Restaurants in Japan

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.

Fukuoka

Michelin-listed Edomae sushi omakase in Fukuoka's Daimyo district, Chuo Ward; book via TableCheck and confirm current payment policy before visiting.

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.

Tokyo

Edomae sushi restaurant in Nishiazabu, Tokyo, open nightly except Sunday from 17:00 to 23:00, with reservations through TORETA or Pocket Concierge.

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Tempura omakase counter named for chef Masa, inside Naniwa Tei in Sapporo's Chuo Ward, booked through Pocket Concierge.

Osaka

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