Eight-seat counter-only Edomae sushi restaurant in Kanazawa's Katamachi district, dinner service from 17,600 JPY per person.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Seats
- 8
- Sake pairing
- Yes
- Dress code
- smart casual
- Reservations
- not specified
- Booking
- Omakase.in
- Category
- Counter onlySake pairing
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Upscale
Sushijin Hanare occupies a counter of eight seats in Katamachi, central Kanazawa, a short taxi ride (about 7–10 minutes) from Kanazawa Station. The restaurant relocated to its current address, 1-chōme-10-5 Katamachi, on July 24, 2025, having previously operated under the name Sushi Hito.
Service is dinner only, running from around 17:30 to 22:00 most days, with Wednesday as a fixed closing day and Thursday closures announced irregularly. The counter-only course is priced at 17,600 JPY per person including tax; adding sake pairing brings the total to 26,400 JPY per person, with pairing selections made individually per guest at the time of booking. After 22:00 the space converts to bar seating.
Seating is limited to adults able to eat a full course; children cannot be accommodated at the counter for safety reasons, and past incidents have led the restaurant to restrict access to high-school age and older. There is no English menu and no private room; all seating is at the open sushi counter. Payment is accepted by cash or card. Smoking is not permitted, and guests wishing to bring their own sake or wine should call ahead to check.
Reservations run through Omakase.in, which currently accepts bookings through November 30, 2026, with a 390 yen per-seat handling fee. Cancellation terms apply a 50% charge from the time of booking and 100% within seven days of the reservation, so guests should confirm timing and lead time directly with the restaurant.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Sushijin Hanare?
- Reservations are made through Omakase.in, which currently accepts bookings through November 30, 2026. A handling fee of 390 yen per seat applies at the time of booking.
- What does the course cost?
- The course-only price is 17,600 JPY per person including tax. Adding a sake pairing brings the total to 26,400 JPY per person, with pairing choices made individually for each guest.
- Can I bring children?
- The counter seating is limited to guests able to eat a full course on their own; the restaurant restricts entry to high-school age and older for safety reasons.
- What is the cancellation policy?
- Cancelling from the time of booking incurs a 50% charge, rising to 100% if cancelled within seven days of the reservation date.
- How do I get there and is there a dress code?
- The restaurant is in Katamachi, Kanazawa, about a 7 to 10 minute taxi ride from Kanazawa Station; smart casual dress is expected. Confirm parking or exact walking directions with the restaurant if arriving by other means.
Details checked September 30, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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