Counter only in Japan

Fukuoka

Chef Ishida serves a 10-course kaiseki omakase for ¥11,000 at this Nakasu, Fukuoka restaurant, with counter and private-room seating for up to 56 guests.

Kyoto

Kaiseki Makotarou in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto serves a single 8,800-yen kaiseki course at a 28-seat counter and table restaurant, closed Wednesdays.

Kanazawa, Ishikawa

Eight-seat counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Kanazawa's Katamachi district, dinner service from 17,600 JPY per person.

Tokyo

A six-seat Edomae counter in Asagayakita, Tokyo, serving one nightly omakase from chef Shinji Nakamura for 22,000 yen per person.

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Edomae sushi counter in Sapporo, Chuo Ward, booked via TableCheck; rice comes from the chef's Higashikawa family farm, closed Thursdays.

Osaka

Jukusei Sushi Rita is a counter-only aged Edomae sushi restaurant in Fukushima Ward, Osaka, with two nightly seatings and luxury-tier pricing.

Tokyo

Eight-seat counter near Shinbashi Station serving a 20-course Edomae sushi omakase for ¥8,800, cash only.

Kanazawa, Ishikawa

Counter-only Edomae sushi near Kanazawa Station serving red-vinegar shari nigiri to order or as an omakase starting at five pieces, walk-ins welcome.

Tokyo

Ichi-u is a counter-only Japanese restaurant in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, run by chef Koichi Hamano, blending washoku and Edomae sushi in an omakase format.

Osaka

Edomae sushi counter and private room in Kita Ward, Osaka, with weekend lunch service and reservations via TableCheck or phone.

Fukuoka

Nine-seat counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Yakuin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, serving lunch and dinner omakase from ¥22,000, booked through Omakase.in.