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Kanazawa Kaiten Sushi Kirari

Exquisite sushi combining freshness, deliciousness, and the essence of Kanazawa

A conveyor belt sushi restaurant located in the rotary at the Kanazawa Port Exit of JR Kanazawa Station. Because they buy seafood directly that was caught that morning at Kanazawa Port, Nanao Port, and elsewhere, the freshness is outstanding. Although it is a conveyor belt sushi restaurant, sushi does not rotate on the belt; instead, they serve freshly made sushi after you order.

A popular choice is the "Kaga Five-Kind Set," where you can enjoy one piece each of "medium fatty tuna," "blackthroat seaperch," "salmon roe battleship roll," "red snow crab," and "shellfish." (*Subject to change depending on availability.) You will be surprised by the large size of the toppings in all of them. The four types of original "Hime Sushi" (princess sushi) served with a spoon are menu items that are also easy for children to eat.

Also featuring an original dish of nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) with gold leaf

This place is full of items that enhance the travel mood, such as 15 types of colorful picture plates inspired by Kanazawa and Kutani-ware soy sauce dispensers. They also offer sushi typical of Kanazawa, which accounts for 98% of Japan's gold leaf production. The "Blackthroat Seaperch Gold Leaf Sushi," which features two pieces of blackthroat seaperch covered in glittering gold leaf, is a creative sushi you will want to try at least once. Since the sweetness and umami are brought out with salt koji, you eat it boldly, gold leaf and all, without adding soy sauce.

In addition to sushi, there is a wide selection of a la carte dishes such as deep-fried gasu shrimp and "Kanazawa Oden." Why not enjoy them with some local sake from the Hokuriku region?

Kanazawa Kaiten Sushi Kirari

• Mast Square Kanazawa 1F, 1-9-16 Hirooka, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 1-minute walk from JR Kanazawa Station
• Mon-Thu 11:00-23:00 (Last entry 22:15)
  Fri-Sat 11:00-24:00 (Last entry 23:00)
• Open every day
• 076-223-5551
• None

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Morimori Sushi Kanazawa Station Front Store

Worth the wait in line. The deluxe three-piece platter

Located inside the Forus Kanazawa fashion building right outside the Kenrokuen Exit of JR Kanazawa Station, this popular restaurant often has a line before it even opens. It offers a wide variety of seasonal toppings, focusing on seafood from the Hokuriku region caught at fishing grounds in Noto, such as Kanazawa Port, Nanao Port, Ushitsu Port, and Wajima Port. A must-try is the various "three-piece assortments," which feature one piece each of the day's recommendations. You can luxuriously compare three types of fatty nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch): raw, marinated, and salt-seared. The "Hokuriku Shrimp Assortment" plate, featuring raw sweet shrimp, Toyama Bay white shrimp, and rich-tasting gasu shrimp, is also a must-eat.

Look forward to the kobako crab gunkan in winter

You can enjoy the flavors of the Sea of Japan each season with dishes like the "Hokuriku Five-Piece Assortment," featuring crunchy whelk, gasu shrimp, and nodoguro, or the "Firefly Squid Three-Piece Assortment," which includes raw firefly squid, black-ink squid, and soy-marinated squid. Regular customers also visit for the rare female snow crab, known as kobako-gani, which is only available during the fishing season from early November to the end of December. The gunkan-maki, served in a crab shell and topped with plenty of crab meat, inner roe, and outer roe, fills your mouth with a rich, savory flavor. The restaurant uses a touch-panel ordering system, so you can enjoy freshly made sushi.

Morimori Sushi Kanazawa Station Branch

• Kanazawa Forus 6F, 3-1 Horikawashinmachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 5-minute walk from JR Kanazawa Station
• 11:00-22:00 (Last entry 21:10, L.O. 21:30) *Last entry may be earlier depending on how crowded the restaurant is
• Open every day
• 076-265-3510
• Paid

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Mawaru Toyama-wan Sushitama Kanazawa Station Store

Enjoy seasonal Hokuriku delicacies like hand-peeled white shrimp and gando (young yellowtail)

A conveyor-belt sushi restaurant from the Kanazawa Tamazushi group, a long-established business with over 70 years of history. Seafood from Toyama Bay, known as a natural fish preserve, as well as seasonal fresh fish from all over the country, are delivered twice a day. The ingredients are prepared and served each time. We recommend the "Kanazawa Assortment," which features three types of fish that represent the Hokuriku region: nodoguro, gasu shrimp, and red snow crab. The richly sweet white shrimp is served wrapped in kelp rather than seaweed. The subtle saltiness of the kelp and the plump texture of the hand-peeled shrimp are irresistible.

