Sawada
さわ田
Sushi in Ginza, Tokyo, 1 min walk from Ginza Station
Our analysis
- #2of 136 sushi restaurants in Ginza
- 95%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a lower dinner budget
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥50,000–59,999Closed Mondays, Thursdays, and SundaysBook by phone
In our ranking, Sawada is 2nd of the 136 sushi restaurants in Ginza and 4th of 866 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥50,000–59,999) is higher than that of 95% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and higher than that of 96% of its sushi restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times, 5 of them Gold; one of 72 in Tokyo in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, and 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 243 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a less expensive lunch (from ¥40,000, 20% below its dinner budget).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Ginza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Arai | #1 | budget ¥50,000–59,999 | budget ¥50,000–59,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Gold 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Ginza | Wed |
| Sawada | #4 | budget ¥50,000–59,999 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | Phone only | Gold 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Ginza | Mon, Thu, Sun |
| Sushi Ikkou | #9 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | — | No public phone or online | Gold 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Higashi-ginza | Wed |
| Sushi Yoshitake | #25 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | budget ¥50,000–59,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Shimbashi | — |
| Sushi Suzuki | #32 | budget ¥50,000–59,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (AutoReserve) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Ginza | Mon |
| Kiyota | #35 | budget ¥50,000–59,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Ginza | Sun |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Sawada
- Call 03-3571-4711 (+81-3-3571-4711 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Sushi nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥50,000–59,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥60,000–79,999 at dinner, ¥50,000–59,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:30 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–19:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Largest group | 2 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 20 are not admitted |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
Getting there
1 min walk (80 m) from Ginza Station, Exit A5.
Also near: Higashi-ginza (Exit A1): 2 min · Ginza-itchōme (Exit 8): 6 min
- Leave Ginza Station by Exit A5 and walk south-east for 40 m.
- Turn right at Noa Coffee onto Azuma Street and walk 40 m.
You arrive at Sawada.
Look for
さわ田
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
MCビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
3F
2 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
さわ田東京都中央区銀座5-9-19 MCビル3F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-9-19 Ginza Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 1 minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Station, A5 exit (also close to Higashi-Ginza Station). |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- GINZA SIX, 150 m, about 3 min walk
- Kabuki-za Theatre, 270 m, about 5 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 230 m, about 4 min walk
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 510 m, about 8 min walk
- The Peninsula Tokyo, 640 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2022
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sawada cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥50,000–59,999 per person and lunch at ¥40,000–49,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sawada closed?
It is closed on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Sawada?
Children under 20 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Sawada?
Ginza Station, about 1 minute on foot (80 m). Higashi-ginza Station is about 4 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.