Release rule

When does Sushisho open reservations?

すし匠 · Yotsuya, Tokyo · Sushi

How to book

Phone, in Japanese

Phone only for first-timers. On the first business day of each month the line opens for dinner through the end of the following month; lunch is taken 14 days ahead.

Phone line: ☎ From about 10:00 on operating days, 03-3351-6387; closed Sundays
What to expect: Nakazawa's mothership of the Sushisho school; 14 seats, two seatings (18:00/21:00). Blogs describe 1,000+ redials over several hours on release day. First-timers must phone; regulars rebook at the counter.

Next release days

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

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How do I book Sushisho 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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