Sushi Kurofune
鮨 黒舟
Sushi in Ryogoku & Kinshicho, Tokyo, 12 min walk from Sumiyoshi Station
Our analysis
- ¥20,900least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 4
Inside 4
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥20,900 (on Tabelog), 27% above the ¥16,500 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥13,200 (on Tabelog) is 33% above the ¥9,900 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, a less expensive lunch (from ¥13,200, 37% below its least expensive dinner course), Sundays (396 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo say they open then), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Ryogoku & Kinshicho 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 Hojo | — | ¥22,800 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Ryōgoku | Mon |
| Sushi Ueoka | — | ¥20,800 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Ryōgoku | Wed |
| Sushi Sakakibara | — | ¥13,200 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Kinshichō | Sun |
| Sushi Kurofune | — | ¥20,900 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 12 min, Sumiyoshi | Wed |
| Ryuzuki Sushi | — | ¥13,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Kinshichō | Sat, Sun |
| Sushi Yonehana | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 8 min, Kinshichō | — |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine |
How to book Sushi Kurofune
- 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 050-5592-1988 (+81-50-5592-1988 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Start time: all guests start the meal together, so arrive a little early; late arrivals may miss courses.
- 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.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Tokyo.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Omakase (Sundays and Public Holidays Only)
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., +5% service charge, ≈$90
Cheapest
Omakase Dinner (Entry at 6 PM)
Dinner · 3 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
¥20,900
per person, tax incl., +5% service charge, ≈$140
¥7,700 more than the one above
Omakase Dinner (Entry at 7 PM)
Dinner · 3 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
¥20,900
per person, tax incl., +5% service charge, ≈$140
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
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 | A service charge of 5% will be added. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 4, including 4 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 5 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks |
| Opened | October 2021 |
Getting there
12 min walk (940 m) from Sumiyoshi Station, Exit B1.
Also near: Kikukawa (Exit A4): 15 min · Kiyosumi-shirakawa (Exit B1): 15 min
- Leave Sumiyoshi Station by Exit B1 and walk south-east for 100 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Turn left onto Komatsubashi Dori and walk 410 m.
- Turn right onto Kiyosubashi-dori and walk 200 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
Sushi Kurofune is on your left.
On your left
Look for
鮨 黒舟
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ALBA扇橋
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 黒舟東京都江東区扇橋1-5-2 ALBA扇橋 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-5-2 Ogibashi Koto, Tokyo 135-0011 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line / Sumiyoshi Station (B1) 10-minute walk. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Kurofune cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 5% will be added.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Kurofune closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Sushi Kurofune?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Kurofune?
Sumiyoshi Station, about 12 minutes on foot (940 m). Kikukawa Station is about 14 minutes away.
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.