Edomae sushi counter in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka, open nightly except Wednesday, booked by phone only.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Booking
- Phone reservations
- Category
- Counter only
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Luxury
鮨職人 びる川 sits on Hitoyadochō in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka, a short distance from the ward's central streets. The restaurant is built around a single sushi counter, with no tables listed, putting the focus squarely on the chef's work and the pace of the Edomae-style courses.
The kitchen operates on a tight, consistent schedule: doors open at 5pm and service runs until 10pm, every day of the week with the exception of Wednesday, when the restaurant is closed. There is no listed website, and the only way to secure a seat is by calling ahead at 054-251-9787.
Pricing falls into the luxury tier, consistent with a counter-only Edomae sushi format where the chef controls the order and pacing of each course. No set menu price, seat count, or chef name has been published, so diners should confirm these details directly when calling to reserve.
For anyone planning a visit, the lack of an online booking system means phone reservations are essential, and calling during open hours is the most reliable way to reach the restaurant. Given the counter-only setup typical of this category, arriving on time for a reserved seating is advisable, though exact policies on walk-ins, group size, or advance notice are best confirmed with the restaurant itself.
Good to know
- How do I book a seat at 鮨職人 びる川?
- Reservations are taken by phone only, at 054-251-9787; there is no online booking or listed website.
- What are the operating hours?
- The restaurant is open from 17:00 to 22:00 every day except Wednesday, when it is closed.
- How much does an omakase here cost?
- The restaurant is classified in the luxury price tier, but no specific menu price is published, so confirm current pricing when you call to reserve.
- Is there counter seating only?
- Yes, the restaurant is categorized as counter only, though the exact number of seats is not listed; ask when booking.
- Where is the restaurant located?
- It is at 2-chōme-4-10 Hitoyadochō, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka.
Details checked November 3, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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