Jukusei Sushi Wagokoro

Restaurant Details

Perhaps contrary to what some might think, sushi was first aged in the Edo period not out of luxury, but out of necessity: to keep fish fresh for as long as possible in a time that pre-dated mechanical refrigeration.

Nonetheless, the aging process had a side effect of giving the aged fish a deep and complex umami, resulting in the process persisting to today. It is 20 years of experience in this aging process that goes into the sushi at Shibuya sushi restaurant Jukusei Sushi Wagokoro.

The resume of Wagokoro’s head chef includes restaurants all the way from Hokkaido to Kagoshima, and even Michelin-starred establishments and hotels, each stint a brick that builds the foundations of his towering knowledge in Japanese cuisine. This extensive knowledge informs every aspect of the dining experience at Wagokoro, letting diners holistically experience traditional food culture and cuisine through the trifold aspects of taste, atmosphere and hospitality.

While every nigiri is made with the finest ingredients, it is Wagokoro’s signatures of two-week-aged kanpachi (greater amberjack) and three-week-aged chutoro (medium-fatty tuna) that best exemplify the head chef’s expertise in aging and sushi-making techniques. It’s fitting that Wagokoro is filled with traditional Japanese artwork, immersing guests in a dignified space that venerates arts both culinary and aesthetic.

Jukusei Sushi Wagokoro Remarks

• Children below the age of 12 will not be permitted entry to the restaurant.

• 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.

Jukusei Sushi Wagokoro Business Days

Jukusei Sushi Wagokoro Address

Shinei Building B1, 1-27-5 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0011

Jukusei Sushi Wagokoro Access Info

• Jukusei Sushi Wagokoro can be accessed via a 5-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station’s New South Exit, or a 5-minute walk from Shibuya Station’s Exit 16b on the Tokyo Metro Lines.

Jukusei Sushi Wagokoro Phone Number

Jukusei Sushi Wagokoro 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.