Sushi Kunimitsu / 鮨 くにみつ

  • Tokyo : Nakano・Shimokitazawa
  • Sushi / Sushi, OMAKASE, Japanese cuisine
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A sushi restaurant that is loved by the locals and offers great cost performance without being influenced by trends.

Our restaurant, with the concept of being a sushi place loved by the locals with great cost performance, is located in Higashi-Nakano, Tokyo, where we take pride not only in our sushi but also in our tea. We welcome you with our "Top 20 Items" omakase course. Each piece is carefully crafted with seasonal seafood sourced from meticulously selected regions across the country, along with our specially selected rice and vinegar. We put our heart into every piece we serve.

We aim to provide a unique experience by pairing our sushi with rare sake that is hard to find in the Kanto region, allowing you to purely enjoy your dining experience. Please spend a blissful moment at our soothing counter.

Reviews

Japan Food Guide
  • 5.0
  • 2
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Christine
/ July 2025

schan109
/ May 2025

Excellent experience. Friendly chef with innovative sushi meal. Very fresh ingredients and excellent sake pairing

Available Menu

*Only provisional reservations are accepted.

  • Lunch only
    14,000(JPY) With tax / Guest
    [JFG Exclusive] LUNCH COURSE - With Original Souvenir -
    Reserve
    [Details]

    We will deliver a slightly luxurious sushi-focused course starting from lunchtime.
    From December 27 to January 7, only the year-end and New Year special course will be available for reservation.
    Please note that this course will not be accepted during that period.

    While cherishing Japanese traditions, you can enjoy exquisite dishes full of creative ingenuity that incorporate the spirit of "Shuhari." Using seasonal ingredients carefully selected by craftsmen and vinegar made with a method boasting over 300 years of history, the rice with a distinct grain texture harmonizes perfectly with the sushi rice, bringing deep flavor to each piece of nigiri.

    Furthermore, each dish, prepared with sincere dedication to the aging method, maximizes the original umami of the ingredients, creating a feast for the senses that satisfies taste.

    Please enjoy a memorable luxurious moment created with the spirit of "Onkochishin."

    For souvenirs, we offer homemade tea leaf tsukudani and high-quality tea leaves carefully selected by the head chef according to the changing seasons. Even after your meal, you can enjoy the rich lingering taste of Japan at home.

    [Notes]
    The number of items and their contents may change due to procurement.
  • Dinner only
    19,000(JPY) With tax / Guest
    [JFG Exclusive] KUNIMITSU COURSE - Includes Original Souvenir -
    Reserve
    [Details]

    Please note that reservations for this course will not be accepted during the period from December 27 to January 7.

    Our most popular course, the "KUNIMITSU COURSE," is a special dinner course centered around sushi, featuring about 20 diverse dishes for you to enjoy.

    This special course utilizes seasonal ingredients, carefully selected by the chef based on the day's procurement and the freshest seasonal produce. Each dish is crafted with creativity and innovation, delivering a fusion of tradition and modernity.

    For the nigiri sushi, you can savor exquisite dishes that value Japanese tradition while incorporating the spirit of "Shuhari" (preserve, abandon, and break away). The rice seasoned with vinegar, made using a method with a history of over 300 years and carefully selected seasonal ingredients by skilled artisans, creates a perfect harmony that brings a profound flavor to each piece of nigiri.

    You can enjoy a feast of flavors unique to our restaurant, with the concept of being a "locally loved sushi bar with great cost performance."

    For souvenirs, we offer homemade tea leaf tsukudani and premium tea leaves carefully selected by the head chef according to the changing seasons. Even after your meal, you can enjoy the rich flavors of Japan in the comfort of your home.

    [Notes]
    Important Request
    The serving of the meal will start simultaneously for all guests with the same reservation time, so please refrain from being late.
    The course contents may change depending on the availability of ingredients, so please ask the staff for details on the day of your visit.
  • Dinner only
    25,000(JPY) With tax / Guest
    [JFG Exclusive] KUNIMITSU COURSE with Sake Pairing - Includes Original Souvenir
    Reserve
    [Details]

    From December 27 to January 7, only the year-end and New Year exclusive course will be available for reservation. Please note that this course will not be accepted during this period.

    We have prepared a special experience by adding sake pairing to our popular No.1 course "KUNIMITSU COURSE," which offers about 20 diverse dishes centered around sushi. Please enjoy the sake that harmonizes with the seasons and sushi.

    Our selection of sake includes a wide range of more than 20 varieties (actually about 50) from rare sake that can only be found at our restaurant in the Kanto region to famous brands and unique bottles.

    Since many of the sakes are sourced one bottle at a time, customers can enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime special encounter. We carefully select the perfect cup to match the dishes, allowing you to enjoy an exquisite pairing with sushi.

    As a souvenir, we offer homemade tea leaf tsukudani and premium tea leaves carefully selected by the head chef to reflect the change of seasons. Even after your meal, you can enjoy the rich lingering flavors of Japan at home.

    [Notes]
    Important Request
    The serving of meals will begin simultaneously for customers with the same reservation time, so please avoid being late. The course menu may change depending on the availability of ingredients, so please inquire with the staff on the day of your visit for details.
  • Dinner only
    25,000(JPY) With tax / Guest
    【JFG Limited】One group per day, fully private counter - Children welcome & includes special souvenirs -
    Reserve
    [Details]

    From December 27th to January 7th, only the New Year's special course is available for reservation. Please note that the regular course is not accepted during this period.

    This is a luxurious private room exclusively reserved for one group per day. Reservations can be made from your preferred time between 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM. Since the private room includes a counter, the chef will prepare sushi right in front of you. It is also suitable for families with small children, so please feel free to use it with your family or friends.

