Sushi Hajime
寿司一
Sushi in Kita-Ikebukuro & Itabashi Station Area, Tokyo, 6 min walk from Nishi-Sugamo Station
Our analysis
- #2of 4 sushi restaurants in Itabashi & Along Tobu Railway Line
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥19,800
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 4
In our ranking, Sushi Hajime is 2nd of the 4 sushi restaurants in Itabashi & Along Tobu Railway Line. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Ikyu), 17% below the ¥19,800 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 243 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2 or 4), Sundays (396 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo say they open then), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Itabashi & Along Tobu Railway Line 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 Matsumoto | #102 | ¥16,500 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Shin-Itabashi | Mon, Thu, Sun |
| Sushi Hajime | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Nishi-Sugamo | Mon |
| Sushi Ya no Hanahachi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Ōyama | — |
| Miyako Zushi | — | ¥22,000 | ¥11,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 12 min, Kanamechō | 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 | Private rooms |
How to book Sushi Hajime
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-3576-3373 (+81-3-3576-3373 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Sushi nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Dinner course
【極上おまかせコース】全17品前後
Dinner · 17 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Sashimi
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (4)（menu in Japanese）
- 小鉢 2品
- 逸品 2～3品
- 刺身 4～5種
- 握り 8～9貫
¥16,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Dinner course
【贅沢コース】小鉢、お刺身、料理物、握りなど 全25品～30品
Dinner · 25 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Sashimi
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (2)（menu in Japanese）
- 小鉢、お刺身、料理物、握り
- 全25品～30品
¥23,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥6,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
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 | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 17:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 11 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area No smoking at the counter The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
6 min walk (460 m) from Nishi-Sugamo Station.
Also near: Kōshinzuka: 8 min · Shin-Kōshinzuka: 9 min
- Leave Nishi-Sugamo Station and walk north for 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 140 m.
- Turn right and walk 10 m.
- Turn left onto Meiji-dori and walk 140 m.
- Turn right and walk 120 m.
Sushi Hajime is on your right.
On your right
Look for
寿司一
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
プレミール滝野川
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
寿司一東京都北区滝野川7-47-5 プレミール滝野川 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 7-47-5 Takinogawa Kita, Tokyo 114-0023 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 392 meters from Nishi Sugamo. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Hajime cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Hajime closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Sushi Hajime?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Hajime?
Nishi-Sugamo Station, about 6 minutes on foot (460 m). Kōshinzuka Station is about 8 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.