does Motoazabu Sasano have a dress code?
We recommend visiting in smart casual attire. Please refrain from wearing light clothing such as beach sandals and shorts. We kindly ask that you limit the use of strong fragrances such as perfume.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.