Sushi-ya Kozakura
Kanazawa
Restaurant in Kanazawa, Japan
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Price
JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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. Verified hours show lunch on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 12–1:30 PM, with dinner on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 6–9 PM. Wednesday is closed, the dress code is smart casual.
The restaurant is recognized in the Tabelog 100 - Sushi - WEST - 2025 list. Beyond that confirmed recognition, the available verified data is limited: specific seat count, chef name, menu format, reservation rules, beverage program, payment methods, child policy, private-room availability, parking, exact location details are not verified here and should be confirmed directly before planning around them.
Why the Format Works
For travelers comparing dining options in Kanazawa, Sushi-ya Kozakura is easiest to frame by its confirmed price bands, hours, smart-casual dress code, 2025 Tabelog 100 - Sushi - WEST recognition. Lunch is available on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, while dinner is available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. If you need another comparison point, Teppanyaki ｢Icho｣ is an allowed venue to consider, though any specific layout or service details should be checked directly.
How It Positions Against Peers
Sushi-ya Kozakura sits in the verified 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 rather than a place to choose based on unverified details.
Lunch is the lower verified 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, Sunday. Dinner runs from 6–9 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Wednesday is closed.
Because details such as exact address, counter size, course structure, booking lead time, dietary accommodations, payment methods, parking, smoking policy are not part of the verified record here, confirm those directly with the restaurant before visiting. 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
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, 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 verified dress code is smart casual, 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 verified price band at JPY 10,000–14,999 and runs 12–1:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Dinner is listed at JPY 20,000–29,999 and runs 6–9 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Wednesday is closed.
Is Sushi-ya Kozakura worth the price?
That depends on whether you value a Kanazawa meal in the verified JPY 20,000–29,999 dinner range or JPY 10,000–14,999 lunch range. The confirmed Tabelog 100 - Sushi - WEST - 2025 recognition is a useful signal, but details such as course format and seating are not verified here.
