Top 8 Sushi Restaurants in Nagoya

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Nagoya is a city rich in history with a population of over approximately 2 million, and it offers numerous tourist attractions, including Nagoya Castle. It is also a famous, fiercely competitive gourmet district where you can enjoy a wide variety of dining, with a great many kinds of restaurants, including sushi shops, lined up side by side. In this feature, we carefully select sushi restaurants especially recommended in Nagoya and introduce their appeal. While savoring exquisite sushi, please enjoy Nagoya's culinary culture to the fullest.

Reasonably priced, delicious sushi restaurants under ¥5,000

Tachigui Sushi Kiwami

"Tachigui Sushi Kiwami" is a stylish standing sushi bar located a 10-minute walk from Nagoya Station and a 5-6 minute walk from Kokusai Center Station.
Its appeal is being able to enjoy delicious sushi at reasonable prices in a cozy, homey atmosphere within the small interior.
The balance between the sushi toppings and the rice is exquisite, allowing you to savor authentic sushi.

Est. bill (per person) Lunch: ¥1,000–2,000
Dinner: ¥4,000–5,000
Nearest station Nagoya Station / Kokusai Center Station
Phone 052-551-1766
Address 4-22-8 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002
Website URL https://kiwami-nagoya.com/
Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/Q3c2pYvPrDiurFB76
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*Prices are approximate and may vary by season. Please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.

Sushi Tesaku

"Sushi Tesaku" is a sushi restaurant near Chikusa Station.
It has counter seats and table seats, and although it is small, you can enjoy authentic sushi in a clean and comfortable interior.
It offers excellent value overall, and the lunch in particular has a reputation for being a great bargain.
It is such a popular sushi restaurant that the wait can sometimes be over a year.

Est. bill (per person) Lunch: ¥1,000–2,000
Dinner: ¥4,000–5,000
Nearest station Chikusa Station (JR Central Chuo Main Line) / Chikusa Station (Nagoya Municipal Subway Higashiyama Line)
Phone 052-753-9058
Address 3-22-9 Uchiyama, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 464-0075, Hosoya Building
Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/BCvPT6xEsz4ebqrN7
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*Prices are approximate and may vary by season. Please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.

Tsukiji Otokomae-zushi

"Tsukiji Otokomae-zushi" is located in the restaurant area inside a building a 1-minute walk from Nagoya Station.
The Otokomae-zushi sign is the landmark, and the interior has counter seats only.
It is a standing-style shop where you can eat cheaply and quickly, and it earns high marks for taste, price, and service.
The attentive hospitality of the craftsmen, together with the delicious sushi, provides a blissful time.

Est. bill (per person) Lunch: ¥1,000–2,000
Dinner: ¥1,000–2,000
Nearest station Nagoya Station
Phone 050-5487-3341
Address 3-28-12 B1 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002
Website URL https://otokomaenagoya.gorp.jp/
Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/6wbLoptNWHzk3km28
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*Prices are approximate and may vary by season. Please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.

Delicious sushi restaurants from ¥5,000 to under ¥10,000

Megumi Sushi

A renowned sushi restaurant tucked quietly away in Nishi-ku, Nagoya, about a 6-minute walk from Exit 3 of Sengenchō Station.
It is known as a shop that serves authentic sushi you would never imagine from its modest exterior.
It earns high praise in reviews for offering genuine Edomae sushi at reasonable prices.
The ¥2,500 (market price) omakase course offers a very satisfying lineup of about 19 pieces of nigiri, plus one roll, three appetizers, and one soup.

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Est. bill (per person) Lunch: -
Dinner: ¥2,000–¥4,000
Nearest station Sengenchō Station
Phone 070-5030-3383
Address 1-21-17 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 451-0043, Sunshine Oshikiri 1C
Google Map https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecswSJS2U3zXxoiGA
Make a reservation ▶︎Megumi Sushi

*Prices are approximate and may vary by season. Please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.
*For questions about reservations, please contact AutoReserve directly.

Minna no Osushiyasan

A small sushi restaurant with only 8 counter seats located in Meitō-ku, Nagoya, about a 2-minute walk from Hongō Station.
Although it is a relatively new shop that opened in April 2024, it has earned high praise for the reliable skills of its long-experienced craftsman and its warm hospitality.
The sushi, each piece carefully shaped by hand, is said to make you feel happy the moment it enters your mouth.
You can enjoy a wide range, from staples such as tuna, medium fatty tuna, tiger prawn, and conger eel, to creative sushi using unusual ingredients.
The omakase course is offered from ¥1,760. You can savor authentic sushi at a reasonable price.

