Kura Sushi Osaka Review: Affordable Conveyor Belt Sushi

Tuna and Green Onion, Kura Sushi, Osaka, Japan

Kura Sushi is a popular Japanese conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain known for its affordable sushi dishes. Founded in 1995, Kura Sushi today has over 450 locations in Japan along with 22 in Taiwan and 47 in the United States. On my recent visit to Osaka, I stopped by the Kura Sushi Shinsekai Tsutenkaku location …

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Numazuko Shinjuku Tokyo Review: Conveyor Belt Sushi

The beautiful Soy Marinated Tuna, Numazuko Shinjuku Honten, Tokyo, Japan

Kaiten Sushi Numazuko Shinjuku Main Store (Honten), located just outside the east exit of Tokyo’s JR Shinjuku Station, is a popular conveyor belt sushi restaurant. While this restaurant might not be as cheap as nearby Uobei Sushi, the quality of the seafood makes it popular with travelers. Quick Takeaway My Take: I enjoyed most of …

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Genki Sushi Shibuya Review: Affordable Sushi Train in Tokyo

The famous sushi train, Genki Sushi, Tokyo, Japan

Permanently Closed This Genki Sushi location in Shibuya has permanently closed. This review describes my visit before it closed. If you were looking for the “bullet train” sushi experience, you can find the exact same thing just a 5-minute walk away at Uobei Shibuya Dogenzaka Store. It is run by the same company, and the …

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Sushi no Musashi Kyoto Station Review: Affordable Conveyor Belt Sushi

Salmon passing by on the conveyor belt

Sushi no Musashi is a casual conveyor belt sushi restaurant inside Kyoto Station near the Hachijo Exit. I had previously eaten at its Sanjo location, and during my November 2018 trip, I visited the Kyoto Station branch to see whether it offered the same combination of affordable sushi and the freedom to choose whatever looked …

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Mori Mori Sushi Kanazawa Review: Conveyor Belt Sushi at Omicho Market

Minced Fatty Tuna & Yolk with Scallion, Mori Mori Sushi, Omicho Market, Kanazawa, Japan

If you are looking for a conveyor belt (sushi kaizen) restaurant serving fresh yet affordable sushi in Kanazawa, then head on over to Mori Mori Sushi. This popular local chain has locations all around Kanazawa including the one I recently visited at Omicho Market. Mori Mori is one of the most popular sushi restaurants in …

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Uobei Shibuya Review: Affordable Sushi Train in Tokyo

Red Center of Bluefin Tuna, Uobei Shibuya Dogenzaka, Tokyo, Japan

Uobei Shibuya Dogenzaka Store, owned by Genki Sushi Co., Ltd, is a chain of sushi restaurants found all over Japan specializing in affordable but high-quality sushi. Located in Shibuya, not far from the world-famous Shibuya Crossing, this specific branch is a favorite for travelers looking for a high-tech dining experience. Uobei isn’t your typical traditional …

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