Counter-only Edomae sushi inside HOTEL AO KANAZAWA, facing Kenrokuen, serving Hokuriku seafood at lunch and dinner daily.
At a glance
- Dress code
- smart casual
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
金沢 鮨 松の下 sits on the second floor of HOTEL AO KANAZAWA, its counter built from a single plank of wood over seven meters long. Seats face windows overlooking Kenrokuen, one of Japan's three great gardens, and the room is designed to shift with the seasons.
The kitchen centers on Hokuriku seafood, with an Edomae sushi style built around a chef's hand-crafted work and a sake list chosen to match. Service runs both lunch and dinner, seven days a week with no listed closing day: lunch from 11:00 to 16:00 (last entry 14:00) and dinner from 17:00 to 23:00 (last entry 21:00).
Seating is counter-only, which keeps the room small and the pacing controlled by the chef. Dress code is smart casual. The restaurant is reachable by bus in about 15 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station; drivers can ask staff for a discount coupon for the nearby Kenroku parking lot.
Reservations run through Ikyu, linked from the restaurant's own website, or by calling the restaurant directly. Menu pricing is not listed on the official site, so cost per person should be confirmed at the time of booking.
Good to know
- How many seats are there?
- The restaurant is counter-only, built around a single-plank counter over seven meters long, which keeps the seating count small.
- How much does the omakase cost?
- Pricing is not listed on the official site; confirm current menu prices directly with the restaurant or through the Ikyu booking page.
- How do I make a reservation?
- Reservations are handled through the Ikyu booking link on the restaurant's website, or by calling 076-223-4622 directly.
- What should I wear?
- Smart casual dress is expected.
- How do I get there without a car?
- From JR Kanazawa Station, take a bus for about 15 minutes; the restaurant is on the second floor of HOTEL AO KANAZAWA near Kenrokuen.
Details checked September 30, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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