The Best Sushi 30 Restaurants in Japan 2024

We have prepared for you 30 of the most popular and recommended sushi restaurants in Japan. Discover the best restaurants Japan has to offer.

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1. Sushi Tatsumi

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8 Chome-5-19 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061

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Located in Ginza 8-chome, Sushitatsuji has many local regulars and its skills are undeniable. The restaurant has an L-shaped counter and table seats, and the head chef and another chef enjoy conversations with customers while maintaining a comfortable distance. Several pieces of carefully selected sushi are served with quick knife skills. The restaurant also has a particular focus on appetizers, especially the deliciousness of the salmon roe. During lunchtime, sushi lovers can enjoy authentic sushi at a reasonable price, making it a must-visit spot.

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2. Sushi and Oden Ninoya

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3 Chome-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005

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3. Sushidokoro shintanaka

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Tokyo, Meguro City, Nakane, 2 Chome−5−10 1F

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Located near Tokyo Metropolitan University, Sushidokoro Shintanaka is a counter-only restaurant offering high-quality all-you-can-eat sushi. This popular spot, also famous on Instagram, serves sushi made with exceptionally fresh seafood. The all-you-can-eat menu is 4,950 yen for 70 minutes, and you can choose your favorite toppings from a wide variety and enjoy expertly crafted sushi by the chef. The refreshing taste of the green onions is particularly wonderful and soothing to the stomach. The fresh seafood and the craftsmanship of the chef create each piece of sushi that will enchant all who visit.

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4. Sushi Ochiai

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Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 7−13−1 2F

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Sushi Ochiai is a small sushi restaurant located in Higashi-Ginza with only counter seating. The speed of service is slightly fast, but they offer delicious ingredients such as Oma tuna and fresh bamboo shoots, which I personally found to be very tasty. The handsome chef is also a sommelier, so you can enjoy wine and sushi pairings. The red vinegar used for the sushi rice is also delicious, making this a great spot for a hidden date. Why not visit this restaurant at least once?

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5. Ginza Kyubey Ginza Main Store

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8-7-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

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Founded in 1935, Ginza Kyubey Ginza Main Store is a long-established sushi restaurant that represents Japan. It is world-famous as the sushi restaurant where Prime Minister Abe and former President Obama dined together. It is also open for lunch, and many people from Japan and overseas come to enjoy authentic sushi at reasonable prices.

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6. Tatusho

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Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Takasago 1−19−28 1F

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About 7 minutes walk from Yakuin Station. This sushi restaurant is like a hideout tucked away in a residential area. The interior is a high-quality Japanese-style space, complete with counter seats where you can relax. Reservations are essential for this popular restaurant, where you can enjoy excellent authentic Edomae-nigiri sushi, mainly seasonal fish from the neighboring seas.

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7. Tatzumizushi Sohonten

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8-5 Shimokawabatamachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka

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8. Sushi Kosaka

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3 Chome-9-3 Hakataekihigashi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0013

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Sushi Kousaka is a sushi restaurant located about a 15-minute walk from Hakata Station. The chef's natural and relaxed hospitality is accompanied by surprising quality dishes. The sushi is expertly crafted with combinations such as leek and bonito, and natural eel with Nara pickles, showcasing a dedication to fresh ingredients. In addition to the sushi, there are also a variety of dishes such as grilled saury and conger eel, and orange slices, all of which are of a high standard. Although it is a bit far from Hakata Station, it is a restaurant where you can enjoy a course of carefully selected sushi, making it all the more valuable.

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9. Sushi Koushiro

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Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Shirogane, 1−7−12 101
Sushi Koushirou is a high-end restaurant where you can experience authentic Edo-style sushi. In a quiet atmosphere, skilled craftsmen use carefully selected seasonal fish to create delicious sushi. The restaurant also offers a wide selection of beer and sake, as well as delicious appetizers. You can enjoy conversation with the head chef at the counter. This is a recommended restaurant for special occasions.

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10. Sushi Kijima

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3 Chome-12-9 Akasaka, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0043

This sushi restaurant is run by a master who has completed 20 years of training. The interior is a luxurious and stylish space, with platinum-finished moons on the walls as a distinctive feature. Lunch is also reasonably priced, and dinner offers a course menu. The delicious sushi is of course a highlight, but the deep and flavorful side dishes that enhance the flavor of the ingredients are also attractive.

