Conveyor belt sushi in Shizuoka Prefecture! 10 popular spots by area packed with fresh sushi toppings

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Numazu Sushi-no-suke Numazu Honten is a kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) restaurant located along National Route 414 in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The interior is compact, with only U-shaped counter seating, and one of its charms is how close you are to the sushi chefs.

Orders are written on paper and handed over, and diners can enjoy sushi that is made piece by piece each time.

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They use seasonal ingredients sourced from around Japan, with a focus on local fish delivered directly from Numazu Port.

One of the top recommendations is the ji-aji (local horse mackerel) caught in Suruga Bay. It has thick, meaty flesh with just the right amount of fat, so you can really taste the quality of the fish.

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They pay close attention not only to the sushi toppings but also to the shari (sushi rice), water, and tea.

For the rice, they use a custom blend of Koshihikari and Sasanishiki. Combined with their carefully chosen vinegar, it becomes glossy shari.

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Sushi Kaisen Uotei is a kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) restaurant run directly by a nakaoroshi (intermediate wholesaler) inside the Numazu Fish Market.

There are 65 seats in total, with counter and table seating available. Mt. Fuji can be seen from the second-floor windows, and the great location also makes this restaurant stand out.

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The sushi toppings use fish delivered fresh from the market every day. They offer a full lineup of three-piece assortments that change depending on the day’s catch, as well as comparison tasting menus.

They also seem to serve unusual dishes made with deep-sea fish from Suruga-wan (Suruga Bay).

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The sushi soy sauce is said to be brewed by Shuzenji Shoyu, a well-known soy sauce brewery in Izu City.

It is mild in saltiness with just the right amount of sweetness, bringing out the good flavor of the sushi toppings. Along with this traditional local taste, you can enjoy authentic nigiri (hand-formed sushi).

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Uoiso in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) restaurant where you can fully enjoy seafood that is unique to Izu.

From the windows inside, you can take in a full view of Sagami Bay. On clear days, another draw is the location, which offers a great view of Izu Oshima.

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The sushi mainly uses fish caught in the waters off Izu, and it is well regarded for both its generous portions and freshness.

They also offer items made with the day's recommended seafood, such as the “jizakana (local fish) three-piece nigiri” and the “shellfish three-piece nigiri.”

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One of the features here is that all sushi is served without wasabi. You can adjust the heat yourself later to suit your taste.

The shari (sushi rice) is made with sweet vinegar, and each bite is said to spread a gentle sweetness across your palate.

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This kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) restaurant is a 5-minute walk from Izukyu Line Izukogen Station. It serves toppings centered on hon-maguro (bluefin tuna) and local fish, paired with well-balanced shari (sushi rice).

The interior is spacious, with counter seats and box seats.

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The owner personally goes to the fixed shore nets in Izu-Hokkawa and sources fresh seafood each time.

The popular kinmedai (golden eye snapper) is said to be sourced directly from Inatori Fishing Port in Higashi-Izu. It has a light taste with a hint of sweetness.

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They also seem to pay close attention to the sushi rice so it matches each sushi topping.

They use Domestic rice and cook it in a gas kiln with strong heat. When served, it is kept at about body temperature, and diners can enjoy a light texture that gently falls apart in the mouth.

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Kaiten Sushi Uodonya is a conveyor belt sushi restaurant run by a fishmonger, located on the second floor of the roadside station Michi-no-Eki Kaikoku Shimoda Minato.

Inside, the seating is divided into counter seats and table seats. The large windows look out over Shimoda Port, and you can enjoy your meal while taking in the wide open view.

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They mainly serve fresh fish landed at Shimoda Port. In addition to A la carte nigiri, they also offer plenty of sets such as “jizakana zanmai” and “jikinmedai zanmai.”

The most popular sushi is the “jikinmedai (local kinmedai (golden eye snapper)).” It is said to have fine-textured, high-quality flesh packed with flavor.

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This is the “jikinmedai (local golden eye snapper) aburi bo-zushi (seared pressed sushi)”. It features half of a jikinmedai fillet marinated in sauce and made whole into a pressed sushi roll.

