Sokawa
そうかわ
Fugu in Shimbashi & Shiodome, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Shimbashi Station
Our analysis
- #2of 5 fugu restaurants in Shimbashi & Shiodome
- 59%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Saturdays and SundaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Sokawa is 2nd of the 5 fugu restaurants in Shimbashi & Shiodome and 18th of 64 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 59% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and lower than that of 56% of its fugu restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 7 of the 64 fugu restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Fugu restaurants in Shimbashi & Shiodome 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kappou Yamaji | #6 | ¥15,125 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Uchisaiwaichō | — |
| Sokawa | #18 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Shimbashi | Sat, Sun |
| Kisetsu Ryori Ishii | — | ¥11,550 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Uchisaiwaichō | Sun |
| Hiyoshi Zushi | — | ¥10,000 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Uchisaiwaichō | Sat, 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 Sokawa
- Call 03-3571-6944 (+81-3-3571-6944 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Tokyo.
Can't get a table? Fugu nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person.
Fugu course
天然とらふぐ料理コース
¥18,000
per person, ≈$120
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥1,000–1,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥1,000–1,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | なし |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
Getting there
3 min walk (200 m) from Shimbashi Station, Exit 3.
Also near: Uchisaiwaichō (Exit A2): 8 min · Shiodome (Exit 7): 9 min
- Leave Shimbashi Station by Exit 3 and walk north-east for 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Bear right and walk 90 m.
Sokawa is on your right.
On your right
Look for
そうかわ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
銀座ナイン2号館
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1
One floor below the street (basement)
Show this to a taxi driver
そうかわ東京都中央区銀座8-7 銀座ナイン2号館 B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 8-7 Ginza Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | JR新橋駅 銀座口より 徒歩2分. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- GINZA SIX, 390 m, about 7 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 180 m, about 3 min walk
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 400 m, about 7 min walk
- Conrad Tokyo, 520 m, about 9 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sokawa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥1,000–1,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sokawa closed?
It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Sokawa?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sokawa?
Shimbashi Station, about 3 minutes on foot (200 m). Uchisaiwaichō Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Sokawa have a dress code?
なし
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.