Sushi Ichirin
鮨 一凛
Sushi in Utsunomiya, Tochigi, 11 min walk from Tōbu-Utsunomiya Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 sushi restaurants in Utsunomiya
- 61%of high-end restaurants in Tochigi have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 21
Inside 1
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Sushi Ichirin is 1st of the 3 sushi restaurants in Utsunomiya and 2nd of 4 in Tochigi. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 61% of the high-end restaurants in Tochigi in this guide. It takes bookings by phone only; 1 of the 4 sushi restaurants in Tochigi can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥16,500 on both Tabelog and its website; ¥22,000 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Tochigi with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Tochigi | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese cuisine by The Ritz-Carlton Nikko | #1 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥7,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | — | — |
| Sushi Ichirin | #2 | ¥8,800 | — | Phone only | — | 11 min, Tōbu-Utsunomiya | — |
| Sushi Kappou Rantei | — | ¥22,000 | ¥22,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 15 min, Tōbu-Utsunomiya | Sun |
| Sushi Daisuke | — | ¥22,000 | — | Phone only | — | 12 min, Tōbu-Utsunomiya | Mon |
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 Sushi Ichirin
- Call 050-5593-6324 (+81-50-5593-6324 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Tochigi.
Can't get a table? Sushi nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Part 1: 6 Assorted Appetizers, 9 Nigiri, 1 Roll (No Shellfish, No Sea Urchin)
16 dishes
- Nigiri sushi
- Sea urchin
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Part 2: 6 Assorted Appetizers, 9 Nigiri, 1 Roll (No Shellfish, No Sea Urchin)
16 dishes
- Nigiri sushi
- Sea urchin
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
つまみ8品・握り9貫・巻物1品など
一部♦おつまみコース
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥3,300 more than the one above
つまみ8品・握り9貫・巻物1貫など
二部◆おつまみコース
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
Partially Seasonal Recommended Course with 7 Appetizers, 11 Nigiri, and 1 Roll.
Dinner · 19 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (4)
- This is a complete omakase course.
- Example:
- appetizers
- pieces of nigiri and 1 roll
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥2,200 more than the one above
Part 2: Seasonal Omakase Course with 7 Appetizers, 11 Nigiri, and 1 Roll
Dinner · 19 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (4)
- This is a complete omakase course.
- Example:
- appetizers
- pieces of nigiri and 1 roll
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
From Rin Nigiri Course
18 dishes · 1–8 guests
- Nigiri sushi
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
Part 1: Special Course with Seasonal Specialties, including 8-9 Appetizers, 12-13 Nigiri, and 1 Roll, etc.
Dinner · 19 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (4)
- This is a complete omakase course.
- Examples:
- to 9 appetizers
- to 13 pieces of nigiri and 1 roll
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥11,000 more than the one above
Part Two ◆ Special Course with Seasonal Specialties: 7 Snacks, 11 Nigiri, 1 Roll, etc.
Dinner · 19 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (4)
- This is a complete omakase course.
- Example:
- appetizers
- pieces of nigiri and 1 roll.
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 7 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 9 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | Please refrain from entering in sandals or tank tops. We kindly ask that you consider other customers and avoid wearing excessive perfume or fabric softener. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Take-out |
| Opened | December 2019 |
Getting there
11 min walk (850 m) from Tōbu-Utsunomiya Station.
Also near: Utsunomiya: 18 min · Utsunomiya Station East: 20 min
- Leave Tōbu-Utsunomiya Station and walk north for 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 140 m.
- Turn right and walk 340 m.
- Turn right and walk 220 m.
- Turn right and walk 110 m.
Sushi Ichirin is on your right.
On your right
Look for
鮨 一凛
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
多喜屋ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨 一凛栃木県宇都宮市曲師町5-3 多喜屋ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-3 Mageshicho Utsunomiya, Tochigi 320-0803 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes by taxi from the west exit of JR Utsunomiya Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Ichirin cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Sushi Ichirin?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Ichirin?
Tōbu-Utsunomiya Station, about 11 minutes on foot (850 m). Utsunomiya Station is about 20 minutes away.
Does Sushi Ichirin have a dress code?
Please refrain from entering in sandals or tank tops. We kindly ask that you consider other customers and avoid wearing excessive perfume or fabric softener.
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.