Counter only in Japan

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Edomae-style sushi counter in Susukino, Sapporo, from chef Kazuyoshi Negami, with 17 seats and a private room, around ¥16,500 per person.

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.

Kanazawa, Ishikawa

Six-seat counter sushi restaurant in Kanazawa's Katamachi district pairing omakase with Japanese wine; dinner courses run ¥11,000–¥22,000, lunch from ¥6,600.

Tokyo

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

Fukuoka

Edo Kokoro Yamaboushi is a counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Nishinakasu, Fukuoka, led by chef Satsukime Kaichi.

Kyoto

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

Osaka

Counter-only Edomae sushi in Osaka's Fukushima Ward, with English-friendly service and set courses from ¥8,980 to ¥18,000.

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.

Tokyo

Edomae sushi omakase at counter-only Sushi Tokyo Ten in Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo; Michelin listed, English friendly, from 5,000 yen per person.

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.

Tokyo

A 6-seat Edomae counter in Chiyoda City, Tokyo, offers Chef Fujito's 14-piece English-narrated omakase for ¥26,000, booked via TableCheck.

Fukuoka

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

Tokyo

Edomae sushi omakase inside GINZA SIX, Tokyo, with 26 seats (10 counter, 16 table), English menu, lunch and dinner daily 11:00–23:00.

Osaka

Edomae sushi counter in Sonezakishinchi, Kita Ward, Osaka, open 16:00–23:00 Monday through Saturday and closed Sundays.

Tokyo

Counter-only kaiseki in Ginza serving lunch and dinner, known for charcoal-grilled sawara and clay-pot rice, in the luxury price tier.

Hiroshima

Hitoshi is a counter-only Edomae sushi omakase in Naka Ward, Hiroshima, serving both lunch and dinner at the luxury price tier.

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.

Kanazawa, Ishikawa

Shikiha is a counter-only kappo restaurant in Kanazawa's Nagamachi district, open daily except Monday from noon to 11pm.

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.

Kyoto

Family-run Edomae sushi counter in a back alley near Kyoto City Hall, open evenings Tuesday through Sunday, closed Monday, in the luxury price tier.