A 12-course modern sushi dinner for ¥9,800 at a 20-seat Katamachi counter in Kanazawa, with same-day booking until noon.
At a glance
- Price
- $
- Dinner omakase
- $98
- Courses
- 12
- Seats
- 20
- Sake pairing
- Yes
- Reservations
- book a few weeks out · same day until 12:00 PM
- Cuisine
- Modern sushi
- Price
- Affordable
Sushi Shiogama sits in Katamachi, a short walk from Nomachi Station in central Kanazawa. The dining room holds 20 seats split between counter seating and a private room, with the kitchen built around a single nightly flow rather than a tasting-menu spectacle.
The dinner omakase runs 12 courses for ¥9,800 per person, built on Hokuriku seafood sourced from the Sea of Japan. A sake pairing is available alongside the course, and the restaurant also serves a separate lunch omakase during midday hours. There is no English menu, so some familiarity with Japanese sushi terms, or a translation app, helps in reading the counter conversation.
Hours run lunch from 11:30 to 14:00 and dinner from 18:00 to 23:00, Monday through Saturday; the restaurant is closed Sundays. Reservations can be made same-day up to 12:00 PM, which gives walk-up flexibility uncommon among counter sushi spots of this caliber, though booking ahead is still the more reliable route given the limited seat count. Payment is not cash-only.
This is not a Michelin-listed restaurant, and nothing here claims rarity beyond what's stated: a 20-seat room, a fixed 12-course structure, and a price point that sits well under the $150 mark common among Kanazawa's reservation-only sushi counters. For visitors building a day around Kanazawa's Omicho Market or the Higashi Chaya district, the Katamachi location and same-day booking window make it a workable add to a tighter itinerary.
Good to know
- How much does the omakase cost?
- The dinner omakase is ¥9,800 per person for 12 courses; a separate lunch omakase is also offered.
- Can I book on the same day?
- Yes, same-day reservations are accepted up to 12:00 PM, though confirming availability directly with the restaurant is recommended given only 20 seats.
- Is there an English menu?
- No English menu is available, so diners unfamiliar with Japanese sushi terminology may want a translation tool on hand.
- Does the restaurant take cash only?
- No, the restaurant is not cash-only; confirm accepted payment methods when booking if paying by card.
- What are the seating options?
- The restaurant has 20 seats total, including counter seating and a private room; request your preference when reserving.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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