Sushi Ishikawa
鮨いしかわ
Sushi in Shinjuku, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Shinjuku-Nishiguchi Station
Our analysis
- #5of 19 sushi restaurants in Shinjuku
- ¥11,000least expensive lunch course; median ¥5,800
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book online: TableCheck
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 4
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Sushi Ishikawa is 5th of the 19 sushi restaurants in Shinjuku. Its least expensive lunch course is ¥11,000 (on Tabelog), 90% above the ¥5,800 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, a private room, and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥11,000 on both Tabelog and its website; ¥16,500 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Shinjuku 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 Kousuke | #177 | ¥26,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Shinjuku | — |
| Ginza Kyubey Keio Plaza Hotel | — | ¥18,975 | ¥9,488 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Tochōmae | — |
| Sushi Ishikawa | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Shinjuku-Nishiguchi | — |
| Sushi Akazu Kanayama | — | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Shinjuku-Nishiguchi | Sun |
| Sushi Sagane | — | ¥22,000 | ¥22,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 3 min, Shinjuku-Nishiguchi | — |
| Sushi Ichikoshi | — | ¥14,000 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Tochōmae | Mon |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Menu with photos, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Sushi Ishikawa
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5570-5838 (+81-50-5570-5838 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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 Tokyo.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Lunch Course
Lunch
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Omakase Lunch Course
Lunch
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥5,500 more than the one above
Omakase Lunch Course
Lunch
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge of 10% (dinner only) |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 50 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-6s may be limited. Check when you book |
| Dress code | We kindly ask that you refrain from coming to the restaurant wearing strong fragrances such as perfume. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Take-out, Delivery, English menu, English-speaking staff, Menu with photos |
Getting there
2 min walk (180 m) from Shinjuku-Nishiguchi Station, Exit 20.
Also near: Shinjuku: 6 min · Shinsen-Shinjuku (Exit 3): 7 min
- Leave Shinjuku-Nishiguchi Station by Exit 20 and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn right at SBI Shinsei Bank and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at SBI Shinsei Bank and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at SBI Shinsei Bank and walk 40 m.
- Turn right at Starbucks and walk 50 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Sushi Ishikawa.
Look for
鮨いしかわ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
新宿エルタワー
Written this way on the building
Floor
B2
2 floors below the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨いしかわ東京都新宿区西新宿1-6-1 新宿エルタワー B2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-6-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0023 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 3-minute walk from the West Exit of JR Shinjuku Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Shinjuku Station, 310 m, about 5 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, 340 m, about 6 min walk
- Hyatt Regency Tokyo, 560 m, about 9 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Ishikawa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge of 10% (dinner only)) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Sushi Ishikawa have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Sushi Ishikawa?
Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-6s may be limited. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Ishikawa?
Shinjuku-Nishiguchi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (180 m). Shinjuku Station is about 4 minutes away.
Does Sushi Ishikawa have a dress code?
We kindly ask that you refrain from coming to the restaurant wearing strong fragrances such as perfume.
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.