A famous restaurant inside the station building, perfect for a visit as soon as you arrive at Kanazawa Station

A surprisingly popular item is the "grilled conger eel," made from conger eel caught at Kanazawa Port and other locations, simmered in a homemade sauce and then grilled until fragrant. It is fluffy, tender, and addictively delicious. You can enjoy local flavors, such as sushi rice made from 100% Ishikawa-grown Koshihikari rice and soy sauce from Tsurugi Town, Ishikawa.

The complimentary miso soup on weekdays also has a comforting flavor. It is self-service and you can have as many refills as you like. The restaurant is located in the "Hyakubangai" station building directly connected to Kanazawa Station, making it convenient to stop by immediately after arriving in Kanazawa or before heading home.

Mawaru Toyama-wan Sushitama Kanazawa Station Branch

• Kanazawa Hyakubangai Anto West 2F, 1-1 Kinoshinbo-cho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Directly connected to JR Kanazawa Station
• 11:00–21:00 (L.O. 20:30)
• Irregular holidays
• 076-235-3238
• Paid

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Kaiten Sushi Sushikuine! Kanazawa Station Front Store

Boasting fresh ingredients shipped directly from ports across the country

A popular restaurant located on the 2nd floor of Cross Gate Kanazawa, a complex at the west exit of Kanazawa Station. They are thoroughly committed to freshness, placing buyers at major ports across the country from Hokkaido to Okinawa to procure fish that has just been landed. In particular, for their salmon roe, they bring soy sauce from the Ono district of Kanazawa City to the production area in Hokkaidoto pursue a unique seasoning. By building close relationships with production areas, they achieve exceptional freshness and quality.

The toppings are satisfyingly large, allowing you to fully enjoy the natural flavor of the fish, which is another appeal. As the restaurant attracts many tourists, it offers a wide variety of local fish landed at Kanazawa Port, making it easy to enjoy Kanazawa's sushi culture.

Enjoy the unique flavors of Kanazawa paired with local sake

Popular menu items include exclusive sets such as the "Kirameki 5-piece Platter," which features Hokuriku delicacies like blackthroat seaperch and yellowtail, and the "Kanazawa Zukushi." There are also value lunch menus exclusive to the restaurant during lunch hours. Enjoying them with local sake will help you feel even closer to Kanazawa's unique food culture.

Although it is a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant, the sushi does not actually rotate; orders are placed via tablet, and dishes are delivered to your seat via a dedicated lane, allowing for a smooth dining experience. With a total of 106 counter and table seats, the spacious interior and relatively short wait times are also a welcome point.

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The appeal lies in being able to enjoy a wide range of fish, from local Kanazawa Port catches to seasonal fish from all over the country. Being located in a complex with shops and restaurants, it's also great to enjoy a meal along with souvenir shopping.

Sushi Kuinee! Kanazawa Station Front Branch

• Cross Gate Kanazawa 2F, 1-5-3 Hirooka, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 3-minute walk from JR Kanazawa Station
• 11:00 - 21:00 (L.O.)
• New Year's Day *Subject to irregular holidays
• 076-204-8037
• None *Paid parking available nearby

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Kaiten Sushi Okura

A pioneer in Kanazawa, a fiercely competitive area for conveyor belt sushi

Opened in 1969, this is a pioneer of conveyor belt sushi in Kanazawa. It is a restaurant that has been popular for offering casual sushi since the days when there were only a few eateries in the "Omicho Market." Even today, nearly half of the customers are local regulars. The manager visits the Kanazawa Central Market every morning to procure seasonal seafood from all over the country. Be sure to check out the "Today'sRecommendations" that change every day."

Indulge in a five-piece platter of local seafood with generous toppings

The "three-piece platter" and "five-piece platter" menus were created in response to female customers who wanted to eat a variety of toppings one piece at a time. If you want to fully enjoy local Hokuriku fish, you should definitely try the "Kanazawa Five-Piece Platter," which features local sweet shrimp, blackthroat seaperch, yellowtail, live whelk, and hand-peeled white shrimp. Every piece is large and very satisfying.

Except for the fishing ban period from July to August, the rich, local gasu shrimp are also a highlight. Come and enjoy Kanazawa's seasonal seafood, such as red squid and shellfish in summer, sandfish and sweet shrimp in autumn, and winter delicacies like cold yellowtail, cod milt, and snow crab, which is delicious even down to its tomalley.

Kaiten Sushi Okura

• 38-6 Shimotsutsumicho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 15-minute walk from JR Kanazawa Station
• 5-minute ride on the Hokutetsu Bus "Kanazawa Loop Bus (Left Loop)" from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Musashigatsuji/Omicho Market" and it is right there.
• 10:30–18:00
• Wednesdays
• 076-231-3317
• Paid

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Omicho Ichiba Sushi Main Store

A popular, welcoming shop in the lively Omicho Market

"Because we want you to eat fresh toppings at their most delicious state, all our sushi is made to order. However, we offer it at conveyor belt sushi prices," says the landlady. The homey atmosphere of the restaurant is also a charm. In addition to the Kanazawa Central Market, they source from experts within the "Omicho Market" such as the neighboring Yamaka Suisan and Oguchi Suisan. The chefs rhythmically prepare sushi with the morning's catch. A popular set menu is the "Blackthroat Seaperch Tasting Platter," which features 7 pieces on a sushi geta, including raw and seared blackthroat seaperch, tuna nakaochi, and whelk. The deliciousness of the blackthroat seaperch, with its spreading sweetness of fat, is exceptional.

