Sushi Arai
鮨 あらい
Sushi in Ginza, Tokyo, 6 min walk from Ginza Station
Our analysis
- #1of 136 sushi restaurants in Ginza
- 95%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a lower dinner budget
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥50,000–59,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 8 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 1
In our ranking, Sushi Arai is 1st of the 136 sushi restaurants in Ginza and 1st 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, 7 of them Gold; one of 72 in Tokyo in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 243 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter (7 of its 14 seats), a private room (for 4 or 6), Sundays (48 of the 136 sushi restaurants in Ginza say they open then), and a late dinner (open until 23:00).
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
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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Sushi Arai
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-6264-5855 (+81-3-6264-5855 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Start time: all guests start the meal together, so arrive a little early; late arrivals may miss courses.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥50,000–59,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥50,000–59,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥60,000–79,999 at dinner, ¥40,000–49,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14, including 7 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are not admitted |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Opened | October 2015 |
Getting there
6 min walk (440 m) from Ginza Station, Exit A3.
Also near: Higashi-ginza (Exit A1): 6 min · Shimbashi: 7 min
- Leave Ginza Station by Exit A3 and walk south-west for 90 m.
- Bear left at Mizuho Bank and walk 260 m.
- Bear left at MUFG Bank and walk 80 m.
Sushi Arai is on your right.
On your right
Look for
鮨 あらい
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ルアンビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1 / 2F
One floor below the street (basement); One floor up from the street
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨 あらい東京都中央区銀座8-10-2 ルアンビル B1F 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 8-10-2 Ginza Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-6 minutes walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Station, Exit A5. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- GINZA SIX, 210 m, about 4 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 200 m, about 4 min walk
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 280 m, about 5 min walk
- Conrad Tokyo, 580 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 Sushi Arai cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥50,000–59,999 per person and lunch at ¥50,000–59,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Arai closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Sushi Arai?
Children are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Arai?
Ginza Station, about 6 minutes on foot (440 m). Shimbashi Station is about 7 minutes away.
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.