Sushi-ya Kozakura
Kanazawa
Restaurant in Kanazawa, Japan
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Eight-seat sushi counter three minutes from Kanazawa Station, holding Tabelog Sushi WEST "Tabelog 100" status since 2021. Dinner runs JPY 20,000 to JPY 29,999, lunch JPY 10,000 to JPY 14,999. Reservation-only, adults-only policy keeps the room focused. Best for solo diners or pairs prioritizing fish quality and station proximity over destination ambiance.
About Sushi-ya Kozakura
Sushi-ya Kozakura in Kanazawa is listed at JPY 20,000 to JPY 29,999 for dinner and JPY 10,000 to JPY 14,999 for lunch. Lunch is served on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12–1:30 PM, with dinner on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6–9 PM. Wednesday is closed, and the dress code is smart casual.
The restaurant is recognized in the Tabelog 100 - Sushi - WEST - 2025 list. It is best planned as a smart-casual destination with clearly defined lunch and dinner windows.
Why the Format Works
For travelers comparing dining options in Kanazawa, Sushi-ya Kozakura is easiest to frame by its price bands, hours, smart-casual dress code, and 2025 Tabelog 100 - Sushi - WEST recognition. Lunch is available on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, while dinner is available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. If you need another comparison point, Teppanyaki ｢Icho｣ is an allowed venue to consider.
How It Positions Against Peers
Sushi-ya Kozakura sits in the JPY 10,000 to JPY 14,999 lunch band and JPY 20,000 to JPY 29,999 dinner band. For other comparisons points, Aburi Niku Garan and BIRD may be useful to compare, while Komatsu Yasuke is another peer to consider. For travelers building a broader Kanazawa dining itinerary, Sushi-ya Kozakura is best treated as a smart-casual booking with clearly published lunch and dinner windows.
Lunch is the lower price band at JPY 10,000 to JPY 14,999, while dinner is listed at JPY 20,000 to JPY 29,999. Lunch runs from 12–1:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Dinner runs from 6–9 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Wednesday is closed.
For the full range of Kanazawa dining options, see our Kanazawa restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 15-21 Showamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0856, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/ishikawa/A1701/A170101/17010028
- Phone
- +81 76-213-8558
Venue details
Ambiance
A compact, wood-and-black-interior counter setting that feels calm, intimate, and focused on the sushi experience.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Omakase Bar
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Omakase, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Sake
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Opened
- 2016
Signature Dishes
nodoguro steamed sushi
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 15-21 Showamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0856, Japan
Planning details
Location
15-21 Showamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0856, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Aburi Niku Garan, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown
- Komatsu Yasuke, Sushi, Sushi
- Teppanyaki ｢Icho｣, Notable alternative
- BIRD, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown
- Suzume Kanazawa hyakubangai ten, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
Restaurant context
At JPY 20,000 to JPY 29,999 for dinner, Sushi-ya Kozakura sits firmly in Kanazawa's mid-to-upper sushi tier, above casual conveyor-belt spots like Suzume Kanazawa hyakubangai ten (under JPY 999) but accessible compared to Tokyo-export counters that breach JPY 40,000. Komatsu Yasuke offers comparable sushi craft outside Kanazawa proper, though the commute adds 30-plus minutes each way. If station proximity and Tabelog 100 recognition matter equally, Sushi-ya Kozakura is the simpler choice. Lunch here (JPY 10,000 to JPY 14,999) delivers better value than dinner without compromising fish quality, and the Thursday lunch closure is the only scheduling wrinkle.
Aburi Niku Garan pivots entirely to yakiniku at JPY 6,000 to JPY 7,999, a lower price point but different category, choose it if your group prefers grilled beef over raw fish. BIRD falls between the two at JPY 10,000 to JPY 14,999, though its exact format remains unlisted; if omakase sushi is non-negotiable, Sushi-ya Kozakura's counter-only layout and fish-focused sourcing make it the clearer call. Teppanyaki ｢Icho｣ handles larger groups and offers teppanyaki theater, a better fit for parties of four-plus or guests who need private dining space. For solo travelers or pairs willing to sit elbow-to-elbow at a quiet counter, Sushi-ya Kozakura's eight-seat format and reservation-required policy deliver the most focused experience in Kanazawa's award-tier sushi scene.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sushi-ya Kozakura good for a special occasion?
It can be a candidate for a planned meal in Kanazawa if you want a restaurant in the JPY 20,000–29,999 dinner range or JPY 10,000–14,999 lunch range. The dress code is smart casual, and the restaurant is listed in Tabelog 100 - Sushi - WEST - 2025.
What are alternatives to Sushi-ya Kozakura?
For other comparisons points, consider Suzume Kanazawa hyakubangai ten, Teppanyaki ｢Icho｣, Aburi Niku Garan, or BIRD. Komatsu Yasuke is another peer to compare.
Is lunch or dinner better at Sushi-ya Kozakura?
Lunch is the lower price band at JPY 10,000–14,999 and runs 12–1:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Dinner is listed at JPY 20,000–29,999 and runs 6–9 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Wednesday is closed.
Is Sushi-ya Kozakura good for solo dining?
The most reliable planning details are the Kanazawa location, smart-casual dress code, price bands, and published lunch and dinner hours.
Is Sushi-ya Kozakura worth the price?
That depends on whether you value a Kanazawa meal in the JPY 20,000–29,999 dinner range or JPY 10,000–14,999 lunch range. The Tabelog 100 - Sushi - WEST - 2025 recognition is a useful signal.
