Sushi Iwase
すし岩瀬
Sushi in Shinjuku, Tokyo, 7 min walk from Tochōmae Station
Our analysis
- #1of 19 sushi restaurants in Shinjuku
- ¥26,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥23,500
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Sushi Iwase is 1st of the 19 sushi restaurants in Shinjuku and 135th of 866 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥26,000 (on Tabelog), 11% above the ¥23,500 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥15,000 (on Tabelog) is about the same as the ¥14,520 median of 21. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2022. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 243 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥15,000, 42% below its least expensive dinner course). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥26,000 on Tabelog, Pocket Concierge, and Ikyu; ¥15,000 on Tabelog, Pocket Concierge, and Ikyu.
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 Iwase | #135 | ¥26,000 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2022 | 7 min, Tochōmae | Mon |
| Sushi Kousuke | #177 | ¥26,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Shinjuku | — |
| Sushi Aka sushi aka Tokyo | #223 | ¥28,000 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Shinjuku-sanchōme | Mon |
| 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 |
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 |
How to book Sushi Iwase
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-5279 (+81-50-5456-5279 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Lunch Course ◆ Enjoy our proud dishes such as nigiri, soup, and grilled items at a reasonable price.
Limited to Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Nigiri sushi
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Cheapest
Omakase Course by the Chef ◆ Enjoy 30 dishes including seasonal fresh fish sushi and delicate sake appetizers crafted wiMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
¥26,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥11,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 15:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 15:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 15:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–22:30 |
Seats and rooms
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 11 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
7 min walk (590 m) from Tochōmae Station, Exit 4.
Also near: Shinsen-Shinjuku (Exit 3): 9 min · Minami-Shinjuku: 12 min
- Leave Tochōmae Station by Exit 4 and walk west for 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 160 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Bear right and walk 300 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
Sushi Iwase is on your right.
On your right
Look for
すし岩瀬
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
福地ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
すし岩瀬東京都新宿区西新宿3-4-1 福地ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-4-1 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0023 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | About a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Park Hyatt Tokyo, 180 m, about 3 min walk
- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, 480 m, about 8 min walk
- Hyatt Regency Tokyo, 540 m, about 9 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2022
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Iwase cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Iwase closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Sushi Iwase?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Iwase?
Tochōmae Station, about 7 minutes on foot (590 m). Shinsen-Shinjuku Station is about 10 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and Pocket Concierge; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.