Taste the best sushi in Ishigaki Island! Thorough guide from local fish to popular restaurants!

Enjoy exquisite sushi on Ishigaki Island!

Do you like sushi?

Ishigaki Island is a seafood paradise! The sushi you can enjoy in Ishigaki Island has a special taste that is a fusion of fresh fish caught in the tropical sea and the island's unique food culture. It is loved by both tourists and locals.

In this issue, we will introduce a lot of famous restaurants and features of Ishigaki Island!

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What kind of attraction is sushi on Ishigaki Island?

Let's start with the characteristics of "sushi" and popular restaurants on Ishigaki Island!

Ishigaki Island/In-house Chef: Cooking in front of your eyes by the chef of "Sushi Kitakura", a popular restaurant that is hard to make reservations for! Gorgeous catering using local ingredients (No.355)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable30,000 yen

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Ishigaki Island's bounty of fresh seafood

The area around Ishigaki Island is a rich fishing ground nurtured by the Kuroshio Current. The clear waters are home to many fish ranging from colorful tropical fish to large migratory fish such as tuna.

The distance from the fishing port to the sushi restaurant is short,Fish caught in the morning are lined up for lunch.Also.

The taste of seafood unique to the islands is also unique, and many varieties that are hard to find in the Kanto and Kansai regions are appealing.

For tourists, it is a new discovery; for locals, it is a taste of their hometown.

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Sushi culture loved by tourists and locals alike

Sushi is popular on Ishigaki Island as well as in Honshu as a "little luxury menu".

Tourists head to sushi restaurants to "eat island fish! while the locals enjoy the taste and conversation at a familiar sushi restaurant.

During the tourist season, local regulars and tourists often gather around the same counter, where conversation naturally ensues.

Wide range of styles from conveyor-belt sushi to upscale restaurants

Sushi restaurants in Ishigaki Island are easyFrom conveyor-belt sushi to authentic high-end sushiThe sushi is available in a wide variety of styles, ranging from the traditional to the more traditional. Even the conveyor-belt sushi is of high quality and more satisfying than the price, as it uses fish directly from the local area.

Upscale restaurants are perfect for anniversaries and special meals. You can also choose according to your travel style and budget.

I still want to eat meat, too!
Ishigaki beef nigiri is also popular.

Fish is the standard when it comes to sushi, but on Ishigaki IslandNigirizushi made with Ishigaki beefis also very popular.

By lightly searing the tender meat with marbling to bring out the sweet fat,Like a steak.You will experience a sense of satisfaction.

This is the perfect luxury menu for meat lovers and those who "came all the way to Ishigaki Island, so I want to enjoy all the local specialties! This is the perfect luxury menu for those who want to enjoy all the local specialties since they came to Ishigaki Island.

Five recommended sushi restaurants on Ishigaki Island

We introduce popular sushi restaurants in Ishigaki Island with their features. All of them are so attractive that you may not be able to choose the best one.

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Ishigaki Island, Car Rental] W3 Class Car《Maximum 7 Passengers》 VELLFIRE 【With Airport Pickup Service】 (No.r-19)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable19,800 yen

Ishigaki Island, Car Rental S】Compact class car《Maximum 5 Passengers》Car navigation system standard equipment【Including deductible and wide coverage fee, No need to return full tank of gas】(No.r-13)開始時間8:00-19:00所要時間Negotiable11,600 yen

Pick-up service at Ishigakijima Island Terminal! Mitsubishi EK WAGON 《Maximum 4 Passengers》 Standard car navigation system (No.r-41)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable6,000 yen

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Ishigaki Sushi Kitakura

(on) a subscription basisA hidden gem of a restaurant where you can enjoy authentic sushi only in the omakase course. The nigiri sushi, made with the skill of a master trained in Kyoto, is delicate and deeply flavored.

Recommended for anniversaries and special occasions.

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Ishigaki Island/In-house Chef: Cooking in front of your eyes by the chef of "Sushi Kitakura", a popular restaurant that is hard to make reservations for! Gorgeous catering using local ingredients (No.355)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable30,000 yen

(2) Sushitaro

Sushitaro sources fresh ingredients not only from his hometown on Ishigaki Island, but also from all over Japan, including Tokyo Tsukiji, Hokkaido, and Fukuoka.

At home atmosphere,Easy to enter by yourselfThe joy is that it is a good point.Lunch Nigiri Setis cosy and easy to stop by between sightseeing.

Kappo Sanzushi

This long-established sushi restaurant has been a local favorite for many years. It is well known for its careful work and fresh ingredients, especially the nigiri made with seasonal fish.

The restaurant is calm and relaxing.Unfortunately, children are not allowed in the restaurant.Yes, it is. It is crowded during the tourist season, so it is best to make a reservation to visit.

(4) Sushin-chu (sushi chef)

Present,Ishigaki Island's only & Japan's southernmost conveyor-belt sushi restaurantThe restaurant is a casual place for locals to go to. It is a restaurant that locals casually go to with stories unique to Ishigaki Island.

Ordering is by touch screen, so it is recommended for children.Open for lunch on weekdays and SaturdaysYes.

(5) Flower of the sea

A popular sushi restaurant where customers are mostly locals. The store, which used to be a coffee shop, is also homey and interesting.

There is a counter and a small tatami room.The restaurant is recommended for both solo diners and families. A la carte dishes are also abundant, and while the atmosphere is casual, the "sushi feeling" is sure to be satisfying.

Open until 3:00 a.m., how about sushi after a night of drinking?

5 Izakayas where you can also enjoy sushi

Here are some restaurants where you can enjoy sushi along with sake and a la carte dishes, perfect for those who are greedy.

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1) Kaijin Izakaya Minamoto

With seven stores on Ishigaki Island, you can't go wrong when it comes to fish! GEN is a restaurant in Ishigaki Island. We recommend not only fresh seafood dishes but also sushi.

A store run by a fishmonger called Marugen SuisanTherefore, the quality of the food is unlike that of an izakaya. It is a perfect match for awamori and island sake, and the place is crowded until late at night.

Ishigaki Beef and Seafood Restaurant Teppen

A popular izakaya with energetic staff and a lively atmosphere. Ishigaki beef nigiri is also available, and a wide variety of island cuisine is popular among tourists.

Spacious restaurant that can easily accommodate groupsBut reservations are recommended.

Sushi & Island Restaurant Jigori Ishigaki

It is an izakaya with a full seafood menu, and the sushi is fresh itself. Ishigaki beef and island cuisine are also available at this popular restaurant.

Many people stop by on their way home from sightseeing,Casual atmosphereIt is.

4) Izakaya Hitoshi, specializing in tuna

Hardest to get a reservation in Ishigaki Island.Hitoshi, also known as "Hitoshi," is a popular izakaya specializing in tuna dishes, from sushi to island cuisine, pizza, fried rice, and more,Happy to offer a diverse menuStore.

It is especially popular among tourists, with some people making reservations three months in advance....

If you are alone, you may be able to wander in on the same day.

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(5) Sushi and side dishes TSUNEMARU

A hidden gem that even the island's most discerning diners will be impressed by. Not only sushi, but also a wide variety of other dishes are popular.

The homey atmosphere is perfect for children.

It is run by a couple from Ishikawa Prefecture,Delicious Sake from IshikawaYou can also

About Sushi Restaurants in Ishigaki Island
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summary

Sushi of Ishigaki Island is appealing because of its unique ingredients such as island fish and Ishigaki beef. If you enjoy it with sightseeing, it will surely be an unforgettable memory of your trip.

Please give it a taste.

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