Release rule

When does Ginza Kyubey open reservations?

銀座 久兵衛 銀座本店 · Ginza, Tokyo · Sushi

How to book

Phone, in Japanese

Bookable by phone (+81-3-3571-6523, from 10:00) or via Ikyu and official English partners; no release trigger. Only the 11:30 lunch seating is reservable — later lunch is walk-in.

Phone line:From 10:00 (official: 「ご予約については10:00より承ります」)
What to expect: Dinner: book ahead. Lunch: only the 11:30 seating is reservable; later lunch seats are first come, first served. Also on Ikyu and an official English partner. Closed Sundays.

Next release days

No release day — book any time

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

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How do I book Ginza Kyubey from abroad?

Use the channel shown above. If it is a Japanese-language phone line, our Tokyo desk can call for you on the release day and confirm in writing in your language; the booking fee is charged only when the seat is secured.

What time zone is the release time?

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). Release days are computed from the house's published rule and re-checked monthly.

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