If you're going to kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) in Nagano Prefecture, start here! 5 popular restaurants by area

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"Gourmet Kaiten Sushi Sandaime Edomae Acchan Murai Honten" is a kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) restaurant known for its fresh toppings shipped directly from Toyosu Market in Tokyo.

The restaurant is located along National Route 19, and inside it has counter seats and box seats.

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The system lets you order from a touch panel installed at each seat. In addition to A la carte items, they offer the popular house specialty “Sanmai” series, as well as the “Itasan Omakase Five-Piece assortment,” which features the day’s recommended toppings.

The “Hokkai Sanmai” in the photo is popular because you can fully enjoy kani miso (crab tomalley), uni (sea urchin), and ikura (salmon roe).

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The "sukimi-gunkan (battleship roll topped with minced tuna)" uses hon-maguro (bluefin tuna) sukimi.

This popular item, praised in reviews, is topped with chunky pieces of rich, flavorful sukimi. They also recommend eating it with a good kick of wasabi.

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Himi Kitokito Sushi Matsumoto Ten is about a 13-minute walk from JR Hirata Station and sits along the national highway.

The restaurant has a large counter and box seating, with a high ceiling that makes the space feel open and relaxed. At the counter, which does not have a conveyor belt, the staff serve the sushi they make directly to you.

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The photo shows gunkan topped generously with shiroebi (glass shrimp), known as the jewel of Toyama Bay. It is also one of the popular dishes at this restaurant.

You can enjoy its rich depth of flavor and melting sweetness. The accompanying oba (perilla leaf) adds a nice accent.

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The "hon-maguro (bluefin tuna) chutoro (medium fatty tuna)" is known for its mellow taste. People say it offers a nice balance of rich umami and the clean taste of lean tuna.

The restaurant's exclusive soy sauce, made in the port town of Kanazawa, is said to bring out the good flavor of the ingredients.

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Kappa Zushi Minami Matsumoto Ten is a kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) restaurant with standard favorites, limited time sushi, and a wide range of side dishes.

It is a 12-minute walk from JR Minami-Matsumoto Station, and the spacious interior has a bright atmosphere.

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The sushi rice uses Domestic rice, centered on Haenuki from Yamagata Prefecture. It is known for its large grains and firm texture.

The standard menu item “maguro (tuna)” has a flavor you can enjoy year round. The restaurant’s dashi soy sauce is said to pair perfectly with it.

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The extensive side menu offers a wide lineup ranging from "ramen" and "tempura" to "desserts."

The photo shows the limited-time "Hokkai Miso Ramen." It is said to have a rich miso flavor, with lightly sweet corn that makes it pleasantly addictive.

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At Sushiro Sakudaira Ten, you can enjoy carefully made sushi topped with fresh ingredients shipped direct from the production region.

The restaurant is a 7-minute walk from JR Sakudaira Station, located along the national highway, and has a bright interior with natural decor.

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They use two kinds of soy sauce blended in-house to bring out the good flavor of the sushi.

The photo shows the limited-time "Maguro-zukushi (all tuna assortment)," a very filling menu with items like chutoro (medium fatty tuna) and aburi (seared), letting you enjoy rich, melt-in-your-mouth flavor.

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The "kisetsu no chawanmushi (seasonal savory egg custard)" is filled with seasonal ingredients like shiitake mushrooms and scallops. The contents change with the season.

It has a soft, jiggly texture with plenty of umami-rich dashi broth, and is said to go down nice and smooth.

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Hama Zushi Aeon Town Nagano Miwa Ten is a kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) restaurant on the first floor of Aeon Town Nagano Miwa.

It offers more than 90 kinds of sushi, along with a wide range of side dishes and desserts, and guests can enjoy their meal at ease in counter or table seating.

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This restaurant stands out for its Special ingredients. On the table, they provide several seasonings, including dashi soy sauce and kombu kelp soy sauce, so you can season to your taste.

The "hotate (scallop)" in the photo is said to let you enjoy a smooth, sticky texture and rich sweetness.

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The “ika sanshu assortment” is an assortment of “maika (common squid),” “akaika (red squid),” and “oba-zuke akaika (red squid marinated with oba (perilla leaf)),” letting you enjoy the differences in texture and seasoning.

The “oba-zuke akaika” is said to have a soft spread of oba aroma and a refreshing aftertaste.