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Best sushi in Nara

Nara's sushi tradition is kakinoha-zushi, mackerel and salmon pressed on rice and wrapped in antibacterial persimmon leaves, sold by century-old shops in Naramachi and at the stations. For nigiri, a few counters near Kintetsu-Nara are rated far above their prices on Tabelog.

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Top-rated sushi in Nara on Tabelog

The 15 highest-scoring sushi restaurants in Nara right now, by Tabelog score. Open the map to see where each one is, its hours and whether it takes cards.

Shiki no Sushi KuroutoSushi · Shin Omiya Sta. 55m
3.7025 reviewsDinner JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
Naramachi Sushi HanakoSushi · Kyobate Sta. 795m
3.6362 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
AzekuraJapanese Cuisine · Shin Omiya Sta. 541m
3.5777 reviewsDinner JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
Shidashi Ryori HisayaJapanese Cuisine · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 343m
3.5344 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
GyokuroSushi · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 443m
3.5332 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Sankyu Kashiwagi tenKaiten sushi · Shin Omiya Sta. 1637m
3.48146 reviewsDinner JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Washoku Dining TAKUIzakaya · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 319m
3.46124 reviewsDinner JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Sushi Sake Sakana Sugidama GakuenmaeSushi · Gakuemmae Sta. 134m
3.4081 reviewsDinner JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Sushi Sake Sakana Sugitama YamatosaidaijiSushi · Yamato Saidaiji Sta. 87m
3.39125 reviewsDinner JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
TsuruSushi · Nara Sta. 84m
3.3956 reviewsDinner JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Sushi Sake Sakana Sugidama Nara sanjou dooriSushi · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 288m
3.3755 reviewsDinner JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Kaki no Ha Sushi Honpo Tanaka Nara hontenSushi · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 149m
3.36480 reviewsDinner JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Totogin Kintetsu nara ekimae tenKaiten sushi · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 149m
3.3584 reviewsDinner JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Sushi GenjiIzakaya · Nara Sta. 264m
3.3228 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Tsukiji Higaya Nara famirii tenSushi · Yamato Saidaiji Sta. 242m
3.2964 reviewsDinner JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

Ranked by Tabelog score as of November 10, 2026, refreshed daily from Tabelog's ranking. Prices are Tabelog's per-person budget bands. Check hours and book with the restaurant before you go.

Where to find the best sushi in Nara

The neighborhoods where Tabelog's highest-rated sushi in Nara clusters:

Naramachi the old merchant quarter with machiya restaurants, cafes and sake bars
Kintetsu-Nara Station arcades with quick lunches and the famous mochi-pounding shop
Sanjo-dori the main street from JR Nara to the park, lined with restaurants

What sushi costs in Nara

Lunch: ¥1,500 to ¥5,000 (lunch omakase is the best value in Japan)
Dinner: ¥8,000 to ¥40,000 at a counter

How to order sushi, reservations and etiquette are on the Sushi guide.

Reading Tabelog scores for sushi in Nara

Nara graders are moderate: 3.4 is a strong recommendation for anything casual. The handful of kaiseki and sushi houses at 3.6+ are among the best in Kansai and reservations are easy compared with Kyoto.

Sushi is the most competitive category on Tabelog.

Sushi in Nara: questions people ask

Where is the best sushi in Nara?

Naramachi, Kintetsu-Nara Station and Sanjo-dori are where Nara's top-rated sushi clusters on Tabelog. Nara's sushi tradition is kakinoha-zushi, mackerel and salmon pressed on rice and wrapped in antibacterial persimmon leaves, sold by century-old shops in Naramachi and at the stations. TabeDog shows every listing in those neighborhoods on one map, sorted by Tabelog score, distance or price.

How much does sushi cost in Nara?

Lunch: ¥1,500 to ¥5,000 (lunch omakase is the best value in Japan). Dinner: ¥8,000 to ¥40,000 at a counter. TabeDog shows each restaurant's lunch and dinner price band before you go.

What is a good Tabelog score for sushi in Nara?

Sushi is the most competitive category on Tabelog. A 3.5 sushi counter is excellent; 3.8 and above are the places with months-long waiting lists. For kaiten sushi, 3.3 is already very good. Nara graders are moderate: 3.4 is a strong recommendation for anything casual. The handful of kaiseki and sushi houses at 3.6+ are among the best in Kansai and reservations are easy compared with Kyoto.

Which neighborhood in Nara should I stay in for sushi?

Naramachi. The old merchant quarter with machiya restaurants, cafes and sake bars. Kintetsu-Nara Station is the alternative.

Which sushi in Nara accepts credit cards?

Many small sushi shops in Japan are cash only. TabeDog shows whether each restaurant accepts credit cards, IC cards or QR payment, pulled from its Tabelog listing, so you know before you sit down.

Every sushi shop in Nara, on one map.

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