Tokyo
"Asakusa Sushiwaka Kaminarimon" serves sushi made with fresh seafood sourced daily, along with seasonal dishes and a wide selection of alcoholic beverages. A longtime local favorite, the restaurant continues to attract many guests, offering a dining experience that captures the charm of Asakusa through its food. The second floor is available for private use, accommodating occasions such as memorial gatherings, banquets, and group meals. Chair seating is also provided, making the space comfortable and accessible for older guests.
If you want to casually enjoy local fish with some drinks, we recommend visiting a local izakaya. It’s the perfect place to have fun with friends. You can savor a variety of dishes such as shuto and shiokara (traditional sake accompaniments), local fish, transparent squid sashimi, grilled crab shell, and seafood bowls topped with generous amounts of salmon roe and sea urchin. Asking the staff or local patrons for recommendations on regional seafood specialties will make your trip even more memorable.
わらやき屋 四万十川 新宿
Located just a 2-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, this restaurant specializes in bold straw-grilled dishes. Experience the rich flavors of Kochi Prefecture’s sea, mountains, and rivers, with the highlight being the straw-roasted Tosa Hachikin Jidori chicken, prized for its intense flavor and premium fat. The menu includes fresh seafood like sardines, horse mackerel, mackerel, kibinago (silver-stripe round herring from Sukumo Bay), and dorome (young sardines), a rare local delicacy. Inspired by the Shimanto River, the serene interior features diverse seating options. Enjoy sunken kotatsu seats with the calming sound of a flowing river, private rooms for two, or larger spaces ideal for group gatherings, making it suitable for any occasion.
築地すし鮮 総本店
Seasonal seafood is selected at its best each day, including whole bluefin tuna sourced from Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market's Toyosu Market. Alongside the sushi chefs, Japanese cuisine chefs prepare not only nigiri but also dishes such as tempura and grilled items. A wide selection of sake and Japanese wine allows for pairings with seasonal seafood. The restaurant offers counter seats with a close view of the chefs at work, as well as tables and private rooms, making it suitable for dates, business meals, and other occasions.
和バル biroku
"Biroku, Japanese Bar" is located near Odakyu Machida Station, an area packed with restaurants. The owner personally stocks around 200 varieties of sake, and the bar has a constant lineup. The bar focuses on pairings, offering sake that complements each dish. Despite being located underground, the spacious interior features counter seating, couple seats, table seats, and private rooms, all in a modern Japanese yet refined atmosphere. Suitable for occasions ranging from dates and business dinners to after-work gatherings, it invites guests to savour exquisite dishes and sake elegantly served in champagne glasses, creating moments filled with smiles.
つきぢ神楽寿司 新館
"Tsukiji Kagura Sushi New building" is a casual sushi restaurant near the lively Tsukiji Outer Market, with an atmosphere that is also welcoming to families. While some menu items differ from those at the main restaurant, it continues the Edomae preparation techniques passed down over the years. The chefs visit the market themselves to check the freshness, seasonality, and condition of the fish each day, buying only ingredients that meet their standards and deciding how to prepare them after seeing the ingredients firsthand. The sushi is made with rice seasoned with an original red vinegar used for more than a decade, while seared items are grilled over a wire rack for a fragrant finish. Diners can choose individual pieces from around 40 types of toppings, along with sashimi, grilled, fried, and simmered dishes. The chefs' craftsmanship brings out the seasonal flavors of Tsukiji, adding a memorable moment to a day of travel.
浅草おでん大多福
Founded as "Otafuku" (お多福) on the grounds of Tenryuzan Hozenji Temple in Osaka, the restaurant moved to Asakusa, Tokyo, in 1915, during an economic boom. With the wish to "bring greater happiness to more people," it changed the written form of its name to "Otafuku" (大多福), using the kanji 大, meaning "large." Having survived the Great Kanto Earthquake and the devastation of war, it has preserved its traditions for more than a century, serving time-honored flavors with warm hospitality—a fitting place to round out a day of sightseeing in Asakusa.
浅草すし若 雷門店
"Asakusa Sushiwaka Kaminarimon" serves sushi made with fresh seafood sourced daily, along with seasonal dishes and a wide selection of alcoholic beverages. A longtime local favorite, the restaurant continues to attract many guests, offering a dining experience that captures the charm of Asakusa through its food. The second floor is available for private use, accommodating occasions such as memorial gatherings, banquets, and group meals. Chair seating is also provided, making the space comfortable and accessible for older guests.
築地すし鮮 浅草雷門店
"Tsukiji Sushisen Asakusa Kaminarimon" highlights the flavors of each season, sourcing seasonal seafood in good condition from the market every day. The selection changes with availability, including white-fleshed and silver-skinned fish, so the sushi reflects what is at its best that day and season. Counter seats offer a view of skilled sushi chefs at work, while the restaurant is also suited to meals during sightseeing in Asakusa or time with someone special.