Ginza Shibahama

Restaurant Details

The tale of Shibahama is a classic rakugo tale familiar to every Japanese person. In it, a layabout drunkard, after losing a windfall, is gradually coaxed by his dutiful wife onto the straight and narrow path. Over time, as his business flourishes, he realizes that the sole reason for his success has been the unwavering support and care of his wife, and he thanks her profusely.

In this real-life telling of Shibahama, there are no drunkards or lost windfalls. The only elements that remain are the loving couple (perhaps ironically in this case, the wife is an expert sake sommelier). It was out of this love that this Ginza restaurant, named for the tale, was born.

During his training at the 3-Michelin-starred Hyotei in Kyoto, Hiroshima-born chef Yoshio Nakashita met his future wife, Tomomi. Returning to her native Tokyo with her, Chef Nakashita continued training at various restaurants, before taking over Ginza Shibahama in 2022.

Shibahama’s unique proposition, aside from being a grand love letter to one woman, is the fact that it is not simply a sushi restaurant or a kappo restaurant, but both. Dubbed “sushi kappo”, Chef Nakashita’s Michelin Star pedigree shines through in his meticulous menu planning that features the best ingredients of each season. Each highlights his masterful sushi sculpting and expertly-prepared traditional Japanese kappo dishes. All the while, his wife effortlessly plays the role of host, providing guests with the best possible sake pairing recommendations. Over and around the counter, the two’s interactions create a nostalgic air of Edo-period hospitality.

And one ingredient remains constant through every course: love. Not simply the couple’s love for each other, but their palpable love for traditional Japanese cuisine and the act of sharing it with their guests. Perhaps even more so than the fresh ingredients and the culinary mastery, it’s that love that makes every bite consumed under Shibahama’s roof taste so good, from the first taste of hon-maguro to the final dregs of sake.

Ginza Shibahama Remarks

• Children under 12 are not allowed entry. Furthermore, said children will only be permitted entry if they order and consume an individual adult course for themselves.

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.

• The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

Ginza Shibahama Business Days

Ginza Shibahama Address

Mineta Building B1F, 8-chome−12−5 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo, 104-0061

Ginza Shibahama Access Info

• Ginza Shibahama is located a 5-minute walk from Higashi-ginza Station on the Hibiya Line, a 7-minute walk from Ginza Station on the Ginza, Hibiya and Marunouchi Lines, or a 5-minute walk from Shimbashi Station on the JR and Ginza Lines.

Ginza Shibahama Phone Number

Ginza Shibahama Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 2 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.