Top 8 Sushi Restaurants in Kanazawa
Delicious Sushi Restaurants Under ¥5,000–10,000
Sushi Rekireki Omicho
An Edomae sushi restaurant located inside Omicho Market, known as Kanazawa's kitchen.
It opened as the second brand of the Michelin-starred restaurant "Sushi Mitsukawa" and was selected for the Bib Gourmand in 2016.
The craftsmanship that brings out the natural sweetness and texture of the fish through careful preparation truly shines.
The signature nodoguro hand roll is a must-try. In winter, limited menu items such as kobako crab chirashi and snow crab hand rolls also appear.
With 8 counter seats and 12 table seats, its appeal lies in an atmosphere where you can enjoy authentic sushi without any formality.
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| Approx. bill (per person) | Lunch: ¥6,000–8,000 Dinner: ¥6,000–8,000 |
| Nearest station | Kanazawa Station |
| Phone | 076-254-5067 |
| Address | 〒920-0905 27-1 Jukkenmachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa |
| Google Map | https://maps.app.goo.gl/zFBjoewWjsAszoMfA |
| Reservations here | ▶︎Sushi Rekireki Omicho |
*Prices are approximate and may vary by season, etc., so please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.
*For questions about reservations, please contact AutoReserve directly.
Delicious High-End Sushi Restaurants Over ¥10,000
Sushi Mitsukawa Kanazawa Main
A renowned, Michelin one-star sushi restaurant located in the atmospheric "Higashi Chaya District" of Higashiyama, Kanazawa.
It is acclaimed for Edomae sushi that makes the most of ingredients delivered directly from Omicho Market and Nanao Port in Ishikawa, as well as toppings sourced via Tsukiji.
Its three signature dishes are the "nodoguro hand roll (year-round)," the "Kano crab hand roll (Dec 8–Mar 20)," and the "kobako crab chirashi (Nov 7–Dec 31)."
The nodoguro hand roll in particular is a masterpiece described as "filling your mouth with umami."
The carefully selected nigiri, served on a cutting-board plate of Kanazawa's traditional Ohi ware, can be enjoyed for their beautiful appearance as well.
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| Approx. bill (per person) | Lunch: ¥9,000–15,000 Dinner: ¥20,000–30,000 |
| Nearest station | Kanazawa Station |
| Phone | 076-253-5005 |
| Address | 〒920-0831 1-16-2 Higashiyama, Kanazawa, Ishikawa |
| Google Map | https://maps.app.goo.gl/EbbZK8LGCmf6yN1c7 |
| Reservations here | ▶︎Sushi Mitsukawa Kanazawa Main |
*Prices are approximate and may vary by season, etc., so please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.
*For questions about reservations, please contact AutoReserve directly.
Sushi Ikuta
A hideaway-style sushi restaurant located in Katamachi, Kanazawa.
Though relatively new, having opened in 2020, the chef is a skilled craftsman who trained at the Michelin one-star restaurant "Mitsukawa."
At "Rekireki," Mitsukawa's second line, he served as head chef and gained experience creating inventive dishes unbound by tradition.
Its appeal lies in Edomae sushi made with a thorough commitment to local ingredients, centered on the seafood of Kanazawa, Noto, and Himi.
Especially exquisite are the wonderfully fresh Spanish mackerel, milt, and the isobe-yaki (grilled with seaweed) of large scallop adductors.
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| Approx. bill (per person) | Lunch: ¥10,000–15,000 Dinner: ¥15,000–24,000 |
| Nearest station | Nomachi Station |
| Phone | 076-254-1422 |
| Address | 〒920-0981 1-4-4 Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa |
| Google Map | https://maps.app.goo.gl/8icR9r9ReBYv4nuBA |
| Reservations here | ▶︎Sushi Ikuta |
*Prices are approximate and may vary by season, etc., so please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.
*For questions about reservations, please contact AutoReserve directly.
Honten Kaga Yasuke
A long-established sushi restaurant founded in 1955, set in a prime location about a 5-minute walk from Kanazawa Station (East Exit).
Its pride is sushi made with fresh seafood sourced from the three Hokuriku prefectures, including Noto and Himi.
Particularly popular are signature creations such as the "Tama," made by grinding sweet shrimp into a paste and grilling it, and the "dashi-marinated salmon roe" using locally caught salmon eggs.
The interior features a 15-seat counter, as well as tatami-room seating for up to 20 people and private rooms (for 4 or more).
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| Approx. bill (per person) | Lunch: ¥10,000–15,000 Dinner: ¥15,000–20,000 |
| Nearest station | Kanazawa Station |
| Phone | 076-221-6357 |
| Address | 〒920-0853 2-19-15 Honmachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa |
| Google Map | https://maps.app.goo.gl/G7ApkA5xaM3Eg5BV8 |
| Reservations here | ▶︎Honten Kaga Yasuke |
*Prices are approximate and may vary by season, etc., so please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.
