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Restaurant | Tokyo, Japan
Sukiyabashi Jiro
The world's most famous sushi restaurant. 3 Michelin stars held since 2007. Home to 95-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, immortalized in the documentary "Jiro Dreams of Sushi."
3 Michelin Stars
Sushi
$$$$
Omakase
3
Michelin Stars
10
Seats Only
1965
Founded
What makes Sukiyabashi Jiro the best sushi restaurant in the world?
Sukiyabashi Jiro represents the pinnacle of Edomae sushi - the traditional Tokyo style. Master Jiro Ono, at 95, still personally prepares each piece, having dedicated over 70 years to perfecting his craft. Every detail, from rice temperature to fish aging, is precisely controlled.
Location & Details
Address
Tsukamoto Sogyo Building B1F
4-2-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku
Tokyo 104-0061
Phone
+81-3-3535-3600
Setting
Intimate 10-seat counter in basement location. No decor, pure focus on sushi.
Price Range
$$$$ (~$300-400 per person)
Notable Celebrity Guests
The Omakase Experience
Signature
Maguro (Tuna)
Aged bluefin tuna from Tsukiji, served at precise body temperature. Three cuts: akami, chutoro, otoro.
Famous
Kohada (Gizzard Shad)
Jiro's most labor-intensive piece. Cured in salt and vinegar for the perfect balance.
Seasonal
Uni (Sea Urchin)
Premium uni from Hokkaido, wrapped in the finest nori seaweed.
Finale
Tamago (Egg)
The final piece - a sweet, cake-like omelet that takes years to master.
Frequently Asked Questions
A meal costs approximately 40,000-50,000 yen ($300-400 USD) per person for around 20 pieces of sushi in the omakase course. This includes no drinks or appetizers.
Notable guests include Barack Obama (2014 state dinner with PM Abe), Anthony Bourdain, Gordon Ramsay, David Beckham, Hugh Jackman, and countless other celebrities and world leaders.
Reservations require a Japanese phone number and must be made exactly one month in advance. Most visitors book through their hotel concierge at luxury Tokyo hotels or specialized concierge services.
Yes, Sukiyabashi Jiro remains open, though it was removed from the Michelin Guide in 2019 because it no longer accepts public reservations. Jiro Ono, now 95, still works alongside his son Yoshikazu.