Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
Reliable Ginza sushi. Book without the stress.
Takeru is a Tabelog Bronze Award sushi counter (score 3.95, 2025) on the second floor of a Ginza building, open daily from noon to 23:00 — rare flexibility for this tier. It's the right call for a date night or small celebration when you want credentialed Ginza sushi without a months-long wait. Easy to book; call 03-3575-7880 to reserve.
Yes, with one important caveat: Takeru earns its place as a reliable Ginza sushi address for celebrations and date nights, backed by a Tabelog Bronze Award 2025 and a score of 3.95 — a mark that puts it comfortably above the average Ginza sushi counter. With a Google rating of 4.5 from 35 reviews, the consensus holds. If you want a serious sushi meal in one of Tokyo's most prestigious dining districts without the months-long wait of a Michelin-starred room, Takeru is a sound choice. If you want maximum prestige or the absolute leading technical tier, read the comparison section below first.
Takeru sits on the second floor of the GINZA ISONO building at 7-11-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku — a quiet position above street level that gives the room some remove from the Ginza foot traffic below. Second-floor sushi counters in this part of Tokyo tend to have an intimate, focused quality: you're there for the fish, not for the view or the lobby theatre. The setting is consistent with that expectation. For a special occasion or a business dinner where the conversation matters, the separation from the street is a practical advantage.
Takeru opens daily from 12:00 to 23:00, which means both lunch and dinner are genuinely available options , a flexibility that not every Ginza sushi counter offers. Lunch at serious Ginza sushi restaurants typically delivers the same fish quality at a lower price point, and that principle likely applies here, though exact lunch pricing is not confirmed in our data. If you're deciding between a lunch and dinner booking for a date or celebration, lunch gives you the better value equation and a quieter, less pressured room. Reserve dinner if the occasion demands the full evening experience , the later hours running to 23:00 make Takeru viable as part of a longer Ginza night, which few comparable counters in this tier can claim. Either way, the Tabelog score holds across both services, which suggests the kitchen is consistent rather than a one-sitting operation.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy. Given the Tabelog Bronze recognition and the Ginza address, that ease of access is a genuine advantage over higher-profile neighbours. You can reach the restaurant directly on 03-3575-7880. Online booking method details are not confirmed in our data, so calling ahead is the safest approach. The daily hours from 12:00 to 23:00, seven days a week, mean you have real scheduling flexibility , weekend lunch slots are worth targeting if you want the experience without the formality of a weeknight dinner reservation. Book at least one to two weeks out for weekend slots; weekday lunch is likely more available at shorter notice.
Takeru works well for couples on a date, small business dinners, and solo diners who want a proper Ginza sushi counter without the anxiety of a hyper-formal omakase room. The Tabelog score and award recognition mean you're not guessing on quality. Solo diners will find the counter format standard for this category. For groups larger than four, confirm capacity before booking , sushi counters in this building tier typically seat between eight and fourteen, but seat count is not confirmed in our data. If you're planning a larger celebration, check directly with the restaurant. For context on how Tokyo's broader dining scene fits together, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide.
Address: 2F, GINZA ISONO Building, 7-11-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. Hours: Daily 12:00–23:00. Phone: 03-3575-7880. Tabelog score: 3.95 (Bronze Award 2025). Google: 4.5/5 (35 reviews). Booking difficulty: Easy. Dress code: Not confirmed , Ginza standard applies, meaning smart casual is appropriate and formal wear is never out of place.
One-line summary: Daily 12:00–23:00 | 2F Ginza ISONO Building | 03-3575-7880 | Tabelog Bronze 2025, score 3.95 | Easy to book.
For sushi at a higher technical ceiling in the same Ginza neighbourhood, Harutaka is the clearest upgrade , though it is harder to book and more expensive. If you want a completely different format, RyuGin offers kaiseki in Roppongi at the ¥¥¥¥ tier, better suited to long celebratory dinners. For French alternatives, L'Effervescence and Crony both deliver serious cooking at a comparable or higher level. Takeru's advantage over all of them is direct access , no months-long waitlist, daily hours, and an easy booking process.
