Sushi Aoba
鮨 青波
Sushi in Kagurazaka & Iidabashi, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Iidabashi Station
Our analysis
- ¥11,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Saturdays and SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥11,000 (on Tabelog), 35% below the ¥17,000 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 243 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter (6 of its 10 seats), a private room (for 2 or 4), and a late dinner (open until 23:00). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥11,000 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website; ¥20,000 on both Ikyu and its website.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Kagurazaka & Iidabashi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matsumoto | — | ¥38,500 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 4 min, Iidabashi | — |
| Sushi Ya Hajime | — | ¥25,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 4 min, Iidabashi | Sun |
| Sushi Kokoro | — | ¥39,930 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 4 min, Ushigome-kagurazaka | Sun |
| Kifu | — | ¥20,000 | ¥12,800 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Iidabashi | Sun |
| Sushi Aoba | — | ¥11,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Iidabashi | Sat, Sun |
| Nakaya Zushi | — | ¥16,500 | ¥7,700 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Iidabashi | Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sofa seating, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Sushi Aoba
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5597-0696 (+81-50-5597-0696 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Limited After 20:30 Sushi Aonami Short Course An Omakase Short Course Centered on Nigiri
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Sushi Aonami Course Enjoy Over 20 Seasonal Dishes and Nigiri in This Omakase Course
Lunch · 3 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Eel
- Sea urchin
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥9,000 more than the one above
Sushi Aonami 'Extreme' Course A More Colorful and Luxurious Seasonal Special Course
Lunch · 3 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Hairy crab
- Abalone
- Sea urchin
¥30,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$200
¥10,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | No service charge or additional fees. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10, including 6 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is an ashtray available outside the restaurant. |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | We may refuse entry to those who wear strong perfumes or fragrances. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Sofa seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
Getting there
3 min walk (270 m) from Iidabashi Station, Exit B4b.
Also near: Ushigome-kagurazaka (Exit A3): 6 min · Kagurazaka (Exit 1a): 8 min
- Leave Iidabashi Station by Exit B4b and walk west for 10 m.
- Turn right at Fujiya onto Karukozaka and walk 100 m.
- Turn left onto Kagurazaka-nakadori and walk 40 m.
- Turn right at Smoothie stand Aoya onto Hide-and-Seek Alley and walk 70 m.
- Turn right at Vert onto Hide-and-Seek Alley and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Sushi Aoba.
Look for
鮨 青波
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
軽子坂プレイス
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨 青波東京都新宿区神楽坂3-1 軽子坂プレイス 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-1 Kagurazaka Shinjuku, Tokyo 162-0825 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 3-minute walk from the B4a exit of Iidabashi Station and an 8-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Aoba cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (No service charge or additional fees.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Aoba closed?
It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Sushi Aoba?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Aoba?
Iidabashi Station, about 3 minutes on foot (270 m). Ushigome-kagurazaka Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Sushi Aoba have a dress code?
We may refuse entry to those who wear strong perfumes or fragrances.
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.