    Course details (example):
    Mainly 20 pieces of nigiri sushi.
    Since the menu changes significantly depending on the season,
    please contact us by phone for detailed information.

    [Notes]
    We ask you to order dishes in advance even if you are bringing children.
    Please inquire by phone or fill in the form for a course or a la carte, such as rolls (we can also add an extra roll each such as Tekkimaki, Kappamaki, Nattomaki, etc.).
  • Lunch only
    23,000(JPY) With tax / Guest
    Year-end and New Year Exclusive Lunch Course Limited Time Offer from December 27 to January 7
    Available from 2 guests
    Reserve
    [Details]

    Reservations for this course only will be available from December 27 to January 7.
    It is a luxurious New Year's limited course featuring the flavors of winter.

    Mainly nigiri, 20 pieces
    The menu varies greatly depending on the season.
    For detailed information, please contact us by phone.
    The stay time is a guideline, so you can relax at your own pace.
    There are table seats where you can relax after your meal and stay for a while. (You can enjoy dessert and tea.)

    [Notes]
    Please let us know if you have any allergies or dislikes when you make your reservation.
    Please avoid being late.
    If you will be late, please be sure to let us know.
  • Dinner only
    23,000(JPY) With tax / Guest
    Year-end and New Year exclusive dinner course Limited time from December 27 to January 7
    Includes 20 Items
    Available from 2 guests
    Reserve
    [Details]

    Reservations are only available for this course from December 27 to January 7.
    It is a luxurious special New Year's course featuring winter delicacies.

    Mainly 20 pieces of nigiri.
    The content changes significantly depending on the season.
    Please contact us by phone for detailed information.
    The staying time is an estimate, so you can relax and enjoy your time.
    There are table seats where you can relax after your meal and stay. (You can enjoy desserts and tea.)

    [Notes]
    Please let us know if you have any allergies or dislikes when you make your reservation.
    Please avoid being late.
    If you will be late, please be sure to let us know.

Signature menu

  • I want to serve sushi that brings a smile, saying "delicious" while explaining in English.
    In addition to "Matsukan" in Azabu-Juban, "SHIMOMURA" in Motomachi, and "OPENFISH" in Shibuya, our chef, who is dedicated to sushi, has traveled as far as America and Germany to welcome you. With the theme of conveying the charm of Japanese ingredients and culture, we share the stories of production areas and the thoughts of producers through our dishes. We value smiles and ensure that your dining experience is uninterrupted, so please rest assured. For our overseas guests, explanations will be provided in English.
  • The commitment to shari, the essence of sushi.
    Using vinegar from a vinegar shop in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, which has a history of over 300 years and is not used by any sushi restaurant in Japan, we create sushi rice seasoned with this special vinegar. The delicious sushi rice is crafted with a carefully selected blend of rice, developed in collaboration with a "rice meister." The sushi rice, which is the cornerstone of sushi, truly showcases the skill of the artisan. The size is slightly smaller, considering the balance with the toppings. A key to its deliciousness is ensuring the grains are distinct. You can enjoy a flavor with the vinegar's presence strongly expressed, while also providing a refreshing and sharp taste along with a rich aroma.
  • The producer's feelings and their genuine love for sushi.
    The essence of sushi lies in the fresh seasonal ingredients that change with the seasons. The various ingredients that make up sushi are also important. One of our roles is to convey the origins and the producers' intentions behind these ingredients. We source the finest materials from Toyosu Market and carefully selected regions across Japan, ensuring they are aged and prepared to match perfectly with "Kunimitsu's sushi rice," which we provide uncompromisingly. Additionally, at our shop in Higashi-Nakano, Tokyo, we take great care with our tea, offering delightful pairings of sushi and tea, as well as collaboratively developed menus with Japanese tea instructors. We are dedicated to the mission of conveying the charm of Japanese ingredients and culture.
  • The ultimate sushi that satisfies all five senses.
    Delicious and enjoyable.
    We want many people to experience sushi that is kind to everyone (in taste, hospitality, and price) and to purely enjoy "food."
    With this feeling, our restaurant opened here in Higashi-Nakano.
    We pursue deliciousness without being bound by fixed concepts regarding the origins of ingredients or combinations of materials.
    With the concept of "sushi with the best cost-performance loved by locals," we provide sushi that will genuinely satisfy our customers.
    Our restaurant, which spares no effort in avoiding compromise, continues to evolve and aims to add color to our customers' precious moments.

Restaurant Info

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Sushi Kunimitsu / 鮨 くにみつ

Address
5-3-6 Higashinakano, Higashinakano Toshin Building, 2F Nakano Ward Tokyo
Access
1 minute walk from East Exit of Higashi-Nakano Station on JR Sobu and Chuo Lines
5 minutes walk from Ochiai Station on Tozai Line
12 minutes on foot from Nakano Sakaue Station on the Oedo and Marunouchi Lines
Phone
+81 3-5989-1433
Business Days / Hours
Sunday:12:00~14:00,17:30~23:00
Tuesday:17:30~23:00
Wednesday:17:30~23:00
Thursday:17:30~23:00
Friday:17:30~23:00
Saturday:17:30~23:00
Holidays: 12:00~14:00,17:30~23:00
Regular holiday
Monday
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fee
  • 0%Up to 2 days before
  • 50%From 1 day before
  • 100%Cancellation on the day
Administration fee
Canceling a reservation after it has been completed will incur a 3.6% administration fee.
This applies regardless of the cancellation fee.
Change Date or Time
  • deadline:5 days before your reservation date
Payment Method at location
VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DINERS, Cash (JPY), Alipay
Features
Free Wi-Fi, English menu, Children's menu, No smoking, Private rooms
Remarks
Please refrain from wearing strong perfume as it disturbs other customers and degrades the dignity of the sushi.
From 14,000(JPY) ~
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