In Shinjuku, “near the station” can mean very different sides of a vast terminal. The west exit leads to Shinjuku Palette and the office corridor; to the east, department stores give way to restaurants, alleyways and the Kabukicho entertainment district. Tokyo’s official tourism guide describes the area as a shopping and transport centre served by many rail and subway lines. For anyone hungry between connections, Sushiro Shinjuku Nishiguchi is on Palette’s sixth floor; diners after a sit-down meal can walk east to Sushi Maru, near Shinjuku-sanchome.
The budget difference begins with the menu. Sushiro lists plates from ¥150 at this branch, with touchscreen ordering and conveyor-belt sushi; the total depends on the number of plates, drinks and sides. Queueing, takeaway and delivery are also available through its channels. Official hours run from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Friday and start at 10:30 a.m. on weekends and public holidays; last orders are taken half an hour before closing. Reviews mention speed and variety, while also noting waits when the station area is busy.
Sushi Maru, at 3-31-6 Shinjuku, is a traditional dining room with counter seating and tables across several floors. The menu page checked lists weekday lunch from ¥1,320, a useful reference for trying the restaurant without committing to a more expensive dinner. The restaurant highlights its range of fish across the year and some products connected to Saganoseki in Oita; availability changes by season. Reviews praise attentive service, perceived freshness and certain lunch sets, while spending depends more on each diner’s choices than at a fixed per-plate chain.
Both are within a reasonable walk of the central hub, but there is no need to cross all of Shinjuku if a train is due soon: Nishiguchi Station is one minute from Sushiro, according to the company. Sushi Maru is closer to Shinjuku-sanchome and the eastern shopping streets. We could not confirm dedicated parking at either restaurant, so rail is the most direct arrival option. For a quick, low-cost meal, Sushiro’s system makes it easy to decide as you go; for a seated set and a slower pace, Sushi Maru works best if you arrive during lunch hours and review the menu first.
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Sushiro Shinjuku Nishiguchi
1-1-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku Palette Building 6F, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
Shinjuku cannot be read as one single neighbourhood. West of the station, offices and hotels rise beside government buildings; to the east, department stores, restaurants, narrow lanes and the Kabukichō entertainment district take over. The terminal connects multiple rail and subway lines and carrie
Conveyor-belt sushi, touchscreen ordering and queue/reservation system; takeaway and delivery subject to availability; the branch lists an elevator, baby-changing table and automatic lockers. Official starting price: ¥150 per plate.
Sushi Maru Shinjuku
3-31-6 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
East of the station, Shinjuku’s landscape shifts from department stores to a grid of restaurants and shopping streets shared by offices, residents and visitors. Sushi Maru is at 3-31-6 Shinjuku, a short walk from Shinjuku Station and close to Shinjuku-sanchome. Its presence on a busy street does not
Counter sushi, nigiri, chirashi, sashimi and seasonal fish; published lunch options start at ¥1,320, with dinner menus and several floors of group seating. No dedicated parking confirmed.
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Official website of Sushiro Shinjuku Nishiguchi ↗
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Akindo Sushiro, official Shinjuku Nishiguchi page · Accessed October 21, 2026
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Official website of Sushiro Shinjuku Nishiguchi ↗
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Akindo Sushiro, official English branch page · Accessed October 21, 2026
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Official website of Sushiro Shinjuku Nishiguchi ↗
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GO TOKYO, Shinjuku · Accessed October 21, 2026
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Official website of Sushi Maru Shinjuku ↗
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Sushi Maru Shinjuku, official website · Accessed October 21, 2026
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Official website of Sushi Maru Shinjuku ↗
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Wanderlog, Sushi Maru Shinjuku · Accessed October 21, 2026
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Official website of Sushi Maru Shinjuku ↗
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Tabelog, Sushi Maru · Accessed October 21, 2026
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Official website ↗
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GO TOKYO, Shinjuku · Accessed October 21, 2026
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Official website ↗
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GO TOKYO, Shinjuku Station guide · Accessed October 21, 2026
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Google reviews for exact branch ↗
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Wanderlog, Sushiro Shinjuku Nishiguchi · Accessed October 21, 2026
Exact branch; reproduces Google 4.1/5 and 1,323 reviews. Comments value accessible prices, menu choice, touchscreen service and speed; crowds and waits are noted at busy times. Checked 2026-10-21.
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Google reviews for exact branch ↗
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Wanderlog, Sushi Maru · Accessed October 21, 2026
Exact 3-31-6 Shinjuku address; reproduces Google 4.1/5 and 1,043 reviews. Review themes include fresh fish, attentive service, lunch value and a calm counter experience; price and wait can vary by menu and time. Checked 2026-10-21.