Niigata Station is Niigata's largest terminal and an important hub of the Hokuriku region in terms of economy and distribution. The station houses CoCoLo Niigata, which contains souvenir shops, restaurants, and medical facilities, and the area around the station is home to many commercial facilities such as Isetan, Billboard Place, and Don Quijote.

Around the station spreads the appealing food culture unique to seaside Niigata, and the area is especially known for letting you enjoy seafood gourmet, starting with its sushi restaurants. This time we introduce recommended sushi restaurants around Niigata Station. In Niigata, which is rich in fresh seafood, you are sure to find a sushi restaurant that even sushi connoisseurs will be satisfied with.

Sushi Kokoya

"Sushi Kokoya" is a small restaurant located on a back street of the Higashi-Odori downtown area, about 3 minutes from Niigata Station.
The interior has only counter seating, an old-fashioned sushi restaurant with a homey atmosphere.

Despite its reasonable prices, the sushi made with seasonal fish is reputed to be superb.
With its abundant menu, this is a recommended sushi restaurant you will definitely want to visit when you come to Niigata Station.

*Prices are approximate and may vary depending on the season, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Kawatake-zushi

"Kawatake-zushi" is a conveniently accessible sushi restaurant located in the downtown area right by Niigata Station.
The interior has not only counter and table seats but also tatami seating.

Of course there is sushi, but there is also an abundance of à la carte dishes such as Niigata local cuisine, as well as sake.
This is a recommended sushi restaurant for those who want to savor sushi while enjoying Niigata's local sake and regional cuisine.

*Prices are approximate and may vary depending on the season, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Sushi Arai

"Sushi Arai" is a high-end sushi restaurant located on Bandai-cho-dori, a retro shopping street about ten minutes from Niigata Station.
With its distinctive detached-house-style exterior, it has 6 counter seats and table seats in a Japanese-modern atmosphere.

A skilled establishment that has even earned a Michelin star, it is well regarded not only for its sushi but also for the high level of its pairings.
This is the perfect sushi restaurant for when you want to savor the finest luxury with someone important in Niigata.

*Prices are approximate and may vary depending on the season, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.