Sushi Ryujiro
鮨 龍次郎
Sushi in Aoyama-Icchome & Gaien-Mae, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Gaiemmae Station
Our analysis
- #1of 21 sushi restaurants in Aoyama-Icchome & Gaien-Mae
- 76%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a lower dinner budget
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 5
Inside 3
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Sushi Ryujiro is 1st of the 21 sushi restaurants in Aoyama-Icchome & Gaien-Mae and 13th of 866 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 76% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and higher than that of 73% of its sushi restaurants. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 115 in Tokyo in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2021 (6 times; one of 94 in Tokyo in this guide with that run), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 243 of the 866 sushi restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4 or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥20,000, 33% below its dinner budget), and a late dinner (open until 23:30).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Aoyama-Icchome & Gaien-Mae 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 Ryujiro | #13 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Gaiemmae | Sun |
| Takumi Shingo | #30 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Aoyama-itchōme | Tue, Wed |
| Aoyama sushi Umi | #73 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | ¥29,800 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2025 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Gaiemmae | Wed |
| Nakano | #141 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Gaiemmae | — |
| Takemoto | #154 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Gaiemmae | Sun |
| Aoyama Sushi Kanesaka | #226 | ¥16,500 | ¥7,865 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 2 min, Gaiemmae | Mon |
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, Private rooms |
How to book Sushi Ryujiro
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-6384-5865 (+81-3-6384-5865 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥30,000–39,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 15 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Opened | November 2019 |
Getting there
3 min walk (270 m) from Gaiemmae Station, Exit 4a.
Also near: Aoyama-itchōme (Exit 5): 5 min · Nogizaka (Exit 5): 11 min
- Leave Gaiemmae Station by Exit 4a and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Turn left onto Aoyama-dori and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
- Turn left at Indigo and walk 100 m.
Sushi Ryujiro is on your left.
On your left
Look for
鮨 龍次郎
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ARISTO南青山
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 龍次郎東京都港区南青山2-11-11 ARISTO南青山 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-11-11 Minamiaoyama Minato, Tokyo 107-0062 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line: 5-minute walk from Aoyama-itchome Station, 4-minute walk from Gaiemmae Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Meiji Jingu Gaien, 730 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Sushi Ryujiro has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Sushi Ryujiro in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo · Michelin-starred sushi in Tokyo
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2022
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Ryujiro cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Ryujiro closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Sushi Ryujiro?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Ryujiro?
Gaiemmae Station, about 3 minutes on foot (270 m). Aoyama-itchōme Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Sushi Ryujiro have a Michelin star?
Yes. Sushi Ryujiro has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.