Tokiwa Sushi Shibata Honten
登喜和鮨 新発田本店
Sushi in Shibata & Tsukioka-Onsen, Niigata, 15 min walk from Shibata Station
Our analysis
- #1of 13 sushi restaurants in Niigata
- ¥25,300least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,300
- 5 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and FridaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 2
In our ranking, Tokiwa Sushi Shibata Honten is 1st of the 13 sushi restaurants in Niigata. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥25,300 (on Pocket Concierge), 46% above the ¥17,300 median of the 6 sushi restaurants in Niigata ranked nearest to it. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2022 (5 times; one of 2 in Niigata in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and OMAKASE; 2 of the 13 sushi restaurants in Niigata can be. Good for a seat at the counter, Sundays (5 of the 13 sushi restaurants in Niigata say they open then), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Niigata with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Niigata | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokiwa Sushi Shibata Honten | #1 | ¥25,300 | ¥25,300 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 15 min, Shibata | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
| Kyodai Zushi | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | — | Sun |
| Tokiwa Sushi Niigata | #3 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | — | Sat, Sun |
| Ryu Zushi | #4 | ¥16,500 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | — | Wed |
| Hatsune Zushi Honten | #5 | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2022 | — | — |
| Yukiya | #6 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2022 | 9 min, Niigata | 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 | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Tokiwa Sushi Shibata Honten
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5594-8117 (+81-50-5594-8117 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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
Chef's choice course
Dinner
¥25,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$170
Cheapest
Chef's choice course
Lunch
¥25,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$170
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥30,000–39,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | No service charge or additional fees. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–19:45, 20:30–22:45 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–20:15 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Take-out |
Getting there
15 min walk (1,210 m) from Shibata Station.
- Leave Shibata Station and walk north-west for 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Bear left and walk 590 m.
- Turn right and walk 300 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 180 m.
Tokiwa Sushi Shibata Honten is on your left.
On your left
Look for
登喜和鮨 新発田本店
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
登喜和鮨 新発田本店新潟県新発田市中央町3-7-8
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-7-8 Chuocho Shibata, Niigata 957-0053 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 15 minutes walk from JR Shibata Station. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2022
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tokiwa Sushi Shibata Honten cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (No service charge or additional fees.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Tokiwa Sushi Shibata Honten have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Tokiwa Sushi Shibata Honten closed?
It is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Can I bring children to Tokiwa Sushi Shibata Honten?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Tokiwa Sushi Shibata Honten?
Shibata Station, about 15 minutes on foot (1,210 m).
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.