English friendly in Japan

Kyoto

Counter-only Edomae sushi near Shijo-Kawaramachi in Kyoto, with lunch and dinner omakase from ¥5,500, booked via TableCheck.

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

Counter-seat omakase inside Nishiki Market Alley, Kyoto, with a seafood or fully vegan 10-piece sushi course finished with ramen, ¥7,700 per person.

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.

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.

Tokyo

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

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.