Top 8 Sushi Restaurants in Okayama

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Okayama City, also famous for the legend of Momotaro, is the largest city in the East Seto economic zone. Dotted with historic structures and beautiful gardens such as Okayama Castle and Okayama Korakuen, it also boasts a wealth of art museums and museums where you can experience art and culture. Access is convenient as well, with well-developed Shinkansen and expressway networks, allowing smooth visits from the Tokyo metropolitan area and neighboring cities, which is one of Okayama's charms. In addition, many restaurants are gathered around Okayama Station, including sushi restaurants and a variety of other establishments. The sushi you can enjoy in Okayama, which faces the sea, shines with fresh ingredients and the skill of the chefs, letting you savor delicious sushi made with local seafood. This time, we will introduce sushi restaurants you'll want to visit after enjoying the local charms of Okayama City, so please use it as a reference when looking for a sushi restaurant in Okayama.

Reasonable and delicious sushi restaurants under ¥5,000

Katsudane Senju

"Katsudane Senju" is located in a convenient spot near Yanagawa-suji on Momotaro-odori Avenue.
Featuring a bright red door, the interior has a stylish atmosphere, and in addition to counter seats and table seats, there are also tatami-room seats.

With great value sushi lunches and other reasonably priced options, it is renowned for its small shari (rice) and large toppings that are satisfying to eat. The omakase course, where delicious seasonal ingredients are served one after another, the fresh whitebait nigiri, and the whole conger eel nigiri are especially recommended.

With its casual atmosphere that is easy for women to enter as well, this is a sushi restaurant you'll definitely want to visit if you'd like to enjoy delicious sushi in Okayama.

Budget (per person) Lunch: ¥1,000–2,000
Dinner: ¥3,000–4,000
Nearest station Nishigawa Ryokudo Koen Station
Phone 086-233-3110
Address 700-0815 6-15 Nodayacho 1-chome, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama
Website URL https://senju.enetde.com/
Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/c39rP4scPGjcwRHo9
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*Prices are approximate and may vary by season. Please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.

Gyogyoichi

"Gyogyoichi" is a seafood restaurant where you can eat sushi, located at the edge of a drinking district within walking distance of Okayama Station.
Marked by a white sign reading "Gyogan Ryori Gyogyoichi," the interior has counter seats and private tatami rooms of various sizes, creating a calm atmosphere.
The shari is well seasoned and pairs perfectly with the sushi toppings. Instead of soy sauce, you can fully enjoy the saltiness and the flavor of the fish. The especially recommended toro tekka roll is exquisite.

Inside the restaurant, goods belonging to the warm-hearted, Hanshin-fan master are on display, giving off a homey atmosphere.
As it is run by a former fishmonger, it is recommended for those who want to enjoy authentic seafood cuisine.

Budget (per person) Lunch: Up to ¥1,000
Dinner: ¥3,000–4,000
Nearest station Shin-Saidaijicho-suji Station
Phone 086-226-3003
Address 700-0904 14-20 Yanagimachi 1-chome, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama, Riviel Yanagimachi
Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/3diJsjvand5E74XcA
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Imashin

"Imashin" is a sushi restaurant conveniently accessible from Kitanagase Station and Omoto Station, located along a large road a little past the intersection in Tonyacho.
The exterior has the charm of an old-fashioned sushi restaurant, and the interior features a sturdy counter made of plain white wood.
Its reasonable pricing is appealing, allowing you to enjoy authentic sushi at an affordable price.

The toppings are large, the lunch menu is well rounded, and beyond nigiri sushi you can enjoy a colorful array of dishes such as tempura, dashimaki egg, and chawanmushi. Also, although it may not always be on the menu, the vinegared kohada is recommended.

It is recommended for those who want to savor high-cost-performance, authentic sushi in Okayama City.

Budget (per person) Lunch: ¥1,000–2,000
Dinner: ¥2,000–3,000
Nearest station Sanyo Main Line Kitanagase Station / Seto-Ohashi Line Omoto Station
Phone 086-244-2389
Address 700-0975 1-19 Ima 4-chome, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama
Website URL https://okayama-grt.com/gourmet/imashin/
Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/SwUYUXEgayCNztqy6
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Delicious sushi restaurants from ¥5,000 to under ¥10,000

Ichie

Close to Nishigawa Ryokudo Koen Station and Yubinkyokumae Station, "Ichie" sits quietly along the Nishigawa.
The interior has a calm atmosphere, where you can savor delicious sushi at the counter seats.

Rated as a restaurant where you can enjoy authentic sushi at reasonable prices, it is renowned for everything from tuna to simmered conger eel and squid, all of which are delicious.
Not only is the sushi delicious, but the sherbet dessert is also exquisite.
It is a recommended restaurant for those who want to enjoy high-quality sushi in a calm atmosphere.

