Release rule

When does Sukiyabashi Jiro (Honten) open reservations?

すきやばし次郎 本店 · Ginza, Tokyo · Sushi

How to book

Phone, in Japanese

No public release. Japan-based principals may phone (+81-3-3535-3600, outside service hours); overseas guests can book only through their hotel's concierge. No agencies, no proxies; ID checked at the door.

Phone line: ☎ Outside service hours only (service 11:30–14:00, 17:30–20:30)
What to expect: Omakase ¥88,000 (2026); passport checked against the booking name. Older (2020–22) reports describe hotel concierges faxing requests on the 1st of the month — unconfirmed today. The Roppongi branch is bookable online.

Next release days

Introduction only

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

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How do I book Sukiyabashi Jiro (Honten) 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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