Sushi Arai
すし あらい
Sushi in Niigata, 13 min walk from Niigata Station
Our analysis
- #5of 10 sushi restaurants in Niigata
- ¥18,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,400
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Sushi Arai is 5th of the 10 sushi restaurants in Niigata. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥18,000 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥18,400 median of the 6 sushi restaurants in Niigata ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 2 of the 13 sushi restaurants in Niigata can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), and Sundays (3 of the 10 sushi restaurants in Niigata say they open then). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥18,000 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Niigata with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Niigata | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatsune Zushi Honten | #5 | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2022 | — | — |
| Yukiya | #6 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2022 | 9 min, Niigata | Sun |
| Sushi Arai | — | ¥18,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 13 min, Niigata | Wed |
| Sushi Hatakeyama | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | — | Mon |
| Sushi Ki Yamada Toshichi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥6,600 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Niigata | Mon, Sun |
| Sushi Nakahisa Hoshino | — | ¥20,350 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 21 min, Hakusan | 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, Private rooms |
How to book Sushi Arai
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-2651 (+81-50-5456-2651 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Appetizer and Nigiri Course ◆ A Simple Plan to Enjoy About 10 Types of Nigiri < >
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–10 guests
- Nigiri sushi
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
Cheapest
Nigiri Delight Course ◆ Enjoy 16 to 18 types of Nigiri to the fullest < >
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–10 guests
- Nigiri sushi
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
Appetizer and Nigiri Course ◆ A Plan to Fully Enjoy About 12 Types of Nigiri < >
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–10 guests
- Nigiri sushi
¥23,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥5,000 more than the one above
Snacks, Nigiri, and Sake Pairing Course ◆ A luxurious plan to enjoy about 10 types of nigiri and sake < >
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–10 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Sake pairing
Drinks pairing included
What is served (3)
- to 7 kinds of appetizers
- About 10 types of nigiri
- About 12 to 14 types of Japanese sake
¥23,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
Snacks, Nigiri, and Sake Pairing Course ◆ A luxurious plan to enjoy about 12 types of nigiri and sake < >Most booked
1–10 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Sake pairing
¥28,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 15:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 15:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | We kindly ask that you refrain from using strong-smelling items such as perfumes and hair products. If you happen to use them, you may not be allowed to enter the establishment. Thank you for your understanding. |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Opened | November 2017 |
Getting there
13 min walk (1,060 m) from Niigata Station.
- Leave Niigata Station and walk east for 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Turn around and walk 110 m.
- Bear left and walk 90 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven and walk 370 m.
- Turn right and walk 320 m.
Sushi Arai is on your right.
On your right
Look for
すし あらい
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
すし あらい新潟県新潟市中央区東万代町9-26
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 9-26 Higashibandaicho Chuo-ku Niigata, Niigata 950-0082 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 12 to 15-minute walk from Niigata Station. |
From the restaurant's website
| Owner | 荒井 大心 |
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As stated on sushi-arai-niigata.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Arai cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Arai closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Arai?
Niigata Station, about 13 minutes on foot (1,060 m).
Does Sushi Arai have a dress code?
We kindly ask that you refrain from using strong-smelling items such as perfumes and hair products. If you happen to use them, you may not be allowed to enter the establishment. Thank you for your understanding.
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.