Taste the best sushi in Ishigaki Island! Thorough guide from local fish to popular restaurants!
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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!
◆If you want to enjoy seafood gourmet in Ishigaki Island
◆Popular Sushi Restaurants in Ishigaki IslandThose looking for
◆If you want to go to a popular local sushi restaurant on 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!
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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 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.
⚫︎ Hours: 1 part 17:30-19:30 / 2 part 20:00-22:00
⚫︎ Closed: No regular holidays
⚫︎ Budget: 16,500 yen (excluding beverages)
⚫︎ Parking: No
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(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.
⚫︎ Business hours: 11:00-15:00/17:00-24:00
⚫︎ Closed: No
⚫︎ Budget: Lunch 2,000 yen, Dinner 4,000 yen
⚫︎ Parking: No
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.
⚫︎ Hours of operation: 18:00-21:30
⚫︎ Closed: Wednesday
⚫︎ Budget: 5,000 yen
⚫︎ Parking: No
(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.
⚫︎ Hours: 11:00-15:00/17:00-22:30 (closed for lunch on Sundays and holidays)
⚫︎ Closed: No regular holidays
⚫︎ Budget: 2,000 yen
⚫︎ Parking: Available
(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?
⚫︎ Hours of operation: 5:00-3:00 p.m.
⚫︎ Closed: Thursday
⚫︎ Budget: 4,000 yen
⚫︎ Parking: No
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.
⚫︎ Hours of operation: 15:50-23:00
⚫︎ Closed: Monday
⚫︎ Budget: 3,000 yen
⚫︎ Parking: No
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.
⚫︎ Hours of operation: 15:00-22:00
⚫︎ Closed: No
⚫︎ Budget: 4,000 yen
⚫︎ Parking: No
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.
⚫︎ Hours of operation: 18:00-23:00
⚫︎ Closed: No
⚫︎ Budget: 5,000 yen
⚫︎ Parking: No
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.
⚫︎ Hours of operation: 16:30-22:00
⚫︎ Closed: No
⚫︎ Budget: 4,000 yen
⚫︎ Parking: Available
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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
⚫︎ Hours of operation: 18:00-23:00
⚫︎ Closed: No
⚫︎ Budget: 4,000 yen
⚫︎ Parking: Available
About Sushi Restaurants in Ishigaki Island
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Ishigaki Island offers a wide variety of sushi restaurants from conveyor-belt sushi to high-end sushi restaurants with full reservations, but the most affordable sushi restaurants are usually around 3,000 yen per person. Lunch is even more reasonable.
Gunkanmaki of sea grapes, nigiri of blue-skinned fish ilabucha, sei ika nigiri, and nigiri of luminous shellfish and giant clam.
Ishigaki beef nigiri is also surely cheaper and fresher and tastier than anything else you will find on Ishigaki Island.
Unfortunately, there are no conveyor-belt sushi chains on Ishigaki Island at this time. (As of August 2025)
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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