Counter only in Japan

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fukuoka

鮓枉駕 is a counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Haruyoshi, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, open nightly from 17:00 except Sundays, with reservations taken by phone.

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Counter-only Edomae sushi in Chuo Ward, Sapporo, booked by phone, open nightly except Wednesday.

Kanazawa, Ishikawa

Sushi Takamori is a counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Kanazawa's Honmachi district, booked by phone, closed Thursdays, in the luxury price tier.

Tokyo

Azabu Juban Sushi Suzume is a counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Roppongi, Tokyo, with lunch and dinner seatings booked by phone.

Yokohama, Kanagawa

Enishi is a counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama, taking reservations by phone at the luxury price tier.

Tokyo

Michelin three-star Edomae sushi in Ginza, counter-only seating, reservations by phone at 03-3571-6523.

Osaka

Counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Kita Ward, Osaka, open evenings except Sunday, with reservations taken by phone.