Savor nigiri sushi featuring the king of white fish, blackthroat seaperch, and Noto pufferfish

Pufferfish from Ishikawa Prefecture, which boasts the highest catch of wild pufferfish in Japan, is also exquisite. The super-fresh pufferfish nigiri sushi is lightly seared and served topped with ponzu jelly and grated daikon radish with chili, so you can enjoy it as-is for a refreshing taste. Gas shrimp have a sweet, plump texture that is truly superb. The marlin, known as "sawara" in Kanazawa, is also a popular item with a light, non-greasy fat. In addition to nigiri sushi, there is a wide variety of hearty seafood bowls, such as the "Seasonal Chef's Choice Bowl" and the "Luxury Bowl" containing blackthroat seaperch. The restaurant opens at 8:00 AM, so visiting for breakfast is a great idea.

Omicho Ichiba Sushi Main Branch

• 28-1 Shimo-omicho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 15-minute walk from JR Kanazawa Station
• 5-minute ride on the Hokutetsu Bus "Kanazawa Loop Bus (Left Loop)" from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Musashigatsuji/Omicho Market" and it is right there.
• 8:00–20:00 (L.O. 19:30)
• Open every day
• 076-261-9330
• Paid

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Mawaru Sushi Ponta

Authentic sushi prepared by skilled chefs at conveyor belt sushi prices

Founded as a diner, the restaurant transitioned into a conveyor-belt sushi shop in 1999. Located right in front of the Kanazawa Central Wholesale Market, its philosophy is to source fresh fish from Kanazawa Port and across the country and offer it at affordable prices. It is bustling with local office workers on weekdays and families in the evenings, most of whom order set menus. There are seven types of lunch sets, with the "A Lunch" featuring 10 pieces of nigiri and the "Manpuku (Full Stomach) Lunch" featuring 12 pieces, both at great value. Individual items are also reasonably priced.

Guaranteed freshness. The complimentary fish head soup is also delicious

Recommended individual items include sweet shrimp, whelk, bonito, and fatty mackerel caught at Kanazawa Port. In winter, you can find milt and Kobako crab, which is enjoyed with its rich-tasting inner roe (found inside the shell) and outer roe (found on the abdomen). The sushi is not served on the conveyor belt, so you can order and enjoy it freshly made. Furthermore, the complimentary "fish head soup" is also popular here. The seafood broth is deeply flavorful, and many people go back for seconds. In addition to counter seating, there are booth seats and table seats where you take off your shoes, making it comfortable for families and groups.

Mawaru Sushi Ponta

• 4-15-1 Sainen, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 5-minute drive from JR Kanazawa Station
• 10:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00 *Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00–14:00
• Wednesdays (Open if it is a public holiday)
• 076-261-4885
• Free

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Kanazawa Maimon Sushi Main Store

Enjoy Hokuriku seafood served on Kutani ware, known as "Kaga-mae Sushi"

This restaurant is bustling every day with a wide range of customers, from tourists and families with children to office workers and seniors. The secret to its popularity is the fresh seafood sourced by experts who know Ishikawa's fish inside and out. The menu centers on fish shipped directly from ports in Kanazawa and Noto/Nanao, which are then prepared by skilled chefs and served as nigiri sushi after you order. To taste the best of Hokuriku all at once, try the "Kaga Hyakumangoku Nigiri," which includes nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch), sweet shrimp, crab meat, and two daily specials. The sushi is served on colorful Kutani ware, a touch of hospitality typical of Kanazawa.

Fully enjoy fresh fish caught this morning and shipped directly from Kanazawa Port

Be sure to check the "Today's Recommended Menu" for fresh catches shipped directly from Kanazawa Port, such as Noto filefish, bigfin reef squid, namera (longtooth grouper), and gando (a yellowtail slightly smaller than the full-grown size). For the sweet and rich gasu shrimp, they even include fried shrimp heads. There is also a wide selection of three-piece sets, including the "Manager's Selection Nigiri," "Salt and Lemon Assortment," "Aburi (seared) Assortment," and "Tuna Assortment." For children in elementary school or younger, they offer the "Fun Sushi Shop Set," which allows kids to make their own nigiri, gunkan, and inari sushi.

Kanazawa Maimon Sushi Main Store

• 3-20-7 Nishishin-machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 8 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station
• 11:00–21:30
• New Year's Day *Irregular holidays occur 3 times a year
• 076-234-1144
• Free