Shimazu
島津
Sushi in Shirogane, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Shirokane-takanawa Station
Our analysis
- #1of 18 sushi restaurants in Shirogane
- 90%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a lower dinner budget
- 5 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Nonepublic phone or online booking
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Closed Mondays and Sundays
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 3
In our ranking, Shimazu is 1st of the 18 sushi restaurants in Shirogane and 8th of 866 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥40,000–49,999) is higher than that of 90% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and higher than that of 90% of its sushi restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2022 (5 times, 1 of them Gold; one of 101 in Tokyo in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, and 2025. It lists no phone number and no online booking; 243 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Shirogane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimazu | #8 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | No public phone or online | Gold 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Shirokane-takanawa | Mon, Sun |
| Sushi Matsuura | #20 | ¥16,500 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 9 min, Shirokane-takanawa | Sun |
| Ichikawa | #31 | ¥42,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Shirokane-takanawa | Wed |
| Sushi Imamura | #81 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 11 min, Shirokane-takanawa | Mon, Tue |
| Taira | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | ¥12,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 11 min, Hiroo | Wed |
| Kochu An | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Shirokanedai | Tue, Wed |
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, Sommelier |
How to book Shimazu
- Shimazu publishes no phone number and lists no online booking service, which usually means its seats go to regulars and their guests. A concierge at a luxury hotel is the best chance of a table.
- 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 | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥50,000–59,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–19:15, 19:30–21:45 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–19:15, 19:30–21:45 |
| Thursday | 17:00–19:15, 19:30–21:45 |
| Friday | 17:00–19:15, 19:30–21:45 |
| Saturday | 17:00–19:15, 19:30–21:45 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 8, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking is not allowed during partial departure. |
| Dress code | smart casual |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
| Opened | November 2020 |
Getting there
2 min walk (140 m) from Shirokane-takanawa Station, Exit 3.
Also near: Shirokanedai (Exit 2): 12 min · Sengakuji (Exit A3): 13 min
- Leave Shirokane-takanawa Station by Exit 3 and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Turn right at Lawson and walk 80 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
Shimazu is on your right.
On your right
Look for
島津
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
白金ヴィレッジ
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
島津東京都港区白金1-29-13 白金ヴィレッジ 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-29-13 Shirokane Minato, Tokyo 108-0072 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
|
| Directions | Shirokane Takanawa Station Exit 3, 2 minutes 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 Shimazu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Shimazu closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Shimazu?
Shirokane-takanawa Station, about 2 minutes on foot (140 m). Sengakuji Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Shimazu have a dress code?
smart casual
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.