A new encounter between Japanese sake and Japanese cuisine! Ginza Hassen is the first restaurant set up by Mutsu region's pride sake master qualified Hachinohe Sake Brewery founded 248 years ago.
Indulge in a culinary experience like no other at Ginza Hassen, a renowned Japanese cuisine restaurant in Tokyo. Led by master chef and dining director, Shuichi Sugimoto, Ginza Hassen offers a unique blend of traditional and modern flavors, showcasing the artistry of Japanese cuisine.
Authentic Japanese Cuisine
Ginza Hassen takes pride in its rich culinary heritage, rooted in Chef Sugimoto's extensive training and experience. From his early days as a sushi chef to his roles as a head chef and restaurant manager, Sugimoto has honed his skills in various traditional Japanese culinary styles. At Ginza Hassen, he showcases his expertise in creating delectable dishes that fuse Japanese tradition with contemporary influences.
A special sake pairing
For 248 years, Hachinohe Sake Brewery has thrived by harnessing the bountiful nature of Northern Mutsu, ensuring each drop embodies the richness of rice.
This enduring commitment to meticulous sake craftsmanship passes down through generations, a legacy of determination and pride, and an ongoing pursuit of innovation.
Recognized with awards from prestigious competitions worldwide, Hachinohe Sake Brewery invites you to experience their diverse sake collection in a delightful ambiance.
An Extraordinary Dining Experience
Ginza Hassen is a culinary journey that conveys the abundant flavors of Aomori Prefecture’s Hachinohe City through exquisite cuisine. Within its limited 8-seat capacity, guests are invited to envision its richness and experience the space as an integral part of the culinary adventure.
This sentiment is encapsulated in the design, featuring Hachinohe pottery with green glaze as the focal point, “Nambu Textiles” on the curtains and chair upholstery, together with “Aomori Cypress” on the counter surface.
Head chef and dining director
Shuichi Sugimoto
Born as the eldest son of a sushi chef, Sugimoto’s culinary journey includes training in traditional establishments such as ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant).
From becoming head chef at a renowned Akasaka ryotei to leading the Japanese cuisine department at a prestigious Yokohama hotel and managing a kappo-style restaurant, Sugimoto’s path led him to open “Sugimoto” in Azabudai in 2005.
Relocating to Ginza in 2016 as “Ginza Sugimoto” and finally transitioning to “Ginza Hassen” in 2022. Specializing in premium ingredients and excelling in various styles, including Japanese modern and kaiseki cuisine.
Dining and Sake Brewery Tour Experiences
Options for dining experiences come in 6 choices, where 2 include a tour of the sake brewery alongside the dining experience. Additionally, there are 2 options solely for the sake brewery tour.
You can read more about the details of these experiences below under the "How to make a reservation" section.
