Counter only in Japan

Fukuoka

Counter-only Edomae sushi in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, with a chef's omakase ending in a mini seafood ramen, from ¥15,000 at dinner.

Fukuoka

Kiku Zushi is a 12-seat Edomae sushi counter in Kasuga, Fukuoka, offering a 15-course omakase from chef Takahashi Kenji, Michelin-starred and bookable via

Kyoto

Chef Takashi runs a 12-seat counter in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, serving a 10-course Edomae sushi omakase for ¥150 per person, booked through OpenTable.

Osaka

Eight-seat Edomae sushi counter a five-minute walk from Kitahama Station in Osaka's Kita Ward, with a private room and two nightly seatings.

Yokohama, Kanagawa

Michelin-starred Edomae counter in Yokohama's Naka Ward, led by a Gion Matsumoto-trained chef, booked only through concierge or introduction.

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Edomae sushi counter and private room on the 9th floor of the Rokkatei Building in Chuo Ward, Sapporo, open evenings with English menu and Auto Reserve booking.

Kyoto

Kappo-style sushi counter in Gion, Kyoto, offering three tiered omakase courses priced from ¥15,000 to ¥25,000 across 35 seats.

Tokyo

Seven-seat counter Edomae sushi in Nishiazabu, Tokyo; omakase from ¥35,200, booked through Pocket Concierge, closed Mondays.