Restaurants in Japan

Osaka

Edomae sushi counter in Osaka's Kita Shinchi district serving two styles of vinegared rice, with 16 seats including two semi-private rooms.

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

Michelin two-star tempura counter in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward, seating 12, serves a 10-course omakase by chef Takashi Yamada; book via Tock.

Kyoto

Kaiseki counter inside The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto by chef Katsuhito Inoue, 58 seats, open Thursday through Monday, booking by phone or concierge.

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.

Tokyo

Nine-seat Edomae sushi counter on the 45th floor of Bellustar Tokyo in Kabukicho, with sake pairing and weekend lunch service.

Osaka

Nine-seat Edomae sushi counter near Kitashinchi Station in Osaka's Kita Ward, with a monthly-changing omakase at ¥17,500 per person.

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.

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.