Counter only in Japan

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Counter-only Edomae sushi in Sapporo's Chuo Ward, two nightly seatings, English menu, booked via TableCheck.

Tokyo

Edomae sushi omakase at Shibuya Stream, alternating small dishes and nigiri, from ¥5,000 per person, booked via TableCheck.

Fukuoka

Edomae-style sushi counter in Yakuin, Fukuoka, using Amakusa seafood and Itoshima rice; 16 seats, lunch and dinner service, about ¥22,000 per person, booked

Osaka

A 10-seat Edomae sushi counter in Kita Ward, Osaka, run by chef Kurosugi Akihiro, offering a 10-course omakase for ¥18,000 with sake pairing.

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Eight-seat counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Sapporo's Chuo Ward serving a single 36,000-yen omakase of seven appetizers and about ten nigiri pieces.

Tokyo

Edomae sushi counter and private room behind Kabuki-za in Ginza, Tokyo, run by chef 有藤世紀, with lunch from ¥10,000 and dinner from ¥30,000.

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Susukino Sushi Kin is a counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Chuo Ward, Sapporo, serving a fixed 14-course omakase for ¥34,650 with English menus.

Kyoto

A 24-seat sushi counter in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto offers a 15-course omakase at a flat 7,000 yen, available at lunch and dinner, bookable through Tock.

Tokyo

Edomae sushi omakase from chef 吉田勉 at a 16-seat, two-floor counter in Hatagaya, Shibuya, with lunch and dinner courses starting at ¥33,000.

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

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.

Osaka

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