Japan Sushi Restaurants(352)
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Arai (Ginza)
Enjoy foreigner-friendly service and a masterclass in classic sushi at Sushi Arai.
SEAT RESERVATIONMitani
Famed Yotsuya institution with unique dishes to sample.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Ikko
Tokyo sushi lovers rejoice; a two-Michelin-starred Hokkaido sushi restaurant now sets up shop in Ginza, with its head chef so particular about quality he even went out on his suppliers' fishing boats to personally confirm the quality of the catch.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Ooga
Sushi Ooga is run by a chef with a strong sushi pedigree, going it alone with great success.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Sho
Visit a veritable factory of incredible sushi industry talents.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Fujinaga
Enjoy sushi prepared down to the microscopic level at this laboratory of excellence.
SEAT RESERVATIONKomatsu Yasuke
Witness an octogenarian sushi legend at work at Komatsu Yasuke.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Ei
A regular fixture on the Tabelog Top 100, Chiba's Sushi Ei offers some of the freshest sushi just a short jaunt outside of Tokyo's 23 wards. Choose from over 300 bottles of sake to go with a creative nigiri selection.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Miyakawa
Hokkaido’s best sushi restaurant, and one of the best in the whole world, according to the Michelin judges.
SEAT RESERVATIONJinsei
Get yourself on the waiting list for some of the best sushi Osaka has to offer.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Imamura
Hidden away from the main hustle and bustle areas of Tokyo, this Minato shop’s reputation travels far.
SEAT RESERVATIONHakkoku
Become part of the story of a young sushi superstar’s development at this top-class Ginza restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Suzuki
Run by a rising star on the Ginza sushi scene, you’d best grab a seat at this small restaurant before its popularity grows too large.
SEAT RESERVATIONOtome Sushi
Rich flavors of the ocean flow through every dish at this Kanazawa sushi powerhouse.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Yuu
The former Michelin-starred Roppongi sushi restaurant has now moved to new premises near Ginza-itchome Station, but brings with it the same excellent sushi technique, fresh ingredients and English-speaking service.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushiEn
Well-aged fish can be even more delicious than freshly-caught, as proven at the workshop of Okayama’s sushi grandmaster.
SEAT RESERVATIONTakumi Shingo
Formidable sushi skills, displayed by a chef who apprenticed at the venerated kitchen of Sushi Sho.
SEAT RESERVATIONAmaki (Nagoya Kanko Hotel)
Those who appreciate the aesthetics of good sushi will fall in love with the nigiri at this outstanding Nagoya sushiya.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Hidetaka
Clear your mind and unburden your shoulders with one of Sapporo’s best Michelin-starred sushi dinners.
SEAT RESERVATIONKizuna
An Osaka sushiya which specializes in fresh fish from the nearby islands.
SEAT RESERVATIONIchiyanagi
Inventive nigiri is at the forefront at this 2018 Michelin-starred Ginza sushi restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONIchikawa
Ichikawa offers seasonal sides and mouth-watering fatty tuna from a Michelin-starred chef in Shirokane.
SEAT RESERVATIONMiyaba
The only thing that’s better than the fish at this Tokyo sushiya is the value-for-money of their lunch meal.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Kibatani
Savor the umami flavor of Hokuriku fish presented in Edo sushi style.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Shinosuke
Enjoy fresh, flavorful sushi at this kaiseki-style restaurant in Kanazawa.
SEAT RESERVATIONTsuruhachi
Be your own chef by putting together your own set-course meal (or leave it up to the experts).
SEAT RESERVATIONKizaki
Indulge in well-crafted sushi, handmade by a skilled chef with a renowned reputation.
SEAT RESERVATIONKukizen
Enjoy a change of scenery, and some outstanding sushi, just an hour from Sapporo.
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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.