Japan Sushi Restaurants(411)
COURSE MENUSushi & Wine Omotesandoria
Bringing a modern sushi-and-wine-bar concept to Omotesando's trendy dining scene, this contemporary restaurant lineup of sushi, creative snacks and sommelier-approved natural wines is nothing short of brilliant.
COURSE MENUXEX WEST aburiyaki & sushi An
There are plenty of fine-dining concepts in Osaka, but this sprawling sculptural space on the top floor of Osaka’s Herbis Ent headlines the scene, offering the best sushi and charcoal-grilled dishes the city has to offer.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Rakumi
Michelin-starred sushi in Kyoto, with a generous range of appetizers and three cuts of premium tuna.
SEAT RESERVATIONKitashinchi Sushi Shiorian Yamashiro
Kanto meets Kansai. With three consecutive Michelin Stars under its belt, famed Ginza sushi restaurant Shiorian Yamashiro brings its Edomae-style sushi to Osaka, taking with it a dedication to excellence in sushi and customer satisfaction.
SEAT RESERVATIONHiroo Ishizaka
Located in the upscale neighborhood of Hiroo, Tokyo, Hiroo Ishizaka emerges as a gastronomic sanctuary for sushi enthusiasts.
COURSE MENUSushi mahoroba
A cozy sushi bar that opens until 3 am along Osaka’s neon-lit shopping arcade. Come here for a masterclass in nigiri and a thesis on how sushi can be the appropriate late-night grub.
COURSE MENUSushi Yon
Boasting the "best private room in Minato Ward," this sushi restaurant has witnessed countless life-changing moments in a space as stunning as the sushi it serves.
COURSE MENUAjuta
Few are as particular about their ingredients as Chef Hiroki Ajuta, who ages every single fish for optimal flavor before crafting his nigiri. His impeccable wine knowledge — and huge collection — also attracts connoisseurs from all over the world.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Tempura Gion Iwai
Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai offers a combination rarely found in Kyoto; crunchy tempura with traditional Edomae-style sushi. The head chef uses decades of experience to plan menus that delight the palate with varying textures and flavors.
SEAT RESERVATIONTempura Azabu Yokota Shinjuku Bettei
The Shinjuku branch of the legendary Yokota tempura series of restaurants sets itself apart by offering expertly-crafted nigiri sushi alongside its tempura offerings, giving guests the best of both worlds.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Sho (Hotel Zagakukan)
Professionalism and depth exude from the elegant courses offered at this Hakone sushi restaurant, belying its reasonably-priced menus. Convenient accommodations nearby add to Sho’s appeal.
COURSE MENUJukusei Sushi Wagokoro
Almost 30 types of sushi are beautifully sculpted and served here at this Shibuya sushi establishment — each one made with fish that has been aged for the optimal amount of time to bring out its natural umami.
SEAT RESERVATIONHoto Sushi
Conversation flows freely at this six-seat counter, where the chef leads diners on an intimate sushi experience. From meticulous wasabi to hand-crafted soy sauce, each element speaks of dedication and sushi artistry in its purest form.
COURSE MENUSushi Takahiro (Shinjuku)
Witness a prodigy at work. After just 13 years of training, Chef Ikuta Takahiro starts his own restaurant in Shinjuku, having joined the industry at just 18 years of age as an apprentice.
SEAT RESERVATIONAkihabara Sushi Kamimura
This sushi hideaway offers a strikingly tranquil hideaway in Tokyo's electric town of Akihabara, offering master-level omakase sushi courses.
SEAT RESERVATIONNagoya Sakae Sushitsu
Though it only opened in 2022, Nagoya Sakae Sushitsu has quickly established itself as a prime example of Japanese culinary excellence and hospitality.
COURSE MENUKarin (Ryogoku)
Omakase sushi restaurant Karin’s appeal is twofold: authentic Edomae sushi with a twist on traditional seasonings, as well as a legendarily handsome — and experienced — chef behind the counter.
COURSE MENUSushi Yon HANA
Perfection might not exist, but this A-list sushi joint's signature, flower-shaped sushi with sea urchin and gold flecks comes remarkably close.
COURSE MENUSushi Benkei Umi Ginza
Niigata’s foremost sushi specialist, this time in Tokyo. This Ginza omakase sushi restaurant next to the Kabukiza Theatre combines the best seafood from Sado Island and the mastery of one of Roppongi’s most famous chefs.
COURSE MENUOBENKEI Kyoto Gion
Hailing from Sado Island, OBENKEI brings the spirit of its hometown to Kyoto’s Gion district, serving Niigata’s local sake, pristine seafood and impeccably executed sushi to Japan's old capital.
COURSE MENUSushi Umiji
Expanding on the Edomae concept, Sushi Umiji introduces Tokyoites to a new wave of luxury-meets-classic sushi, merging ingredients like caviar, foie gras and sea urchin without restraint or a hefty price tag.
COURSE MENUSushi Ebisu Ebisu Honten
Showing that sushi can both be traditional and trendy, Sushi Ebisu’s flagship store has its Edomae nigiri sharing space with creative savory millefeuille and salmon roe cocktails.
COURSE MENUSushi Hiroki
Visitors can put their faith in the skills of Chef Hiroki, who takes pride in his ability to serve perfectly textured sushi and hand-select every ingredient that makes it behind his counter.
COURSE MENUSushi Haku
Setting a new standard of service in Osaka’s sushi scene, former Michelin-selected Sushi Haku heightens nigiri to a highly codified art form, using Japan’s four seasons to shape its exceptional degustation.
COURSE MENUSushi Misuji Nakanoshima Festival Tower West
This Osaka mainstay has its chefs express their love through sushi, using a nigiri-molding technique grounded in 170 years of history to deliver Edomae tradition to Kansai.
COURSE MENUSushi Yamaken Higashi-Ginza
Just one minute’s walk from Higashi-ginza Station, this modern and stylish sushi restaurant offers a beautiful view of the Tokyo skyline and impeccably made nigiri from its perch on the ninth floor.
COURSE MENUKudanshita Sushi Masa
Occupying a historical landmark born in 1861, Sushi Masa has been serving up fresh Edomae sushi in Tokyo’s Kudanshita neighborhood using recipes passed down through five generations.
COURSE MENUTemarizushi to Nihoncha Souden
A union of sushi and tea. This Kyoto restaurant’s specialty is temarizushi — beautiful sushi balls molded with tradition in mind — paired with its collection of precisely brewed and monthly rotational tea concoctions.
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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.