Nihonbashi Kawaguchi
日本橋 川口
Sushi in Nihonbashi & Kyobashi, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Shin-Nihombashi Station
Our analysis
- #1of 12 sushi restaurants in Nihonbashi & Kyobashi
- 76%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a lower dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 5
Inside 3
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Nihonbashi Kawaguchi is 1st of the 12 sushi restaurants in Nihonbashi & Kyobashi and 47th of 866 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 76% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and higher than that of 73% of its sushi restaurants. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 243 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥20,000, 33% below its dinner budget), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Nihonbashi & Kyobashi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nihonbashi Kawaguchi | #47 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 3 min, Shin-Nihombashi | Mon, Sun |
| Nihonbashi Shimon | #169 | ¥20,000 | ¥6,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2021 | 2 min, Mitsukoshimae | — |
| Sushi Mutou | — | ¥33,000 | ¥27,000 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Nihombashi | Wed |
| Sushi Shin by Miyakawa Tokyo | — | ¥41,745 | ¥27,830 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 2 min, Shin-Nihombashi | — |
| Nihonbashi Sushi Hiroshi | — | ¥31,500 | ¥15,750 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Mitsukoshimae | Mon |
| THE SAKAI Tokyo | — | ¥22,000 | ¥13,200 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Kyobashi | Sat, Sun |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine |
How to book Nihonbashi Kawaguchi
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5868-7941 (+81-50-5868-7941 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | No charge fee |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:30–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:30–15:00, 18:30–21:30 |
| Thursday | 18:30–21:30 |
| Friday | 18:30–21:30 |
| Saturday | 12:30–15:00, 18:30–21:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are not admitted |
| Dress code | Please refrain from coming in with strong scents such as perfume or cologne. Please be sure to inform your companions as well. When taking photos, we kindly ask for your consideration to avoid shutter sounds and flashes that may disturb other customers. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | BYO drinks, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | March 2025 |
Getting there
3 min walk (220 m) from Shin-Nihombashi Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kodemmachō: 6 min · Kanda: 6 min
- Leave Shin-Nihombashi Station by Exit 6 and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Bear right and walk 60 m.
You arrive at Nihonbashi Kawaguchi.
Look for
日本橋 川口
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
SG日本橋本町ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
日本橋 川口東京都中央区日本橋本町4-5-13 SG日本橋本町ビル1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-5-13 Nihonbashihoncho Chuo, Tokyo 103-0023 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | ■JR. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, 420 m, about 7 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Nihonbashi Kawaguchi is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Nihonbashi Kawaguchi in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Nihonbashi Kawaguchi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (No charge fee) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Nihonbashi Kawaguchi have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Nihonbashi Kawaguchi closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Nihonbashi Kawaguchi?
Children are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Nihonbashi Kawaguchi?
Shin-Nihombashi Station, about 3 minutes on foot (220 m). Kanda Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Nihonbashi Kawaguchi have a dress code?
Please refrain from coming in with strong scents such as perfume or cologne. Please be sure to inform your companions as well. When taking photos, we kindly ask for your consideration to avoid shutter sounds and flashes that may disturb other customers.
Is Nihonbashi Kawaguchi in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Nihonbashi Kawaguchi is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.