Counter only in Japan

Fukuoka

Zaisho is a 12-seat counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Fukuoka's Chuo Ward, serving a six-course omakase from chef Ryoya Hara starting at 22,000 yen.

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.

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Counter-only kaiseki-style omakase in Sapporo's Chuo Ward, ten courses built around Hokkaido ingredients, reserved by phone.

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Ten-seat Edomae sushi counter in Sapporo's Chuo Ward with a Michelin star, a 10-course omakase, and phone-only reservations that book out roughly a month ahead.

Kanazawa, Ishikawa

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

Kobe, Hyogo

Seven-seat counter in Kobe's Kitano district serving Edomae sushi with sake pairing; dinner omakase from ¥18,000, lunch from ¥16,000.

Tokyo

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

Kyoto

Nine-seat Edomae sushi counter in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, near Bukko-ji Temple, open evenings except Sunday, booking by phone only.

Sapporo, Hokkaido

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

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Sushi Shou is a counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Sapporo's Chuo Ward, open nightly except Sunday, with reservations taken by phone.

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.

Kyoto

Eight-seat Edomae sushi counter in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, led by chef Takaaki Yamashita, serving a 10-course omakase for ¥22,000 with sake pairing.

Fukuoka

A 12-seat Edomae sushi counter in Fukuoka's Akasaka district, offering lunch and dinner omakase with a private room option.

Fukuoka

Ittoku is a counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, open for lunch and dinner most days except Tuesday, booked by phone.

Osaka

An Edomae sushi counter in Kita Ward, Osaka, serving lunch and a late-night dinner seating six days a week, with reservations taken by phone 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.

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Sapporo's Tanukikoji arcade, open evenings except Monday, bookings by phone.

Kyoto

Counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, open for dinner most nights and lunch, with reservations taken by phone.

Kanazawa, Ishikawa

Counter-only Edomae sushi in Kanazawa's Izuminodemachi district, open for lunch and dinner six days a week, booked by phone.

Shizuoka

Counter-only Edomae sushi in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka, booked by phone, closed Thursdays, in the luxury price tier.

Fukuoka

Counter-only Edomae sushi in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, open nightly except Wednesday, with reservations taken by phone.

Niigata

Counter-only Edomae sushi in Chuo Ward, Niigata, open for dinner most nights and weekend lunch, with reservations taken only by phone.