Discover the Culture of Sushi at Japan’s Oldest Sushi Restaurant
What You'll Experience
Enjoy modern sushi at Tsurube Sushi Yasuke, believed to be the oldest sushi restaurant in Japan. Interact with the owner (interpretation required) and experience the deep history of sushi.
Experiences
Kaiseki Cuisine Featuring Sweetfish
The Restaurant’s Origins Date Back Over 800 Years
Learn the History of Sushi from the Chef
Experience Details
Available Days & Times
11:30 AM and 1:45 PM
Closed Wednesdays and irregularly
Duration
2 to 2.5 hours
Location
Tsurube Sushi Yasuke
Meeting Point
Tsurube Sushi Yasuke
Access
20-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride from Kintetsu Shimoichiguchi Station
Car parking: 4 spaces.
Bus parking: please inquire.
Capacity
2-16 participants
Foreign Language Support
Unavailable
Barrier-free Access
Unavailable
Meal Options
Allergy-friendly meals are available upon request.
Itinerary
Tsurube Sushi Yasuke
You can make reservations between 11:30 AM and 1:45 PM.
Enjoy Ayu Kaiseki and a Deep Dive into the History of Sushi
Menu
- Appetizers : 5 kinds of seasonal appetizers
- Sashimi Plate : 3 kinds of sashimi
*Sweetfish sashimi from June to August (for up to 6 people) - Grilled Dish : Salt-grilled wild sweetfish
Note: Sweetfish may be unavailable around May. In that case, it will be replaced with grilled Spanish mackerel with saikyo-style seasoning or grilled salmon with yuanji - Deep-fried Dish : Sweetfish served with vegetable sauce
- Steamed Dish : Seasonal vegetable stew
- Simmered Dish (Plan 2 only) : Sweetfish cooked in a rural style or sweetfish cooked in miso
*Either will be chosen depending on the sweetfish situation - Sushi : Grilled sweetfish with Japanese pepper sushi
- Soup : Miso soup
- Dessert : Seasonal dessert
Pricing
Plan 1
$85
per person
Meal (8 dishes)
Chef's explanation
Service charge
VAT
Plan 2
$100
per person
Meal (9 dishes)
Chef's explanation
Service charge
VAT
English guide service and Shuttle service can be arranged through this web site for an additional fee.
If you would like to book a shuttle, please select this option on the booking form.
Cancellation Policy
- 10-8 days prior: 20%
- 7-2 days prior: 30%
- 1 day prior: 50%
- Same day: 100%
Notes
Please ensure you read Travel Agency Terms and Conditions, etc before applying for a tour.
A document explaining the terms of the transaction will be provided to you online.