Sushi Karaku
鮨 からく
Sushi in Ginza, Tokyo, 1 min walk from Ginza Station
Our analysis
- ¥27,830least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 6
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥27,830 (on Pocket Concierge), 69% above the ¥16,500 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥14,000 (on Pocket Concierge) is 112% above the ¥6,600 median of 21. 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 seat at the counter (12 of its 30 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥14,000, 50% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥27,830 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥14,000 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Ginza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginza Sushi Ko | — | ¥17,600 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Shimbashi | Sun |
| Sushi Karaku | — | ¥27,830 | ¥14,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 1 min, Ginza | Sun |
| Ginza Sushi Yoshi | — | ¥18,150 | ¥7,920 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Ginza | — |
| Ginza Sushi Ichidai Yugo | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥9,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Higashi-ginza | Wed, Sun |
| Ginza Sushi Masa | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥4,950 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Higashi-ginza | Wed |
| Futaba Zushi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 1 min, Higashi-ginza | Sun |
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, Sommelier, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Sushi Karaku
- 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 03-3571-2250 (+81-3-3571-2250 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
[Tue. - Sat.] Omakase Course
Lunch
¥14,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
[Tue. - Sat.] Wine Pairing Course
Lunch
¥14,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
Omakase
Dinner
¥27,830
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$190
¥13,830 more than the one above
Wine Course A
Dinner
¥27,830
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$190
Omakase
Dinner
¥34,800
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$230
¥6,970 more than the one above
Wine Pairing Course B
Dinner
¥39,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$260
¥4,200 more than the one above
Fugu course
Dinner
¥41,800
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$280
¥2,800 more than the one above
Wine Pairing Course C
Dinner
¥50,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$330
¥8,200 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 30, including 12 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please refrain from wearing excessive perfume. |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Sommelier available, Take-out |
| Opened | December 1989 |
Getting there
1 min walk (30 m) from Ginza Station, Exit B3.
Also near: Higashi-ginza (Exit A1): 5 min · Yūrakuchō: 6 min
- Leave Ginza Station by Exit B3 and walk south-east for 30 m.
You arrive at Sushi Karaku.
Look for
鮨 からく
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
西五番館
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1
One floor below the street (basement)
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨 からく東京都中央区銀座5-6-16 西五番館 B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-6-16 Ginza Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line "Ginza Station" Right in front of the B3 exit. First basement floor. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- GINZA SIX, 190 m, about 3 min walk
- Kabuki-za Theatre, 410 m, about 7 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 330 m, about 6 min walk
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 440 m, about 7 min walk
- The Peninsula Tokyo, 490 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Karaku cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Sushi Karaku have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Sushi Karaku closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Sushi Karaku?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Karaku?
Ginza Station, about 1 minute on foot (30 m). Higashi-ginza Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Sushi Karaku have a dress code?
Please refrain from wearing excessive perfume.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.