Otaru · OtaruJapan
Isezushi伊勢鮨
Well-regarded Otaru sushi restaurant, selected for Tabelog's Sushi East 100 in 2025.
Japan · sushi restaurants
Sushi in Otaru
8 places to eat sushi in Otaru: 4 omakase counters, 2 casual sushi spots, 1 à la carte sushi bar and 1 market stall. Price bands are relative within Japan.
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Otaru · ShinonomeJapan
Nigiri Kikuzen
Awarded two Michelin stars in the 2012 Hokkaido edition; serves Otaru glass-tableware plates and a chef's-choice nigiri course around JPY 7,700.
Otaru · IronaiJapan
Sushidokoro Yoshi
Owner-chef operation with a reservation-only omakase from JPY 15,000 at dinner and 12,100 at lunch; cherry salmon and sea urchin are highlights.
Otaru · HanazonoJapan
Takara Sushi
Family-run counter chosen for Tabelog Sushi EAST 100 in 2021 and 2022; known for medium-fatty Toi tuna, sea urchin and soft conger eel sushi.
Otaru · Sushiya-dori, HanazonoJapan
Otaru Masazushi
Long-established Sushiya-dori counter serving Otaru-caught seafood as nigiri sets, courses and by the piece; a landmark of the sushi street.
Otaru · Sushi streetJapan
Sushiya-dōri寿司屋通り
A street lined with sushi shops in the old port of Otaru, an easy day trip from Sapporo.
Otaru · Sushi Street (Hanazono)Japan
Otaru Sushiya-dori
A street of about 200 meters between Route 5 and the Otaru Canal, lined with roughly 15 sushi shops that serve local uni, shako (mantis shrimp) and squid.
Otaru · SakaimachiJapan
Otaru Takeno Sushi
Sushi in a restored early-Taisho warehouse on Sakaimachi-dori; Hokkaido-named nigiri sets and the Ainori-don with three chosen toppings. Closed Thursdays.
Sushi chains across Japan
Nationwide · EverywhereJapan
Sushiroスシロー
Japan's largest conveyor-belt chain. Order by touchscreen; most plates are about the price of a coffee.
Nationwide · EverywhereJapan
Kura Sushiくら寿司
A kaiten chain known for its plate-return prize game, Bikkura-pon.
NationwideJapan
Hama Sushiはま寿司
Conveyor-belt chain with about 646 domestic outlets and 110 overseas as of 2026.
NationwideJapan
Kappa Sushiかっぱ寿司
Conveyor-belt chain with about 299 domestic outlets and 8 overseas as of 2026.
NationwideJapan
Uobei魚べい
Domestic brand of Genki Global Dining Concepts, sister to Genki Sushi. Sushi is ordered and delivered by lane.
NationwideJapan
Sushizanmaiすしざんまい
Chain with about 50 locations across Japan; its main store is in the Tsukiji Outer Market.
Frequently asked
- Where can I eat sushi in Otaru?
- The Sushi Directory lists 8 sushi restaurants in Otaru, including Isezushi, Nigiri Kikuzen, Sushidokoro Yoshi, Takara Sushi, Otaru Masazushi.
- Where to have omakase in Otaru?
- Omakase counters listed in Otaru include Isezushi, Nigiri Kikuzen, Sushidokoro Yoshi, Takara Sushi.