Japan Sushi Restaurants(352)
COURSE MENUSushi & Wine Omotesandoria
A clever sushi-and-wine-bar that’s setting a trend in Omotesando, with stellar sushi, creative snacks and sommelier-approved natural drops to match.
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.
SEAT RESERVATIONChiba Takaoka
Chef Takaoka Chiharu is so dedicated to his prefecture of birth that he even goes back to Chiba on his days off to personally fetch spring water. He forgoes the typical trips to Toyosu Market in favor of seafood from Chiba’s best fishing ports.
COURSE MENUSushi Himitsu
Unusually for a sushi restaurant, Chef Hirayama Yasumitsu offers kappo-style small plates alongside premium seasonal nigiri, thanks to his extensive background working in both sushi and kappo restaurants.
SEAT RESERVATIONKiku Zushi
Kiku Zushi serves up sushi rice at its finest, prepared by a wizard of the craft.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushidokoro Hitoshi
Premium sushi dining for less at a Michelin-starred Hiroshima sushiya with incredible value lunch sets — one of the best deals in town!
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Ichiho
Already getting traction for their picture-perfect, petite sushi rolls served in a bento box, Gion Ichiho presents a new type of sushi that echoes the beauty of its geisha district.
SEAT RESERVATIONUmi
Once the holder of two Michelin stars at its prime, this sushi restaurant in Minami-Aoyama offers a wonderfully contemporary take on Edomae sushi.
SEAT RESERVATIONYasuke
Take a trip to south Osaka for one of the best value fine sushi meals in the city.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushiryori Inose
Sushi dining in Shinagawa with fresh fish and top-quality nigiri, far from the pricey tourist traps of the inner city.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Ginza Onodera
An international ambassador for sushi culture, and one of the most respected names in the business, Chef Sakagami’s goal is to spread the gospel of Ginza’s fine-dining culture to the world. Visit him on home turf to enjoy the best of his cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Kourin
This Shibuya sushi restaurant has earned accolades from the likes of the Michelin Guide Tokyo and Vogue — but still maintains its reputation as one of Tokyo’s most affordable and casual sushi spots.
SEAT RESERVATIONStanding Sushi Jinjin
Sake is Toyama, champagne is Krug and sushi is Tokyo — chef-owner Izumi Kimura’s upscale standing sushi bar packs a punch in the coastal city.
SEAT RESERVATIONGinza Sushi Fukuju
A return to tradition in the modern district of Ginza. Enjoy Edomae sushi that uses the finest hon-maguro bluefin tuna from suppliers all over Japan, from Hokkaido to Wakayama.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Minazuki
The nigiri at this Osaka sushiya is as mouth-watering as it is inventive, as are the appetizers cooked up by the multi-talented chef.
SEAT RESERVATIONEdomae Sengoku
Experience the artistry of Edomae sushi in Kumamoto City during a traditional dining experience where a master chef with over 30 years of expertise prepares exquisite sushi.
SEAT RESERVATIONIsshin
Experience authentic sushi in one of its most original forms at a Michelin-starred restaurant in the heart of Asakusa.
SEAT RESERVATIONYamazato (Hotel Okura Kobe)
Dine on a variety of Japanese cuisine, from tempura and sushi, in a gorgeous Japanese garden in the middle of the Hotel Okura Kobe. The seasonal course menus change with the picturesque views.
COURSE MENUSushi Tomo
Enjoy Chef Tomonaga Toshiharu’s signature sushi with natural salt from Nagasaki’s Goto Islands and a generous squeeze of citrus juice, made with the finest Fukuoka seafood purchased fresh every morning.
COURSE MENUTatsumi Sushi
Solid fundamentals meet a flourish of Chef Matsuhata Taminobu’s creativity at his Fukuoka sushi restaurant. Here, each nigiri is seen as its own individual course.
COURSE MENUAjikaido Gojusantsugi (Teppanyaki Sanjo, Sushi Nihonbashi)
A veritable spread of every imaginable Japanese cuisine awaits diners who step onto the 38th floor of the Shinagawa Prince Hotel. The quality of the food is matched only by the beauty of the view, which offers vistas of Tokyo from every angle.
SEAT RESERVATIONHiroo Ishizaka
Located in the upscale neighborhood of Hiroo, Tokyo, Hiroo Ishizaka emerges as a gastronomic sanctuary for sushi enthusiasts.
COURSE MENUSushi Gion Matsudaya
Presenting Edo-style sushi, this restaurant is full of classic dishes combined with the chef’s very own intriguing ideas.
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 MENUKiraku (Kagurazaka)
Welcome to Kiraku, a historical dining spot along the stone-paved streets of Kagurazaka. Here, you can experience “Tsumoto-style” aged sushi, where fresh fish is skillfully prepared using the renowned Tsumoto method to enhance its delicate flavors.
COURSE MENUXEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS / tempura & sushi An
Located in one of the most cosmopolitan areas of Tokyo, this restaurant has an Iron Chef with over 20 restaurants founded as its advisor. Combined with seafood from the finest suppliers in Toyosu, XEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS is an unmissable destination.
COURSE MENUKagurazaka Sushi Kokoro
Having built a substantial following over his 15-odd years in the highly competitive Ginza sushi scene, Chef Tsutomu Ooba’s establishment of Sushi Kokoro brought many loyal fans to Kagurazaka, where aesthetic, flavor and heart meet.
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.
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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.