Sushi Kunimitsu
鮨くにみつ
Sushi in Higashi-Nakano, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Higashi-Nakano Station
Our analysis
- #3of 10 sushi restaurants in Nakano–Nishi-Ogikubo
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,700
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 4
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Sushi Kunimitsu is 3rd of the 10 sushi restaurants in Nakano–Nishi-Ogikubo and 232nd of 866 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Tabelog), 12% below the ¥18,700 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥11,000 (on Tabelog) is 10% above the ¥10,000 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 243 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥11,000, 33% below its least expensive dinner course), and a late dinner (open until 23:00). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥16,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Nakano–Nishi-Ogikubo 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 Shunsuke Asagaya | #17 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Asagaya | Sun |
| Sushi Marufuku | #123 | ¥23,500 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 4 min, Nishi-Ogikubo | Sun |
| Sushi Kunimitsu | #232 | ¥16,500 | ¥11,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Higashi-Nakano | — |
| Sushi Isao | #256 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Nishi-Ogikubo | Wed |
| Sushi Tokinari | — | ¥19,250 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Kōenji | Tue, Wed |
| Sushi Dokoro Hiroshi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Nishi-Ogikubo | 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, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Sushi Kunimitsu
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5589-6674 (+81-50-5589-6674 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Sushi Kunimitsu Lunch Course
Lunch · 20 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (2)
- Main dish is sushi
- Changes significantly with the seasons
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
5:30 PM Start Sushi Kunimitsu Course
Dinner · 20 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (2)
- pieces of sushi as the main dish
- The menu changes significantly with the seasons
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥5,500 more than the one above
20:00 Start Sushi Kunimitsu CourseMost booked
Dinner · 20 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (2)
- pieces of nigiri as the main dish
- Significantly changes with the seasons
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Sushi Kunimitsu New Style Course
Starts at 20:00
20 dishes · 1–8 guests
- Nigiri sushi
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Fully Private Counter Course [Children Welcome
Limited to 1 Group per Day
Dinner · 20 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Nigiri sushi
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
5:30 PM Start Sushi Kunimitsu Course + 5 Types of Japanese Sake Pairing
20 dishes · 1–8 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Sake pairing
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
8:00 PM Start Sushi Kunimitsu Course + 5 Types of Japanese Sake Pairing
20 dishes · 1–8 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Sake pairing
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | We kindly ask that you avoid wearing strong perfumes, as they may disturb other customers and detract from the quality of our sushi. Please be aware that if the scent is too overpowering, we may refuse entry. Thank you for your understanding. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks |
| Opened | August 2022 |
Getting there
2 min walk (160 m) from Higashi-Nakano Station.
Also near: Ochiai (Exit 2b): 6 min · Nakai (Exit A1): 11 min
- Leave Higashi-Nakano Station and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn right at Turkuaz and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at Turkuaz and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at Kohikan and walk 80 m.
Sushi Kunimitsu is on your right.
On your right
Look for
鮨くにみつ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
東中野トーシンビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨くにみつ東京都中野区東中野5-3-6 東中野トーシンビル 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-3-6 Higashinakano Nakano, Tokyo 164-0003 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | JR Sobu Line/Chuo Line "Higashi-Nakano Station" East Exit: 30 seconds walk. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Kunimitsu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Sushi Kunimitsu?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Kunimitsu?
Higashi-Nakano Station, about 2 minutes on foot (160 m). Ochiai Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Sushi Kunimitsu have a dress code?
We kindly ask that you avoid wearing strong perfumes, as they may disturb other customers and detract from the quality of our sushi. Please be aware that if the scent is too overpowering, we may refuse entry. Thank you for your understanding.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.