16時頃、夫婦で築地の「築地すし好総本館」を訪れました。

銀座・築地エリアで夫婦二人そろってゆっくり寿司を楽しむのは、実は今回が初めて。休日の午後、少し贅沢な時間を過ごしてみようと思い足を運びました。

明るく入りやすい店内

お店に入って最初に感じたのは、店内の明るさと入りやすい雰囲気です。

高級寿司店というと少し敷居が高いイメージがありますが、こちらは肩肘張らずに入れる空気感があります。

今回はカウンター席に座り、職人さんの手さばきを見ながら食事を楽しみました。

訪問した時間帯がよかったのか、お店はそれほど混雑しておらず、落ち着いて食事を楽しめたのも好印象でした。

おまかせ握りと刺身盛り合わせを堪能

今回は、おまかせ握りとおまかせ刺身盛り合わせを注文。

店員さんと会話をしながら、おすすめのネタを教えていただき、普段はなかなか注文しないようなネタも味わうことができました。

こういうカウンター寿司ならではの楽しみ方は、回転寿司やチェーン店ではなかなか体験できません。

特に印象に残ったのは、マグロのほっぺの刺身です。

普段ほとんど食べる機会のない部位ですが、独特の旨みと食感があり、とても美味しくいただきました。築地ならではの楽しみ方の一つだと思います。

日本酒も3本堪能

寿司のお供には日本酒を注文しました。

まずは「〆張鶴（しめはりつる）」。 300mlで税抜2,180円。

続いて「黒龍いっちょらい」。 こちらも300mlで税抜2,180円。

そして「作（ざく）」。 300mlで税抜2,600円。

それぞれ個性の異なる味わいで、刺身や寿司との相性も抜群でした。

休日の昼下がりから夫婦でゆっくり日本酒を楽しむ時間は、なかなか贅沢なものです。

築地では比較的リーズナブルな価格帯

築地には、一人5万円を超えるような高級寿司店も珍しくありません。

その点、築地すし好総本館は本格的な寿司を楽しみながらも、比較的利用しやすい価格帯だと感じました。

職人さんや店員さんとの会話を楽しみながら、おすすめのネタを味わい、日本酒をゆっくりいただく。そんな体験を考えると十分満足できる内容でした。

「こんな休日もいいな」と思えた時間

今回の訪問で印象的だったのは、寿司の美味しさだけでなく、お店全体の明るく親しみやすい雰囲気でした。

夫婦で築地のカウンター寿司を楽しみながら、日本酒を味わう。

これまであまり経験のなかった過ごし方ですが、「こういう優雅な休日の過ごし方もあるのだな」と感じることができました。

築地で気軽に本格的な寿司を楽しみたい方にはおすすめのお店です。また季節のネタが変わる頃に、ぜひ再訪したいと思います。

以上です。

Enjoying Sushi and Sake in Tsukiji: A Luxurious Afternoon for Two (August 29, 2026)

At around 4:00 PM, my wife and I visited Tsukiji Sushiko Sohonten in Tsukiji.

We do not often find ourselves in the Tsukiji area, so this visit felt like a special occasion. Wanting to enjoy a relaxing and slightly luxurious afternoon, we decided to treat ourselves to sushi together. It was our first time savoring sushi at a leisurely pace as a couple in the Ginza and Tsukiji area, which made the experience all the more memorable.

A Bright and Welcoming Atmosphere

The first thing that struck us when we entered was how bright and inviting the restaurant felt.

High-end sushi restaurants can sometimes seem intimidating, but this place had a relaxed atmosphere that made it easy to feel comfortable from the moment we walked in.

We were seated at the counter, where we could watch the sushi chefs skillfully prepare each dish right in front of us. The restaurant was not particularly crowded during our visit, which allowed us to enjoy our meal in a calm and unhurried setting.

Enjoying the Chef’s Selection of Sushi and Sashimi

For our meal, we ordered the chef’s selection of nigiri sushi and a chef’s selection sashimi platter.

While chatting with the staff, we asked for recommendations and had the opportunity to try several items that we would not normally order ourselves. This kind of personalized experience is one of the unique pleasures of dining at a traditional sushi counter and is difficult to find at conveyor-belt sushi restaurants or chain establishments.

One item that left a particularly strong impression was the tuna cheek sashimi.

It is not a cut that we often have the chance to eat, but its rich flavor and unique texture made it a memorable part of the meal. Experiences like this are part of what makes dining in Tsukiji so special.

Complementing the Meal with Three Sakes

To accompany the sushi, we enjoyed three different kinds of sake.

First was Shimeharitsuru, priced at ¥2,180 (excluding tax) for 300ml.

Next was Kokuryu Icchorai, also ¥2,180 (excluding tax) for 300ml.

Finally, we tried Zaku, priced at ¥2,600 (excluding tax) for 300ml.

Each sake had its own distinctive character and paired wonderfully with both the sashimi and sushi.

Spending a leisurely holiday afternoon enjoying good sake together was a luxury in itself.

Reasonably Priced by Tsukiji Standards

In Tsukiji, it is not uncommon to find high-end sushi restaurants where a meal can cost more than ¥50,000 per person.

Against that backdrop, Tsukiji Sushiko Sohonten felt relatively affordable while still offering an authentic sushi experience.

Being able to converse with the chefs and staff, try recommended seasonal items, and enjoy quality sake at a relaxed pace made the overall experience feel well worth the cost.

A Different Kind of Holiday Experience

What stood out most about this visit was not only the quality of the sushi, but also the restaurant’s bright and welcoming atmosphere.

Enjoying counter-style sushi in Tsukiji while sharing a few bottles of sake with my wife was a type of holiday experience we had rarely enjoyed before.

The visit reminded me that there are many ways to spend a relaxing and elegant afternoon.

If you are looking for an authentic sushi experience in Tsukiji without stepping into the ultra-premium price range, Tsukiji Sushiko Sohonten is well worth considering. We would definitely like to return again when the seasonal ingredients change and new specialties are available.

That’s all.