Scarlett Johansson visited during the filming of Lost in Translation in 2003. Her character Charlotte’s encounters with Japanese culture echoed her own experiences in Tokyo. The story recounts that the lean tuna at Sukiyabashi Jiro particularly impressed her, and quotes her as saying that it melted in her mouth and seemed to make time stop.
The restaurant is known for the balance between carefully selected fish and precisely prepared sushi rice. The rice is served around body temperature; the thickness and cut of each topping vary. The chefs also guide the pace of the meal, creating a carefully paced sequence at the counter.
Currently, in addition to the main store in Ginza, there is a branch in Roppongi Hills, but the one that Scarlett visited was the main store in Ginza. Although it is located just a minute's walk from Ginza Subway Station, it requires reservations, so you will need to make a reservation several weeks to several months in advance to visit.
For tourists from overseas, it is not just a “delicious sushi restaurant'' but also a “sacred place where you can enjoy the essence of Japanese culture.'' In such a special place, Scarlett Johansson was captivated by the sushi. It wasn't just a meal, it was an experience for all five senses.
Food lovers continue to travel to Japan for this counter, hoping to experience the same scene and taste the beauty of Japanese cuisine.
"Sukiyabashi Jiro" is a world-famous sushi restaurant with its main store in Ginza, Tokyo. The founder, Mr. Jiro Ono, is known as a master chef of Edomae sushi and has received high praise from the Michelin Guide.
Official website: https://www.sushi-jiro.jp/ Tokyo/Ginza Sukiyabashi Jiro+7Tokyo/Ginza Sukiyabashi Jiro+7 Tabelog+7
Head office information:
- address: Tsukamoto Sogyo Building B1F, 4-2-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Tabelog+6 Tokyo/Ginza Sukiyabashi Jiro+6 Tokyo/Ginza Sukiyabashi Jiro+6
- phone number: 03-3535-3600 Takashimaya+6Tokyo/Ginza Sukiyabashi Jiro+6Tokyo/Ginza Sukiyabashi Jiro+6
- Business hours: 11:30～14:00、17:30～20:30 Roppongi Hills – Roppongi Hills+5Tokyo/Ginza Sukiyabashi Jiro+5Tokyo/Ginza Sukiyabashi Jiro+5
- Regular holiday: Sundays, holidays, Saturday nights, mid-August, year-end and New Year holidays Tabelog+3Ginza, Tokyo Sukiyabashi Jiro+3Retty+3
About reservations: Reservations are required, and reservations can be made over the phone outside business hours. For international guests, we recommend making reservations through the concierge of your hotel. Tokyo/Ginza Sukiyabashi Jiro+1Retty+1
Menu: Served “Omakase'' style, approximately 20 pieces of sushi are served in order. Price starts from 58,000 yen and changes depending on purchasing status. Tokyo/Ginza Sukiyabashi Jiro
Branch information: There is also a branch in Roppongi Hills, where Mr. Jiro's second son, Takashi Ono, is in charge of the nigiri. Pocket Concierge+1 Roppongi Hills – Roppongi Hills+1
Official Instagram:
- Sukiyabashi Jiro official account Tokyo/Ginza Sukiyabashi Jiro+3Instagram+3Tokyo/Ginza Sukiyabashi Jiro+3
When considering a visit, we recommend checking the latest information on the official website or by phone in advance.
