Koban Sushi
A trip to this small town in Fukushima is well justified by a meal at one of the best hidden sushi gems in Japan.
Restaurant Details
Tanagura is a small inland town in Fukushima Prefecture with a big secret: one of the region’s top sushi restaurants calls it home. If you’re traveling up to the north of Japan, make sure to stop off here for a sushi dinner the way.
If you do, you’ll be treated to nigiri folded and shaped with a delicacy that makes each piece reminiscent of flower buds. Some unconventional dishes are on offer too, such as Hokkaido oysters slow cooked in peanut oil, and abalone softly steamed for 4 hours.
Although the location may be somewhat off the beaten track, those who make the trip here won’t be disappointed, with something to surprise even the most seasoned sushi connoisseur.
Koban Sushi Phone Number
Koban Sushi Business Days
Koban Sushi Address
Furumachi-30-2 Tanagura, Higashishirakawa-gun, Fukushima, 963-6131, Japan
Koban Sushi Cancellation Policy
Cancel your reservation at least 1 week before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Restaurant location
A region which has bounced back from calamity in style — come discover the richness of samurai culture in one of Honshu’s most historic prefectures.
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