Sushi to shi

Sushi to shi is a small counter restaurant in Chuo Ward, Kobe, about four minutes on foot from Sannomiya Station. With only ten seats and no private room, every seat faces the chef directly, and all seating is counter-only, which keeps the room focused on the preparation of each piece of nigiri as it is served.

The menu runs on Edomae sushi tradition, and the restaurant pairs its omakase with a sake list weighted toward Hyogo Prefecture producers alongside selections from elsewhere in Japan, plus non-sake drink options for those who prefer something else. Lunch service is available in addition to dinner, with weekday hours of 18:00 to 23:00 and weekend/holiday hours split between a midday lunch window and an evening dinner window.

Average spend lands in the ¥15,000 to ¥19,999 range per person, placing it in the upscale tier without crossing into the highest price bracket. The restaurant does not offer an English-language menu, so diners unfamiliar with Japanese sushi terminology should plan accordingly or confirm in advance what accommodations, if any, are possible.

Reservations are handled through Tabelog, and the restaurant notes that bookings made via its own website are given priority to avoid scheduling conflicts. The restaurant is closed on an irregular basis rather than on fixed weekly days, so checking current availability before visiting is advisable. Credit cards are accepted (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Amex, Diners), but electronic money and QR code payments are not. The entire restaurant is non-smoking, and there is no on-site parking.