Budget (per person) Dinner: ¥10,000–15,000
Nearest station Nishigawa Ryokudo Koen Station / Yubinkyokumae Station
Phone 086-231-0203
Address 700-0826 6-18 Migiyacho, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama
Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/myDJT1YmFVSe43q29
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Sushi Ko

Located a short walk from the west exit of Okayama Station, "Sushi Ko" has a Showa-era exterior and is a sushi restaurant beloved by locals.
In a cozy space with a Showa-era atmosphere, about 10 counter seats are provided.
Known as a famous establishment for its high technique and great cost performance, it serves exquisitely balanced sushi centered on white-fleshed fish.

The appeal of "Sushi Ko" also lies in its rich variety of fresh toppings.
You can savor not only local Okayama seafood but also top-class products from various regions, such as red sea urchin from Ehime.
"Sushi Ko," where every topping is renowned as the best. It is a recommended restaurant you'll definitely want to visit when you come to Okayama.

Budget (per person) Dinner: ¥7,000–8,000
Nearest station Okayama Station
Phone 086-253-9887
Address 700-0026 6-7 Hokancho 1-chome, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama
Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/XVGQXEHWjj5qy1pk7
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Issei

Within walking distance of Okayama Station, "Issei" is located in an old downtown area, with a hideaway atmosphere that opens up like a space where you've wandered into another world.
You can enjoy delicious sushi at affordable prices, and its appeal lies in a level high enough to use for business entertaining combined with reasonable pricing.
The friendly hospitality is also well received, creating a comfortable atmosphere.

In addition to gems that fully draw out the deliciousness of ingredients such as oysters and Spanish mackerel, it serves dishes like live horse mackerel filleted on the spot, with freshness and flavor in a class of their own.
It is a recommended Okayama restaurant whose appeal lies in its homey atmosphere and the chef's reliable skill.

Budget (per person) Lunch: ¥1,000–2,000
Dinner: ¥9,000–10,000
Nearest station Sanyo Main Line Okayama Station / Nishigawa Ryokudo Koen Station
Phone 086-232-3753
Address 700-0815 4-17 Nodayacho 1-chome, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama, Grandeur Nodayacho 1F
Website URL http://issei-na.com/
Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/77BRYqmp7bqRW25m6
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*Prices are approximate and may vary by season. Please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.

Delicious high-end sushi restaurants over ¥10,000

Sushi En

"Sushi En" is about a 10-minute walk from JR Okayama Station and Nishigawa Ryokudo Koen Station.
The interior has a modern, chic atmosphere, opening up into a stylish space with 8 counter seats.

Despite its high-end price range of over ¥20,000, it is so popular that reservations are filled months in advance.
In return, the quality is extremely high, and the nigiri that melts and spreads in your mouth is renowned as a gem you can't experience elsewhere.

The master is dedicated to his craft, and the tasteful interior and stylish exterior are also part of the reason for its popularity.
Its modern atmosphere, hard to believe for a sushi restaurant, is part of its charm.
When visiting Okayama, why not spend a special time at this celebrated restaurant, which earned two Michelin stars in the Okayama Michelin guide.

Budget (per person) Lunch: ¥20,000–30,000
Dinner: ¥20,000–30,000
Nearest station JR Okayama Station / Nishigawa Ryokudo Koen Station
Phone 086-232-8168
Address 700-0827 3-11 Heiwacho, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama
Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/WymLNzmAsem5dAxk8
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*Prices are approximate and may vary by season. Please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.

Uomasa Yamamoto Jun

About a 3-minute taxi ride from Okayama Station, "Uomasa Yamamoto Jun" near Daiunjimae Station is a sushi restaurant whose exterior gives off a prestigious, ryotei-like atmosphere.
Old wooden plaques and tiles on the walls let you feel the history of Uomasa.

The interior features a plain white wood counter, with the L-shaped counter offering about 10 seats.
Not only is the quality of the nigiri excellent, but the selection of sake, the atmosphere, and everything else are highly renowned, and in addition to sushi, many delicious seafood dishes are offered, such as Okayama wild eel shirayaki (grilled plain).

"Uomasa Yamamoto Jun," which has inherited both quality and tradition. It is a celebrated restaurant recommended for those seeking a special sushi experience.

Budget (per person) Dinner: ¥15,000–20,000
Nearest station Daiunjimae Station
Phone 086-222-3505
Address 700-0836 7-5 Chuocho, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama
Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/ChXJc6gXNr4f4ByM9
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*Prices are approximate and may vary by season. Please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.

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