The fragrant, lightly charred skin and the sweet richness of the fat are said to balance well. The sushi rice contains shiso (perilla), which adds a fresh note.

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Nigiri no Tasuke is a conveyor belt sushi restaurant just a 2-minute walk from Izukyu-Shimoda Station on the Izu Kyuko Line. It is popular for letting guests enjoy authentic sushi without feeling formal.

The clean interior offers table seating that is popular with families, as well as counter seats that are easy to use even when dining alone.

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The sushi uses fresh fish landed in Izu Shimoda, such as kinmedai (golden eye snapper), budai (parrotfish), and isaki (grunt). Focusing on local fish sourced from the market, the restaurant serves seasonal nigiri that you can only enjoy at that time of year.

Another feature is that the chefs do not use machines and carefully shape each piece by hand.

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They also offer a wide selection of soups that are a must with sushi, including kani-jiru (crab soup) and ara-jiru (fish head and bones soup).

The “ara-jiru” is a piping hot bowl packed with concentrated seafood flavor. It also comes with plenty of fish meat.

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Suruga Wan Asa Dore Kaiten Sushi Nobuchan is a conveyor belt sushi restaurant located in Shimizu Sushi Yokocho inside S-Pulse Dream Plaza.

Orders can be placed on a tablet, so you can smoothly choose the sushi toppings you want to eat. The friendly staff also add to the appeal, creating an atmosphere that makes it easy to visit even with children.

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The restaurant is known for serving a wide variety of fresh seafood caught that morning, including bachimaguro (bigeye tuna) landed at Shimizu Port.

The “Three Kinds of Maguro Nigiri with Oma no Honmaguro (bluefin tuna from Oma)” is a plate with an assortment of nigiri such as akami (lean tuna) and chutoro (medium fatty tuna). It lets you enjoy the full umami of the tuna directly.

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They also offer set menus on weekdays only. In addition to nigiri sushi, they come with a mini Rice bowl and miso soup.

The mini Rice bowl is generously topped with fatty maguro (tuna), so you can enjoy its rich flavor.

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Nishiizu no Kaitenzushi Izu Totoya is a local kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi) restaurant in Kamo District, Shizuoka, run by a fishmonger. The restaurant has counter and table seating, so groups can also stop by with ease.

Although it is a kaitenzushi restaurant, you can also order your favorite toppings directly.

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The sushi toppings focus mainly on seafood caught in Suruga-wan (Suruga Bay).

In addition to staples like tuna and salmon, they also offer a daily changing menu. One of the special draws of this place is that you can enjoy the fresh just landed quality of the catch.

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They offer a wide range of makimono (rolled sushi), from standard options to creative variations.

The "tekkamaki (tuna roll)" has a modest amount of shari (sushi rice) and is packed tightly with tuna. It has a high quality taste, with a rich flavor said to be reminiscent of chutoro (medium fatty tuna).

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The sushi lineup is wide, from the standard picks to daily specials, and the 3-piece sets are especially good.

At "No.6," you can enjoy three kinds at once: scallop, tsubugai (whelk), and akagai (ark shell). All of them are said to be fresh, with no off notes.

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They also offer an Omakase sushi assortment on weekdays only.

The toppings are generous and the rice is slightly smaller, so you can really enjoy the flavor of the ingredients. It also comes with miso soup, and you can choose wakame (seaweed) or nori (seaweed) for the ingredients.

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Chogurume Kaiten Sushi Musashimaru Kosai Ten is a kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) chain restaurant in Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Inside, staff call out to one another, creating a lively atmosphere.

From (Each) seat, diners can watch the chefs make sushi right in front of them.

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They serve authentic sushi made with Special toppings that change with the seasons.

The “nama-shirasu (raw whitebait)” is a dish of fresh shirasu (whitebait) landed that day, topped with freshly grated ginger. Along with its smooth texture, you can enjoy its sea-fresh aroma and rich sweetness.

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The “Surprising Series,” topped with plenty of seafood piled over shari (sushi rice), is also popular.

The “Dosugee Kani Tenkomori” has a strong crab sweetness, and its fresh, rich flavor fills your mouth. It also comes in a big portion, so it is a good choice to share with a few people.