Yes, it works well for a date night or small celebration. The Tabelog Bronze Award 2025 (score 3.95) gives you quality assurance without the pressure of a hyper-formal Michelin room. The Ginza address adds occasion weight. If the event demands the absolute top tier , a milestone anniversary or an important business dinner where prestige is a requirement , consider Harutaka instead. For most special occasions, Takeru is a comfortable, accessible choice that won't disappoint.
Yes. Sushi counter dining in Tokyo is one of the few formats where solo is genuinely the optimal way to eat , you get direct sight lines to the preparation, and the pacing is set around you. Takeru's counter format suits solo diners well, and the easy booking process means you won't be hunting for a single seat weeks in advance. Weekday lunch is likely the easiest time to walk in or book last-minute as a solo guest, though calling ahead on 03-3575-7880 is still advisable.
Go for lunch if this is your first Ginza sushi experience , the midday sitting at this tier typically offers a shorter, more accessible menu at a lower price point than dinner omakase. The restaurant is on the second floor of the GINZA ISONO building, so allow a moment to find the entrance. Tabelog Bronze recognition means the kitchen has been evaluated and rated by Japan's most exacting dining review platform , a score of 3.95 is a meaningful endorsement. Call to book: 03-3575-7880. Online booking details are not confirmed. Smart casual dress is appropriate for Ginza; you don't need to over-formalise.
This is not confirmed in our data. Sushi restaurants in Japan can vary considerably in their ability to accommodate dietary restrictions , omakase formats in particular are built around the chef's selection, which can make substitutions difficult. Call the restaurant directly on 03-3575-7880 before booking if you have specific requirements. If dietary flexibility is a priority, a French restaurant like L'Effervescence or Crony will typically have more room to adapt.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takeru | Tabelog Bronze Award 2025 Score: 3.95 Cuisine: Sushi / Tokyo Phone: 03-3575-7880 Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 23:00 Address: Tokyo Chuo Ward Ginza7116 GINZA ISONObiru 2F Tabelog: | — | |
| Harutaka | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
| RyuGin | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
| L'Effervescence | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
| HOMMAGE | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
| Florilège | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | ¥¥¥ | — |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Harutaka is the step-up option in Ginza if you want a higher Tabelog score and are prepared for a harder reservation. Florilège offers a completely different format — French tasting menu — for diners who want a special-occasion meal without committing to a sushi counter. Takeru's advantage over both is access: its Tabelog Bronze 2025 recognition (score 3.95) comes with an easy booking window, which neither Harutaka nor most comparable Ginza addresses can match.
Yes. The Tabelog Bronze Award 2025 with a score of 3.95 gives Takeru enough credibility to carry a birthday or anniversary booking, and its second-floor position in the GINZA ISONO Building at 7-11-6 Ginza fits the occasion without feeling corporate. The daily hours running to 23:00 mean you can book a late dinner slot, which many Ginza sushi counters don't offer. It won't match the prestige of a Tabelog Gold address, but it delivers a legitimate Ginza sushi experience with far less booking friction.
Takeru works well for solo diners: a sushi counter format suits a single seat, and the easy booking difficulty means you won't be competing hard for availability the way you would at a higher-rated Tokyo address. Daily hours from 12:00 to 23:00 also give you real flexibility on timing. If you want solo sushi with more culinary ambition and are willing to chase a reservation, Harutaka is the next step up — but Takeru is the lower-pressure call.
Takeru is on the second floor of the GINZA ISONO Building at 7-11-6 Ginza — look for the building entrance and head upstairs. It's open daily from noon to 23:00, so both lunch and dinner are genuine options; lunch slots at Ginza sushi venues are often less competitive and can offer better value. The Tabelog score of 3.95 and Bronze Award 2025 signal a venue with consistent quality, not a destination for sushi pilgrims chasing peak scores. Call ahead on 03-3575-7880 to confirm your seat.
No specific dietary policy is documented for Takeru. For a sushi counter in Ginza, the practical approach is to call ahead on 03-3575-7880 and raise any restrictions directly — that's standard practice at this format of venue in Tokyo. Severe allergies to fish or shellfish make a sushi counter a difficult fit regardless of the venue; if that applies, RyuGin or L'Effervescence offer broader menus with more kitchen flexibility.
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 23:00
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