Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
Credentialled Ginza counter, less booking friction.
Sushi Saeki Ginza is a credentialled Edomae omakase counter in the heart of Ginza 6-chome, ranked in Opinionated About Dining's Top Japan list in both 2024 and 2025. It offers the quality signal of the neighbourhood's most serious sushi addresses with booking access that is meaningfully easier than the top-tier Ginza counters. Dinner only, Tuesday through Sunday.
Yes — if you want a serious Ginza omakase counter without the months-long wait that defines the neighbourhood's most decorated addresses. Chef Hiroshi Saeki's counter on the 2nd floor of La·La·Grande Ginza has earned consecutive Opinionated About Dining Leading Japan rankings (ranked #413 in 2024, rising to #422 in 2025 within a deeply competitive field), and carries a 4.7 Google rating across 78 reviews. That combination of peer recognition and guest satisfaction, at what appears to be an accessible booking window, makes Sushi Saeki Ginza worth considering seriously for any food-focused Tokyo itinerary.
Sushi Saeki Ginza sits in Ginza 6-chome, the block-by-block heart of Tokyo's most concentrated fine-dining corridor. The address puts it within walking distance of Sushi Kanesaka and a short cab ride from Sukiyabashi Jiro Roppongiten, two counters that anchor the top tier of Edomae sushi in Tokyo. Saeki operates dinner-only, Tuesday through Sunday, with seatings running 6–10 pm. There is no lunch service, which is a meaningful data point covered in the FAQ below.
The venue sits on the second floor, a format common among Ginza sushi counters that prefer a degree of separation from street traffic. The room is not described in the available data, but the Ginza 2F counter setup is a visual grammar most food-focused travellers will recognise: clean lines,檜 or dark timber, the chef working at close range. If visual atmosphere matters to your booking decision, the setting is likely to deliver the composed, focused environment typical of Edomae omakase at this price tier in this postcode.
Chef Saeki's OAD ranking places him in the upper quarter of Japan's ranked dining pool, a list compiled from votes by experienced diners and travelling food professionals rather than a single critic's visit. Back-to-back appearances in 2024 and 2025 confirm consistency rather than a one-season spike. For a food traveller building a Tokyo itinerary around sushi, that signal carries weight. For regional context, if your trip extends beyond Tokyo, HAJIME in Osaka and Gion Sasaki in Kyoto represent comparable fine-dining ambition in different formats and cities.
Sushi Saeki Ginza suits the food-focused traveller who wants a credentialled Ginza counter without the extreme booking friction of a three-Michelin-star address. If you have already secured Harutaka for one night and want a second serious sushi sitting on the same trip, Saeki is a rational complement — different enough to justify both, accessible enough to anchor without a local concierge. For first-time Tokyo visitors who want one reliable sushi experience in Ginza, this counter delivers on the core promise: OAD-ranked, dinner-focused, and bookable.
Travellers planning wider Japan trips can use our full Tokyo restaurants guide, alongside guides for Goh in Fukuoka, akordu in Nara, and 1000 in Yokohama to build a full itinerary. For Tokyo's broader dining and hospitality picture, see also our Tokyo hotels guide, our Tokyo bars guide, and our Tokyo experiences guide.
| Detail | Sushi Saeki Ginza | Harutaka | Sushi Kanesaka |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisine | Edomae Sushi | Edomae Sushi | Edomae Sushi |
| Location | Ginza 6-chome, 2F | Ginza | Ginza |
| Service hours | Dinner only, Tue–Sun | Dinner only | Dinner only |
| OAD ranking (2025) | #422 Japan | Top-ranked | Top-ranked |
| Booking difficulty | Easy | Hard | Hard |
| Price tier | Not published | ¥¥¥¥ | ¥¥¥¥ |
For comparable sushi experiences outside Japan, Sushi Shikon in Hong Kong and Shoukouwa in Singapore represent the strongest regional alternatives. Within Tokyo, Edomae Sushi Hanabusa and Hiroo Ishizaka are worth considering if you want a wider sample of the city's counter sushi scene. See also our Tokyo wineries guide for pairing options before or after your meal, and explore 6 in Okinawa if your Japan itinerary extends south.
Smart casual is the safe call for a Ginza omakase counter at this level. No formal dress code is published, but Ginza 6-chome is a polished neighbourhood and counter sushi rewards understated, well-kept clothing over anything overly casual. Avoid strong perfume or cologne , at a close-quarters sushi counter, scent interferes with the meal for everyone at the bar.
Counter seating is the format at Edomae omakase venues like Sushi Saeki Ginza , the bar is the dining room, not an alternative to it. Expect to be seated directly in front of the chef, which is standard for this style. If you prefer table seating for a group occasion, a kaiseki format such as RyuGin gives you more flexibility.
Three things matter most. First, this is a dinner-only counter , there is no lunch service, so don't plan a midday visit. Second, the OAD ranking (#413 in 2024, #422 in 2025) puts it among the leading few hundred restaurants in Japan, a meaningful credential that sets expectations appropriately high. Third, the booking window appears manageable relative to the hardest-to-book Ginza addresses, which means you can likely secure a seat without a hotel concierge or specialist booking service , but confirm availability before building your trip around it.
Dinner is your only option. Sushi Saeki Ginza operates exclusively in the evening, Tuesday through Sunday, 6–10 pm. If lunch sushi in Ginza is what you need, Sushi Kanesaka and several other Ginza counters offer midday seatings. For Saeki specifically, plan your evening around a 6 pm start if you want the full counter experience without feeling rushed.
Booking difficulty is rated easy relative to other OAD-ranked Ginza counters, which typically require 4–8 weeks or a concierge connection. That said, "easy" in Ginza sushi terms still means booking ahead , aim for 2–3 weeks minimum when planning from abroad, and earlier during Golden Week, New Year, and cherry blossom season. The specific booking method is not published in available data, so confirm the reservation channel before your trip.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Saeki Ginza | Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #422 (2025); Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #413 (2024) | — | |
| Harutaka | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
| L'Effervescence | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
| RyuGin | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
| HOMMAGE | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
| Crony | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
A quick look at how Sushi Saeki Ginza measures up.
Ginza sets a dress expectation: collared shirts and neat trousers for men, equivalent for women. Sushi Saeki sits in La・La・Grande in Ginza 6-chome — a building that skews formal. Trainers, shorts, and casual streetwear will feel out of place. Err toward refined rather than relaxed.
Omakase counters of this calibre in Ginza are almost always counter-only operations, and Sushi Saeki fits that format — the experience is built around Chef Hiroshi Saeki working in front of seated guests. There is no walk-in bar or à la carte option. Book a seat or plan around another night.
Sushi Saeki is dinner-only, Monday through Saturday, 6–10 pm — no lunch service and no Sunday seatings. It has ranked in OAD's Top Restaurants in Japan two consecutive years (#413 in 2024, #422 in 2025), which sets a quality floor but also means expectations are high and the format is serious. Come hungry, arrive on time, and leave phone-photography decisions to the room.
Lunch is not an option — Sushi Saeki Ginza operates dinner service only (6–10 pm, Monday to Saturday). There is no day-session omakase to weigh against an evening booking. If a lunchtime Ginza counter is what you need, consider Harutaka, which offers midday seatings.
Four to six weeks in advance is a practical target for most dates, with peak travel periods warranting longer lead time. OAD Top Restaurant recognition two years running means demand is consistent. Book through a concierge or table-booking service if you lack a Japanese-language contact — Ginza counters at this tier rarely hold walk-in spots.
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