Tsuchida
つち田
Fugu in Asakusa, Tokyo, 12 min walk from Asakusa Station
Our analysis
- #1of 4 fugu restaurants in Asakusa
- ¥11,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,940
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 22 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 4
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Tsuchida is 1st of the 4 fugu restaurants in Asakusa and 15th of 64 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥11,000 (on Tabelog), 35% below the ¥16,940 median of the 21 fugu restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Hot Pepper Gourmet and Ikyu Restaurant; 7 of the 64 fugu restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), Sundays (28 of the 64 fugu restaurants in Tokyo say they open then), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥11,000 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website; ¥16,500 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website.
How it compares
Fugu restaurants in Asakusa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsuchida | #15 | ¥11,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 12 min, Asakusa | Wed |
| Asakusa Tsujimura | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥7,700 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Asakusa | — |
| Yoi Tora | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 2 min, Asakusa | — |
| Fugu Yamaho | — | ¥12,000 | — | Phone only | — | 13 min, Iriya | 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 | Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Tsuchida
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Hot Pepper Gourmet or Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5600-4442 (+81-50-5600-4442 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
Can't get a table? Fugu nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Torafugu Course - Take (Upper)
7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Sashimi
What is served (7)
- ◾2 Appetizers
- ◾Tiger Pufferfish Sashimi
- ◾Pufferfish Kara-age
- ◾Tiger Pufferfish Hot Pot
- ◾Rice Porridge
- ◾Pickles
- ◾Fruits
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Tsuchida Soft-Shelled Turtle Course Tokku
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Sashimi
What is served (9)
- Appetizers
- Assorted Sashimi (3 types)
- Live Blood of Soft-Shelled Turtle
- Soft-Shelled Turtle Liver Sashimi
- Fried Dishes
- Soft-Shelled Turtle Hot Pot
- Rice Porridge
- Pickles
- Fruits
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Grilled Fugu Course "Fue
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Sashimi
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Hamo Shabu-Shabu Course 【Summer Limited】 Mid-May to End of OctoberMost booked
8 dishes · 1–10 guests
- Shabu-shabu
- Seasonal ingredients
- Eel
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Grilled Fugu Course "Koto
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Sashimi
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥5,500 more than the one above
Japanese Pufferfish Course Special (Matsu)Most booked
7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Sashimi
What is served (7)
- ◾Two Appetizers
- ◾Special Tiger Pufferfish Sashimi
- ◾Pufferfish Kara-age
- ◾Special Tiger Pufferfish Hot Pot
- ◾Rice Porridge
- ◾Pickles
- ◾Fruits
¥17,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥1,100 more than the one above
Supa Course - Fuku
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Sashimi
What is served (9)
- Appetizers
- Special Tiger Pufferfish Sashimi
- Live Blood of Soft-Shelled Turtle
- Soft-Shelled Turtle Liver Sashimi
- Pufferfish Kara-age
- Soft-Shelled Turtle Hot Pot
- Rice Porridge
- Pickles
- Fruits
¥17,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Appetizers starting from 550 yen. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 17:00–23:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 50 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Largest group | 24 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking space available outside |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks |
| Opened | October 1967 |
Getting there
12 min walk (960 m) from Asakusa Station.
Also near: Iriya (Exit 3): 13 min · Minowa (Exit 1b): 16 min
- Leave Asakusa Station and walk north for 60 m.
- Bear right at FamilyMart and walk 140 m.
- Bear left at Stay SAKURA Tokyo Art Deco Hotel and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at Stay SAKURA Tokyo Art Deco Hotel and walk 30 m.
- Turn left at Brother and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at Brother and walk 80 m.
- Turn left at 350 onto Hisago-dori and walk 570 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
Tsuchida is on your right.
On your right
Look for
つち田
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
つち田東京都台東区浅草5-9-7
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-9-7 Asakusa Taito, Tokyo 111-0032 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station, 6 minutes walk/Subway Ginza Line Asakusa Station Exit 1, 15 minutes walk/Subway Hibiya Line Iriya Station Exit 3, 15 minutes walk. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tsuchida cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Appetizers starting from 550 yen.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Tsuchida closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Tsuchida?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Tsuchida?
Asakusa Station, about 12 minutes on foot (960 m). Iriya Station is about 16 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.