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Est. bill (per person) Lunch: ¥2,000–¥3,000
Dinner: ¥3,000–¥6,000
Nearest station Hongō Station
Phone 052-715-5606
Address 2-114 Hongō, Meitō-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 465-0024, AMNOS Hongō 1F
Google Map https://maps.app.goo.gl/nEF4BUSm9g91zggM8
Make a reservation ▶︎Minna no Osushiyasan

*Prices are approximate and may vary by season. Please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.
*For questions about reservations, please contact AutoReserve directly.

Sushi Shun Hisaya

A homely and comfortable sushi restaurant located in the heart of Nagoya, about a 1-minute walk from Hisaya-odori Station.
Its concept is a "sushi tavern where you can eat authentic sushi at reasonable prices."
Along with a wide variety of sushi using fresh seafood, it also offers a rich Japanese menu including chawanmushi and tempura.
In particular, the "premium sushi," "simmered sea bream collar," "raw squid tentacle sashimi," and "aosa seaweed tempura" are very popular with regulars.
Course meals come in various price ranges from 5 to 8 dishes (¥2,500–¥4,000), and an all-you-can-drink option can be added. It is also ideal for banquets and business entertaining.

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Est. bill (per person) Lunch: ¥1,000–¥2,000
Dinner: ¥3,000–¥5,000
Nearest station Hisaya-odori Station
Phone 052-961-2522
Address 1-23-1 Izumi, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0001, Voice Building 1F
Google Map https://maps.app.goo.gl/TJ1nDVxGEt4oREw88
Make a reservation ▶︎Sushi Shun Hisaya

*Prices are approximate and may vary by season. Please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.
*For questions about reservations, please contact AutoReserve directly.

Tsukiji Aozora Sandaime Dai-Nagoya Building

"Tsukiji Aozora Sandaime Dai-Nagoya Building," right by Meitetsu Nagoya Station, is a convenient sushi restaurant in the restaurant district directly connected to the station.
It is distinguished by its long noren curtain, and the interior has counter seats and table seats.
The omakase nigiri course at around ¥7,000 has a reputation for excellent value.
With its attentive service and the many heartfelt dishes, this is a sushi restaurant where you can truly appreciate not only sushi but also the quality of Japanese cuisine.

Est. bill (per person) Lunch: ¥4,000–5,000
Dinner: ¥9,000–10,000
Nearest station Meitetsu Nagoya Station
Phone 050-526-37083
Address 3-28-12 B1F Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 450-6403
Website URL http://aozora3.jp/
Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/ce3ZWZPxPgb3v5zw7
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*Prices are approximate and may vary by season. Please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.

Sushi Hide

Sushi Hide is a hideaway-like sushi restaurant in Minato-ku, Nagoya.
The interior is clean and shows no sign of age, with table seats and tatami seating available.
It serves high-quality sushi at reasonable prices and is known for having many repeat customers.

The attentive service and explanations of the toppings by the head chef, who is said to have trained at Ginza Kyubey, are also part of its appeal.
Furthermore, the beautiful presentation reminiscent of kaiseki cuisine is impressive, making this a sushi restaurant you can enjoy with both your eyes and your palate.

Est. bill (per person) Lunch: ¥3,000–4,000
Dinner: ¥7,000–8,000
Nearest station Tsukijiguchi Station (Nagoya Municipal Subway Meiko Line)
Phone 052-661-2241
Address 3-5-21 Kōraku, Minato-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 455-0014
Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/H5H2X6i1Cr55sFqE9
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*Prices are approximate and may vary by season. Please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.

Yoshi Sushi

"Yoshi Sushi" is a sushi restaurant with a calm atmosphere located a 5-minute walk from Ozone Station on the Subway Meijō Line.
It has counter seats and table seats, as well as raised tatami seating, so customers with children can dine with peace of mind.
In addition to sushi, there are popular menu items such as dashimaki egg, matsutake mushroom dobin-mushi, and seafood bowls that even include Japanese black wagyu beef.
With its pleasant service, it is a well-regarded shop where you can enjoy sushi to your heart's content.