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11. Sushi Nakamoto

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4-35 Nanbasennichimae, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0075

A 5-minute walk from Namba Station, this is a famous hideout restaurant located in the so-called "Ura-Namba" area.
The quality of the fish and cost performance of the HIDEZO Group are attractive.
A famous restaurant loved by food connoisseurs in Osaka's Minami district, where all ages can enjoy sushi in a casual atmosphere.

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12. Jinen Umeda Ohatsu Tenjin Branch

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2 Chome-5-24 Sonezaki, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0057

Jinen Umeda Ohatsu Tenjin Ten is a restaurant where you can enjoy various dishes, including sushi and fried foods, depending on the number of people and the occasion. When I sat down, I toasted with beer and ordered recommended sushi and shirako ponzu. The sushi was freshly made and delicious, and the dishes were also fresh and tasty. It is especially recommended for small group dining.

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13. Sushi Restaurant Atsuya

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Osaka, Abeno Ward, Abenosuji, 1 Chome−2−17 B1F

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14. Ginza Kyubei, Imperial Hotel Osaka

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Osaka, Kita Ward, Tenmabashi, 1 Chome−8−50 Imperial Hotel Osaka 24F
Located on the 24th floor of the Imperial Hotel Osaka, Ginza Kyubei is a restaurant with a unique feature of built-in seats arranged around an elegant counter. The Edo-style sushi has a perfect balance of small-sized shari and ingredients, bringing out the natural flavors. The restaurant also offers a variety of seasonal ingredients and Japanese sake, providing a serene environment to enjoy a meal. The staff is very attentive, making it a comfortable dining experience even for first-time visitors.

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15. Nakamise

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2 Chome-5-40 Sonezaki, Kita Ward, Osaka

Popular sushi with great visuals, taste, and cost performance. Although the restaurant opens at 3:00 p.m., it is always full. The "Toro Tekkimaki" in particular is very popular, with the toro protruding from both ends of the thin roll. The warmth of the owner can also be felt in the at-home atmosphere of the restaurant, which is crowded with regular customers. We hope you will enjoy the thick, hearty fish and the strong vinegar of the rice, which is typical of a popular sushi restaurant.

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16. Ginza Arata

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4-10-1 HOLON-GINZA 9F, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

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Ginza Arata is a small restaurant with only eight seats. This is an orthodox sushi restaurant that uses only fresh toppings selected from all over Japan. There are no unnecessary decorations in the store, and the counters with beautiful wood grain are lined up. Please visit us when you want to spend the best time with your loved ones.

17. Sushi Asaha

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102 Les Fleurs Nishiazabu 1-4-35 Nishiazabu Minato-ku, Tokyo

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Sushi Asaha is a sushi restaurant located about a 5-minute walk from Nogizaka Station. In a limited space with only 8 seats at the counter, you can enjoy traditional Edomae sushi prepared by the owner who trained at famous restaurants in Japan and overseas.

18. group visit

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2-4 Shinonomecho, Otaru City, Hokkaido Vista Shinonome 1F

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A restaurant that mainly serves sushi made with Hokkaido ingredients and seafood snacks. The interior of the store has a Japanese-style counter and an elegant space. We have a wide variety of local sake.

19. Sushi restaurant Hisada

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9-1-4 Sakuragaoka Nishi, Akaiwa City, Okayama Prefecture

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Facing the Seto Inland Sea, this sushi restaurant represents Okayama Prefecture, which is known as a treasure trove of ingredients. Despite being only open three days a week on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, many foodies from all over the country visit. The menu is only one omakase that uses seasonal fish unique to Setouchi. Please enjoy sushi that will leave you feeling moved.

20. Higashiazabu Amamoto

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The Sono Building 102, 1-7-9 Higashi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo

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Higashi-Azabu Amamoto is located a 4-minute walk from Akabanebashi, where you can see the glittering Tokyo Tower up close. The owner, Masamichi Amamoto, has been studying Japanese cuisine for 9 years at the long-established sushi restaurant "Umimi" in Gaienmae, and at "Shinohara" in Shiga and "Gion Sasaki" in Kyoto. A well-known restaurant where you can enjoy sushi that is considered to be the best in Tokyo, both in terms of performance and taste.

