Release rule
How to Book Shimazu: Reservation Release Day, Phone and Rules (2026)
島津 · Shirokane-Takanawa, Tokyo · Sushi · Dinner only
How to book this house
OMAKASE only (card required, one booking per month; no phone or DM bookings). Dates are released in blocks and the next opening was undecided as of 7 September 2026, so favourite the page for the alert; the house confirms by phone or email a week before.
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Two seatings, 17:00 and 19:30, Tue–Sat; closed Sundays and Mondays.
- Where bookings are taken
- Platform · OMAKASEOMAKASE
- Lunch / dinner
- Dinner only
From the house's hours on Tabelog (checked October 2026).
- If a seat comes back
Cancellations: add the restaurant to your favorites on OMAKASE and it notifies you, first come first served. omakase-japan.zendesk.com
About this house
The Tabelog Award 2026 Gold. Eight counter seats, two seatings; blogs advise a fast PC connection at 13:00 sharp because the drop sells out in minutes.
Booking details
How the book opens
OMAKASE releases dates in blocks (bookable through 30 Sep as of 7 Sep 2026; next opening undecided); earlier reports put the release on the 1st at 13:00 JST
Allergies or dietary needs? Make a Japanese dining card →
Next release days
Rule not published — we confirm per date
Last verified September 7, 2026 · checked by our desk October 4, 2026
All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).
When does Shimazu open its reservation book?
OMAKASE only (card required, one booking per month; no phone or DM bookings). Dates are released in blocks and the next opening was undecided as of 7 September 2026, so favourite the page for the alert; the house confirms by phone or email a week before. Two seatings, 17:00 and 19:30, Tue–Sat; closed Sundays and Mondays. All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).
How do I book Shimazu from abroad?
Shimazu takes reservations online through OMAKASE, which you can use from abroad with your own account and a credit card. If you would rather not, our Tokyo desk can request it for you: ¥12,000 per seat, charged only if the table is secured. A free release-date alert emails you the day before, on the morning of release day (08:00 JST) and about 30 minutes before when the opening time is known; houses that open a little every day come in a weekly summary.
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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Rules are verified against official notices and platform listings and re-checked monthly. Houses change their systems without warning; treat the calendar as a planning tool. For restaurants in our collection, our desk confirms the specifics for your dates when you request.