*For questions about reservations, please contact AutoReserve directly.
Sushidokoro Asanogawa
A restaurant standing along the picturesque Asano River in Kazuemachi, Kanazawa.
A skilled chef who trained at the famous "Komatsu Yasuke" shows off his craft here.
The "seared nodoguro" in particular is so delicious it practically melts in your mouth.
The lunch omakase course (¥12,100) offers an appetizer, sashimi, nigiri, soup, and a hand roll, while the dinner omakase course (¥16,500) features nigiri, small dishes, soup, and more—an indulgent experience that lets you feel the seasons of Kanazawa.
In addition to 7 counter seats, the interior is fully equipped with box seats and tatami rooms. It is ideal for business entertaining or dining on a special day.
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| Approx. bill (per person) | Lunch: ¥15,000–20,000 Dinner: ¥20,000–30,000 |
| Nearest station | Kanazawa Station |
| Phone | 076-222-1114 |
| Address | 〒920-0908 2-13 Kazuemachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa |
| Google Map | https://maps.app.goo.gl/Js3qgS8SU9QM71L9A |
| Reservations here | ▶︎Sushidokoro Asanogawa |
*Prices are approximate and may vary by season, etc., so please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.
*For questions about reservations, please contact AutoReserve directly.
Tachigui Sushi Hitobito
An authentic stand-up sushi restaurant in Katamachi, Kanazawa.
It enjoys a great location with easy access from the famous sightseeing spot Kenrokuen Garden.
The interior, centered on counter seating, offers a stylish and relaxed space.
The nigiri made with fresh seasonal seafood is exquisite, and the otoro in particular has earned high praise from many.
From the reasonable "Stand-up Course of 8 Pieces" (¥4,180) to the "Sushi Shijin Course" (from ¥16,000) enjoyed at the hidden counter on the second floor, you can choose according to your budget and preferences.
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| Approx. bill (per person) | Lunch: ¥4,000–7,500 Dinner: ¥10,000–17,000 |
| Nearest station | Nomachi Station |
| Phone | 076-213-7181 |
| Address | 〒920-0981 1-10-5 Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa |
| Google Map | https://maps.app.goo.gl/NLBPjvqSsXQvxS798 |
| Reservations here | ▶︎Tachigui Sushi Hitobito |
*Prices are approximate and may vary by season, etc., so please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.
*For questions about reservations, please contact AutoReserve directly.
Sushi Shinosuke
A famous sushi restaurant with a history of more than 20 years.
Founded in 1999 in Sakaemachi, Komatsu, it relocated to its current location in Irie, Kanazawa in 2007.
Its pride is nigiri sushi that fully makes the most of the seafood of Hokuriku.
In spring there are halfbeak and cockle, in summer abalone, local grouper, and mantis shrimp, in autumn mackerel, and in winter yellowtail, crab, and cod milt—seasonal ingredients are offered throughout the year.
The course composition differs between lunch and dinner, and at dinner you can enjoy sushi made with even more luxurious ingredients.
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| Approx. bill (per person) | Lunch: ¥20,000–30,000 Dinner: ¥30,000–40,000 |
| Nearest station | Nishi-Kanazawa Station |
| Phone | 076-216-5280 |
| Address | 〒921-8011 3-73 Irie, Kanazawa, Ishikawa |
| Google Map | https://maps.app.goo.gl/4pCf4REzAsWD2Wii6 |
| Reservations here | ▶︎Sushi Shinosuke |
*Prices are approximate and may vary by season, etc., so please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.
*For questions about reservations, please contact AutoReserve directly.
Sushi Kibatani
A popular sushi restaurant near the chaya district in Hikoso-machi, Kanazawa, renovated from a traditional house more than 100 years old.
Its skill is such that it won the "The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze" and was selected for the "Tabelog Top 100 Sushi WEST 2025."
The chef grew up at a fresh-fish shop in Toyama and applies the Edomae techniques he cultivated at "Yoshiura" in Funabashi and "Sushi Aoki" in Ginza to Hokuriku ingredients.
Centering on fresh local fish delivered from Himi in Toyama and from Shinminato, he applies the optimal preparation to each type of fish.
His distinctive shari, blending red vinegar and rice vinegar, brings out the umami of Hokuriku's fish with every piece.
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| Approx. bill (per person) | Lunch: - Dinner: ¥30,000–40,000 |
| Nearest station | Kanazawa Station |
| Phone | 076-256-1218 |
| Address | 〒920-0901 1-8-26 Hikoso-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa |
| Google Map | https://maps.app.goo.gl/KjoE7jsJzMgRBRG4A |
| Reservations here | ▶︎Sushi Kibatani |
*Prices are approximate and may vary by season, etc., so please confirm with the restaurant before visiting.
*For questions about reservations, please contact AutoReserve directly.