Est. bill (per person) Lunch: ¥2,000–3,000
Dinner: ¥5,000–6,000
Nearest station Ozone Station (Subway Meijō Line)
Phone 052-711-9515
Address 1-7-21 Yada, Higashi-ku, Aichi 461-0040
Website URL http://www.yoshisushi.jp/
Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/JLuW6mdvMjqnAELT8
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*Prices are approximate and may vary by season. Please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.

Excellent high-end sushi restaurants over ¥10,000

Sushi Gonzaemon

An Edomae sushi restaurant on the 2nd floor of the commercial facility "C Forest X" in Sakae, about a 3-minute walk from Fushimi Station.
It is a highly accomplished establishment selected as a "Tabelog Sushi EAST Top 100 Restaurants 2025."
Procuring the finest ingredients carefully selected from all over the country, it serves sushi that blends traditional Edomae techniques with a modern approach.
Dinner can be chosen from two courses, ¥13,200 and ¥16,500.
At lunchtime there is also a special course for ¥8,800, so you can savor authentic Edomae sushi even during the day.

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Est. bill (per person) Lunch: ¥7,000–¥10,000
Dinner: ¥15,000–¥20,000
Nearest station Fushimi Station
Phone 052-201-5150
Address 1-4-16 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0008, C Forest X 2F
Google Map https://maps.app.goo.gl/n1NRUbU1exytJ2Fi8
Make a reservation ▶︎Sushi Gonzaemon

*Prices are approximate and may vary by season. Please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.
*For questions about reservations, please contact AutoReserve directly.

Kichio

About a 3-minute walk from Exit 1 of "Sakae Station." A popular, reservation-only sushi restaurant with a hideaway-like atmosphere.
Inheriting the techniques and spirit of the renowned "Kichio" that the previous generation ran in front of Nagoya Station, it opened in Nishiki 3-chome in 2018.
The interior is a dignified Japanese-style space with only 8 counter seats, where you can enjoy the sushi craftsman's skills up close.
It is characterized by sushi centered on aged toppings, with the deep flavors beautifully harmonizing with the rice seasoned with red vinegar.
The dinner course (market price: approximately ¥27,500–¥30,800) offers a seasonal omakase of about 20 items, including 4 à la carte dishes, 13 pieces of nigiri, egg, a roll, and miso soup.

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Est. bill (per person) Lunch: -
Dinner: ¥20,000–¥30,000
Nearest station Sakae Station
Phone 052-684-6890
Address 3-17-27 Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0003, Sosial Building Room M1-A
Google Map https://maps.app.goo.gl/dQgFo86ormVMFWfA6
Make a reservation ▶︎Kichio

*Prices are approximate and may vary by season. Please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.
*For questions about reservations, please contact AutoReserve directly.

Sushi Amaki

"Sushi Amaki" is located about a 5-6 minute walk from Hisaya-odori subway station, and the interior is bright with counter seats provided.
With a distinctive style using three kinds of rice—red rice, white rice, and glutinous rice—it has a reputation for great value relative to quality and generous portions.
The "omakase course" offered by the hospitable head chef thoroughly satisfies both the hearts and the appetites of visitors.

Est. bill (per person) Dinner: ¥20,000–30,000
Nearest station Hisaya-odori subway Station
Phone 052-971-1433
Address 3-16 Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0002, Dai-22 Prosper Marunouchi 1F
Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/S3GrZibcGz2vdMuf8
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*Prices are approximate and may vary by season. Please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.

Sushi Shunbi Nishikawa

"Sushi Shunbi Nishikawa" is located about a 15-minute walk from Nagoya Station.
With a hideaway-like exterior, the interior is centered on counter seats, where a dignified atmosphere prevails.
Though the sushi is of a level that impresses even gourmets, it has a reputation for offering excellent value.
The aged tuna, the red-vinegar rice, and the creative, painstakingly prepared sushi all receive high praise from visitors.
The service is also well-regarded, and it is a renowned establishment that has earned two Michelin stars.

Est. bill (per person) Dinner: ¥20,000–30,000
Nearest station Nagoya Station / Kokusai Center Station
Phone 090-2183-4927
Address 2-29-19 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002
Website URL https://www.sushishunbi-nishikawa.com/
Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/8YzGxVBD91Ardtzz6
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*Prices are approximate and may vary by season. Please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.

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