21. Sushi Rinda

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Image Studio 109 1F, 2-24-12 Shimomeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

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A lively and popular sushi restaurant in Fudo-mae. The owner is Mr. Yuta Kono, who trained in Ebisu Shoei and New York. There is a large L-shaped counter seat inside the restaurant, where you can enjoy your meal while watching the sushi chefs making sushi right in front of you. Rice cooked in a steamed oven is used for the shari. We also recommend the [seasonal orange juice], which is delivered directly from the owner's parents' home in Uwajima.

22. Sushi Hashiguchi

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1F Royal Akasaka Saloon, 1-5-20 Moto-Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

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"Sushi Hashiguchi" in Akasaka Mitsuke. The interior of the restaurant, which has only eight seats at the counter, has a calm and comfortable atmosphere. The combination of smooth sushi rice and toppings is excellent. Enjoy elegant and beautiful old-fashioned Edomae sushi.

23. Sushi Inomata

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Sunleave Saiwaicho Court House, 1-12-23 Saiwaicho, Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture

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"Sushi Inomata" is located about 10 minutes on foot from Kawaguchi Station in Saitama. The menu consists of a nigiri-only omakase course, where you can enjoy sushi made using traditional Edomae sushi techniques.

24. Sushi Restaurant Asanogawa

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2-13 Kazuemachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture

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"Sushidokoro Asanokawa" is a sushi restaurant near Higashi Chaya District. You can enjoy the skilled craftsmanship of the owner who trained at the famous sushi restaurant Komatsu Yasuke in Kanazawa.

25. sincerity

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2-1-3 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

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Jinsei is a sushi restaurant located about a 4-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station. The restaurant's owner, who graduated from a prestigious baseball school in Kagawa Prefecture, is the origin of the restaurant's name.You can enjoy sushi with a deep flavor.

26. Chikamatsu

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2-6-19 Yakuin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture

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"Chikamatsu" is a sushi restaurant with a complete introduction system, located about a 5-minute walk from Yakuin Odori Station. In a small shop with only 9 counter seats, you can enjoy traditional Edomae sushi using seasonal ingredients from Kyushu.

27. Sushi Saito

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Ark Hills South Tower 1F, 1-4-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

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Sushi Saito has been awarded three Michelin stars consecutively since 2010, and is now called the best sushi in Japan. In the refined design of the restaurant, each plate is served using simple techniques such as ``simmering'', ``steaming'', and ``pickle'', and each plate is very carefully and delicately flavored. The sushi rice is made from old rice and finished with red vinegar and salt. I want you to enjoy the true value of sushi that is simple but calculated.

28. Sushi restaurant Mekumi

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4-48 Shimobayashi, Nonoichi City, Ishikawa Prefecture

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A shop in a residential area of Nonoichi, Ishikawa Prefecture. A famous restaurant that is visited by gourmets who love sushi from all over the country. Every morning, he spends two hours going to the market and using only ingredients that he has seen with his own eyes. The sushi, carefully prepared to bring out the umami, quickly became popular, and the restaurant became so famous that many sushi lovers knew about it.

29. Sushi Kimura

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3-21-8 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

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A shop in Futako Tamagawa, a popular residential area. Mr. Koji Kimura is famous as a leading expert in aging sushi, which is now a trend. This is the only place where you can enjoy sushi that has a condensed flavor through aging. Enjoy the original aged sushi that has earned two Michelin stars.

30. Hajime Kawaramachi

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1-6-15 Katamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture

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With the belief that "I want to see the customers' smiles instead of challenging them," this popular restaurant makes sushi with the feeling of being close to the customers. The course is "Omakase" and "Omakase", instead of serving sushi after the appetizers, sushi is served between the appetizers. The sushi and dishes prepared by the owner who worked as the second owner of Ishikawa's famous restaurant "Taihei Sushi" are all exquisite. By appointment only.

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