Sushi Kaoru
鮨 かおる
Sushi in Waseda, Tokyo, 5 min walk from Ushigome-yanagichō Station
Our analysis
- 59%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 4
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 59% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and lower than that of 66% of its sushi restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 243 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Ikebukuro–Takadanobaba & Waseda 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 Uo Ju | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 1 min, Ikebukuro | — |
| Sushi Fukuro | — | ¥18,000 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Ikebukuro | Wed |
| Sushi Kaoru | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Ushigome-yanagichō | Sun |
| Marugin Sushi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Ikebukuro | Sun |
| Mejiro Sushi Ozaki | — | ¥20,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Mejiro | — |
| Taka Zushi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Toden-Zōshigaya | 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, Sunken seating (no kneeling) |
How to book Sushi Kaoru
- Call 03-6280-7411 (+81-3-6280-7411 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Tokyo.
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The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥2,000–2,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥8,000–9,999 at dinner, ¥1,000–1,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 15 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating, Sunken seating, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Opened | December 2017 |
Getting there
5 min walk (430 m) from Ushigome-yanagichō Station, Exit 東口.
Also near: Akebonobashi (Exit A3): 7 min · Wakamatsu-kawada (Exit 若松口): 11 min
- Leave Ushigome-yanagichō Station by Exit 東口 and walk south for 20 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart onto Okubo-dori Avenue and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 280 m.
- Turn left onto Gaien Higashi-dori and walk 40 m.
- Turn left at Lawson onto Gaien Higashi-dori and walk 30 m.
You arrive at Sushi Kaoru.
Look for
鮨 かおる
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
松井ビル
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 かおる東京都新宿区市谷薬王寺町4-16 松井ビル1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-16 Ichigayayakuojimachi Shinjuku, Tokyo 162-0063 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | ● 5 minutes walk from Ushigomeyanagicho Station on the Toei Oedo Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Kaoru cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥2,000–2,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Kaoru closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Sushi Kaoru?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Kaoru?
Ushigome-yanagichō Station, about 5 minutes on foot (430 m). Akebonobashi Station is about 8 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.