Nihonbashi Funazushi

Restaurant Details

Halfway between Nihombashi and Ningyocho Station in Tokyo, Nihonbashi Funazushi is a charmingly chilled sushi restaurant with seasonality as its main draw. Originally a smaller neighborhood focusing on Edomae sushi, or sushi that relies on fish caught from Tokyo Bay, the store flourished during Japan’s post-war economic boom and had sourced its seafood from Tsukiji Fish Market. The founder was not a sushi master — at least, not in the traditional sense — but he had viewed sushi making as a canvas for craftsmanship.

Today, Nihonbashi Funazushi is helmed by a third-generation owner who’s bringing the store to a new era. The menu has been expanded to Japanese cuisine, where heavy influences of kaiseki bleed into its lineup. The dining space has been renovated to accommodate special occasions; walls have been removed to create larger rooms, and new partitions are erected for private spaces.

There are a lot of ideas and cultures in the air, and it could have gone terribly wrong, but it all comes down beautifully. Still relying on Edomae techniques, neta fish is marinated, boiled or pickled. A few modern tweaks are palpable, such as the choice to reduce the saltiness of red vinegar and sweeten it for their shari (sushi rice). Attention to detail extends to the rice itself, which is cooked to retain warmth when served but remains plump and delicious even as it cools. For the simplest examples of his approach, take the marinated mackerel sashimi or the boiled conger eel lovingly brushed with thick sweet tare.

Service is not an afterthought, either — both the chef and proprietress (the first owner's wife) are passionate about discussing their sushi and fish. Visit for the meal and stay for the warm charm that brings a touch of old Edo to modern Tokyo.

Nihonbashi Funazushi Remarks

• 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.

• While the restaurant will do its best to reserve guests’ preferred seating options, it may not always be possible due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

Nihonbashi Funazushi Business Days

Nihonbashi Funazushi Address

11−2 Fukazawa Building, Nihonbashikobunacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0024

Nihonbashi Funazushi Access Info

• Nihonbashi Funazushi is a 5-minute walk from Mitsukoshimae Station (Coredo Muromachi 2 Exit) or a 5-minute walk from Ningyocho Station (Exit A5).

Nihonbashi Funazushi Phone Number

Nihonbashi Funazushi 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.