Sushi & Seafood · Shirokanedai

Jizozushi じぞう鮨

One Michelin star (2026) in Shirokanedai: a literary chef who revives Edo-era touches, like kohada shaped into a Katsuyama hairstyle and shrimp paired with nori.

About

Jizozushi takes its name from an image of Jizo given to the chef by a Buddhist temple, and writes 'sushi' with an unusual character that recalls the fermented fish from which nigiri descended. The chef loves literature and history, and the meal reflects it: in a nod to the street-stall days when sushi shops served no snacks, he presents the range of toppings before he starts forming nigiri. Kohada is moulded into the shape of an Edo-era Katsuyama hairstyle and shrimp is paired with nori. One Michelin star in 2026.

Highlights

• Edo-era sushi customs revived with scholarly care
• Kohada shaped like a Katsuyama hairstyle
• Toppings presented before the nigiri begins
• Quiet second-floor counter in leafy Shirokanedai

Tips

• Book by phone or via a concierge a few weeks ahead
• Combine with the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum or the Institute for Nature Study nearby
• Ask the chef about the history behind each piece
• Expect a slower, contemplative pace

Open in Google Maps · Info checked 2026-10-09

Nearby

• Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art MuseumMuseum · 220 m away
• Institute for Nature StudyPark · 320 m away
• Platinum Don Quijote ShirokanedaiUnique Store · 380 m away
• TorishikiIzakaya · 390 m away
• Matsuoka Museum of ArtMuseum · 520 m away
• Coin Lockers · Meguro StationLuggage Storage · 550 m away
• Meguro CinemaMovie Theaters · 550 m away
• Minato City Local History MuseumMuseum · 610 m away