Japan Sushi Restaurants(352)
SEAT RESERVATIONSushiya Nobu
Just a short trip from Kobe, the island of Awaji has a well-kept seafood secret you need to try.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Minato
Fans of fatty tuna simply must try the fish at this celebrated Sapporo sushiya.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Jin
Third time’s the charm: enjoy the best and most recent restaurant from a genius outsider of the sushi world.
SEAT RESERVATIONShimizu Sushi
Grab the best premium sushi deal in all of Tokyo, if you’re able to clear the strict entrance policy.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushisai Wakichi
Enjoy Michelin-star sushi in west Sapporo, with some unique Hokkaido delicacies on offer.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Mitani
Cheat the system by skipping the waitlist of the most in-demand eatery in Japan (by dining at their sister restaurant).
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Takaoka
Sushi Takaoka serves up top-class sushi just a short trip around Tokyo Bay to Chiba.
SEAT RESERVATIONIsshinzushi Koyo
Miyazaki’s favorite restaurant is the best place to try their local take on classic Japanese sushi.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Takahashi
An oasis of calm in a city of noise — let yourself unwind over some of the best sushi of your life at Sushi Takahashi.
SEAT RESERVATIONTeruzushi
Grab your ticket to see the greatest (sushi) showman in action at his super famous Kitakyushu restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Yasukichi
Provenance and local pride are key to the success of this Michelin-starred sushi restaurant in Fukuoka.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Osamu
Try some uniquely Japanese ingredients you’ve likely never had before at one of Kyushu’s best sushi restaurants.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Tsu
Roppongi’s answer to the top sushi shops of Ginza puts up a solid fight against the older, well-established sushiya of the capital.
SEAT RESERVATIONTada
Fun and friendly sushi dining makes for a memorable meal at this Osaka sushiya.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Sugaya
Enjoy a brilliant sushi omakase in one of Tokyo's newest gourmet hotspots, run by a chef with a keen taste for white fish.
SEAT RESERVATIONNakajyo
Premium pescatarian dining isn’t just for Ginza — Yokohama more than holds its own with this top grade sushiya.
SEAT RESERVATIONUwotoku
Take a historic voyage through old Japan via a three hour sushi feast, without ever leaving Tokyo.
SEAT RESERVATIONKoban 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONKyoto Saeki
A totally rejuvenating experience — you’ll have plenty of room to breathe when dining at this sushiya with an expansive, beautiful garden directly across the counter
SEAT RESERVATIONRanmaru
A proving ground for young talents, this sister restaurant of a top Meguro sushiya will show you the future of sushi first-hand.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Jousuke
The level of dedication in the preparation of this Kobe sushiya’s dishes is crystal clear in every bite.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Otowa
Enter the home of a sushi power couple in residential Yokohama.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Murase
You haven’t tried aged Edomae sushi until you’ve had a bite of the excellent nigiri at this sushi restaurant in Roppongi.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Matsumoto (Nishinomiya)
This avant-garde Nishinomiya sushi restaurant draws inspiration from French and other Asian cuisine to craft one-of-a-kind sushi dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONIwasawa
Engineered perfection: the precision on show at this sushi restaurant will change your definition of excellence.
SEAT RESERVATIONMasaru
Get your perfectly fitting, tailor-made sushi course meal in the sleepy suburbs of Osaka.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Ya
Enjoy a seafood feast of seasons, complete with a live preparation performance.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Izumi
Broaden your sushi horizons by trying some intriguing varieties that you can only get here.
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Sushi Restaurants in Japan
A quintessential Japanese food, the beloved Japanese sushi can be found in so many forms at different types of sushi restaurants in Japan. From rolled maki sushi to luxurious kaisendon sushi bowls to individual plates at conveyor belt sushi restaurants, sushi restaurants in Japan are as diverse as the sushi types they serve.
Different regions of Japan may even have their own local specialty style of sushi, depending on what is available in each region throughout the different seasons. Hokkaido is known for its high-quality seafood—like fresh crab and scallops—and sushi by extension. Kyoto is famous for “sabazushi” (a lightly vinegared mackerel sushi). Sushi restaurants in Tokyo carry the proud tradition of “Edomae” sushi, a type of sushi that originated in Tokyo and was considered to be a type of fast food, sold to on-the-go customers by street food stands.
Sushi restaurants in Japan range broadly from local family-run restaurants fitted out with tatami mats to higher-tech operations where you can seamlessly order your next sushi roll with the simple touch of a tablet. You can enjoy an elegant omakase sushi meal at a sushi restaurant in Osaka where a sushi chef prepares each and every piece right in front of your eyes, delicately shaping the rice by hand. Sushi restaurants in Kyoto at local markets serve up fresh sushi and friendly service. You can enjoy casual conveyor belt sushi for just over 100 yen per plate, or splash out several thousand yen at Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo.
No matter how you want to enjoy sushi in Japan, there are endless options for sushi restaurants in Japan to suit your budget. You can have a modern fast food sushi experience or a traditional sushi dining experience. Not sure where to start when it comes to sushi in Japan? Reserve a table or counter seat at a sushi restaurant to ensure you get the highest quality Japanese sushi experience.