Ueno is also called the "Northern Gateway" and is a town that has long played a major role as a key transportation hub, with Ueno Station overflowing with many people who have come from various regions.

In and around Ueno and the neighboring Okachimachi area, there is the lively Ameyoko market where all kinds of food and clothing are sold, and the area is also rich in sightseeing spots, with many facilities such as the Tokyo National Museum, the National Museum of Nature and Science, and the National Museum of Western Art, as well as Ueno Zoo and Ueno Onshi Park.

In Ueno, which lately also sees many foreign visitors, in addition to such historical charm and diverse cultural experiences, you can enjoy many uniquely Japanese gourmet foods, starting with sushi. This time we introduce recommended sushi restaurants in the Ueno and Okachimachi area. After thoroughly enjoying a stroll around Ueno, please be sure to savor the renowned delicious sushi restaurants.

Magurobito Okachimachi Branch

"Magurobito Okachimachi Branch" is a sushi restaurant located about 5 minutes from Ueno Station and right by Okachimachi Station.
It is a stand-and-eat style where you eat at the counter, and you can enjoy it from 80 yen per piece.
As the restaurant's name suggests, its specialty is richly flavored tuna (maguro).
Besides tuna, there are many other sushi toppings, and it is a sushi restaurant reputed for letting you easily enjoy delicious sushi at reasonable prices.

*Prices are approximate and may vary depending on the season, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Sushiko

"Sushiko" is a sushi restaurant located between Ueno and Okachimachi stations.
With its distinctive solid, brown-based storefront, the interior has L-shaped counter seats and table seats.
Its signature negitoro and lean tuna (akami) are well reputed, and one reason for its popularity is that you can enjoy them at reasonable prices.
The service is friendly and welcoming, a sushi restaurant where careful work shines through in both food and service.

*Prices are approximate and may vary depending on the season, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Yoshi-zushi Ueno Branch

"Yoshi-zushi Ueno Branch" is a sushi restaurant located between Ueno and Okachimachi stations that always has a line.
With a simple, upscale exterior, the spacious interior has counter seating, and there is also a smoking area on the second floor.
You can enjoy seasonal sushi toppings and sets, and the grilled dishes other than sushi are also well received.
Because of its reasonable prices, it is a popular restaurant where reservations are essential on weekends.

*Prices are approximate and may vary depending on the season, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Sushi Jun

"Sushi Jun" is a hideaway-style sushi restaurant near Ueno Station.
The interior, with its elegant and relaxing atmosphere, has counter and table seats.
It is well received even by local customers for its high cost performance relative to quality.
As a hidden gem of the Ueno area that serves Edomae sushi, it is a highly reputed restaurant.

*Prices are approximate and may vary depending on the season, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Sushi Hyakumangoku

"Sushi Hyakumangoku" is a long-established sushi restaurant near Ueno Station, founded 45 years ago.
The interior has an L-shaped counter and table seats, with eye-catching red chairs.
The sushi, made with fresh seafood delivered directly from Tsukiji and crafted with skilled technique, is superb.
This is a sushi restaurant where you can enjoy a wide variety of dishes, from traditional Edomae sushi to simmered clam (nihamaguri) and grilled items.