Sushi Iwao
すし いわお
Sushi in Akasaka, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Akasaka Station
Our analysis
- #10of 26 sushi restaurants in Akasaka
- ¥25,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥19,800
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 1
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Sushi Iwao is 10th of the 26 sushi restaurants in Akasaka and 196th of 866 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥25,000 (on Tabelog), 26% above the ¥19,800 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,600 (on Tabelog) is 45% below the ¥12,000 median of 21. It takes bookings by phone only; 243 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,600, 74% below its least expensive dinner course), 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 Akasaka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagami | #139 | ¥31,500 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2022 | 4 min, Akasaka | Mon |
| Sushi Miura | #140 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 7 min, Akasaka | Mon |
| Sushi Haru | #160 | ¥24,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Akasaka | — |
| Sushi Iwao | #196 | ¥25,000 | ¥6,600 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Akasaka | Sun |
| Akasaka Sushi Fukunaga | #242 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Akasaka | Sun |
| Sushi Koshikawa | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥10,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Akasaka | — |
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 |
How to book Sushi Iwao
- Call 050-3189-7188 (+81-50-3189-7188 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
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.
Lunch Chirashi Course (Starting from 12:00)Most booked
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Lunch Special 12 Pieces + Roll (Starts at 12:00 PM)
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (5)
- Small Dish
- Pieces of Nigiri
- Rolls
- Soup
- Dessert
¥7,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥1,100 more than the one above
Lunch Special 15 Pieces + Rolls (Starts at 12:00 PM)Most booked
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (5)
- Small Dishes
- Nigiri
- Rolls
- Soup
- Dessert
¥9,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥2,200 more than the one above
Night Regulars (1st Session 18:00, 2nd Session 20:30, All Start Together)
2 hr at the table
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$170
¥15,100 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% (dinner only) |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Opened | April 2022 |
Getting there
4 min walk (320 m) from Akasaka Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Akasaka-mitsuke (Exit 10): 7 min · Tameike-Sannō: 9 min
- Leave Akasaka Station by Exit 1 and walk north for 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Turn left at Kanno Coffee and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at Kanno Coffee and walk 50 m.
- Bear right at Volontarie and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at Volontarie and walk 40 m.
- Turn right at A La Bonne Heure and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
Sushi Iwao is on your left.
On your left
Look for
すし いわお
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
浄土寺
Written this way on the building
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
すし いわお東京都港区赤坂4-3-5 浄土寺
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-3-5 Akasaka Minato, Tokyo 107-0052 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Tokyo Metro. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, 600 m, about 10 min walk
- Hotel New Otani Tokyo, 670 m, about 11 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Iwao cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10% (dinner only)) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Iwao closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Sushi Iwao?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Iwao?
Akasaka Station, about 4 minutes on foot (320 m). Akasaka-mitsuke Station is about 5 minutes away.
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.