Tokiwa
Embrace the evolution of sushi at an old Niigata sushi-ya that welcomes modernity.
Restaurant Details
Exuding both traditional and modern characteristics, the sushi restaurant Tokiwa, which has been open since 1954, has recently renovated to switch out tatami seating for city-style counters — a unique feature in a city like Shibata, where most restaurants are still old-school and traditional.
The Tokiwa Inari is a popular specialty of this restaurant that has not changed a single bit since its opening. This dish is a rolled piece of sushi — a style used famously in Niigata Prefecture — consisting of boiled chestnuts and walnuts wrapped in vinegar-seasoned rice and deep-fried tofu.
Other types of sushi that are recommended include seasonal ones like Japanese blue crab, and all-year-round ones like the shiromi and nodoguro. From the koshihikari sushi rice to the wide selection of sake, Tokiwa delivers the most seamless blend of old and new sushi.
Tokiwa Phone Number
Tokiwa Business Days
Tokiwa Address
3-7-8 Chuocho, Shibata, Niigata, 957-0053, Japan
Tokiwa Cancellation Policy
Cancel your reservation at least 1 week before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Restaurant location
Known as the prefecture of rice and sake, Niigata is a popular area for skiers and onsen-goers that also offers stunning natural attractions in every season.
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