Restaurant in Miyazaki, Japan
10 seats, four-year award streak — book early.
Hitotsu is Miyazaki's strongest case for counter sushi outside Japan's main cities: four consecutive Tabelog Bronze awards (2023–2026), a Tabelog score of 4.09, and 10 counter seats priced at JPY 15,000–19,999 per head. Easier to book than Tokyo equivalents and anchored in Kyushu's local seafood sourcing, it is worth a specific trip for a serious dinner or special occasion.
Hitotsu is the strongest argument for making a detour to Miyazaki. A 10-counter-seat sushi bar that has held the Tabelog Award Bronze every year from 2023 through 2026, and earned a place in Tabelog's Sushi WEST Top 100 in both 2022 and 2025, this is not a local curiosity — it is a destination restaurant that happens to sit outside Japan's usual fine-dining circuits. At JPY 15,000–19,999 per head (with some reviewers reporting JPY 20,000–29,999 on the high end), it is priced below comparable counter-sushi experiences in Tokyo or Osaka and is significantly easier to book. If you are in Kyushu for any reason, this warrants a specific trip to Miyazaki.
Ten counter seats. Two seatings per evening — 17:30 and 20:00. No private rooms, no walk-in option worth gambling on. The format is pure counter sushi: you sit directly in front of the chef, the pacing is the kitchen's, and the room stays quiet enough that conversation actually works. For a special occasion or a serious date dinner, the intimacy of the space is a practical asset, not just an aesthetic one. This is the kind of room where noise is not a problem.
The venue's own positioning centres on Miyazaki's ingredient provenance , Kyushu seafood sourced close to origin, with the prefecture's fishing waters and agricultural producers informing what appears on the counter. Miyazaki is not a region that typically appears on international fine-dining itineraries, which means the fish arriving here travels a shorter distance from sea to service than at most comparably priced Tokyo counters. That sourcing proximity is part of what the price reflects, and it is a credible justification for the JPY 15,000–19,999 bracket given the award track record behind it.
Hitotsu opened on 11 January 2022. Earning four consecutive Tabelog Bronze awards by 2026 , and back-to-back Sushi WEST Top 100 selections , within that timeframe is a faster recognition trajectory than most sushi counters in larger cities achieve. The Tabelog score sits at 4.09–4.12 depending on the award year. Google reviews average 4.7 across 85 ratings. Both signals point in the same direction: consistent execution at a high level, not a one-season highlight.
The drink programme leans into local identity: sake and shochu are both given specific attention, and the venue describes itself as particular about both. Wine is available. Credit cards are accepted (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Amex, Diners). No electronic money or QR payment. The room is fully non-smoking.
For context on how Hitotsu fits within Japan's broader fine-dining tier: venues like Harutaka in Tokyo or Goh in Fukuoka operate at higher price points and with longer booking windows. Hitotsu delivers a comparable counter experience at a lower price and with meaningfully less friction to book. If Michelin-listed Tokyo omakase is your benchmark, Hitotsu sits just below that tier in terms of name recognition but within credible range on quality signals.
No formal dress code is listed, but at JPY 15,000–19,999 per head with four consecutive Tabelog Bronze awards, smart casual is the sensible floor. Think clean, unfussy , the kind of outfit you would wear to a serious counter meal anywhere in Japan. Overly casual dress would be out of place; a jacket is welcome but not required.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy relative to comparable award-winning counters in Japan, but with only 10 seats across two seatings per night , and closure on Wednesdays plus two Tuesdays per month , availability moves faster than the ease rating implies. Book at least 1–2 weeks out for a weekday seat; weekends deserve 3–4 weeks' notice, especially if your dates are fixed. Online reservations are available through the venue website.
Yes , and it is the only option. All 10 seats are counter seats. There are no tables, no private rooms, and no walk-in guarantee. The entire experience is built around the counter format, which suits solo diners and couples well. Groups of more than 4 should note that private hire is unavailable.
Within Miyazaki, Isshinzushi Koyo and iwanaga are the closest sushi-tier comparisons. For a different cuisine at a lower price, Ranpu Tei (Yoshoku/European, JPY 8,000–9,999) or Chinese Sen (JPY 10,000–14,999) offer strong alternatives if the sushi counter format does not fit your occasion. See our full Miyazaki restaurants guide for broader options.
Dinner only , Hitotsu does not serve lunch. Two evening seatings run nightly (except closures): 17:30 and 20:00. The first seating is the more relaxed choice if you want a quieter room; the second seating suits those who prefer a later start. Both run to the same menu and price range.
Yes, with some caveats. The 10-seat counter, focused sake programme, and four-year award track record make it a credible choice for a birthday dinner, anniversary, or serious date meal in Miyazaki. The room is intimate and quiet. The limitation is that private rooms are unavailable, so if your group needs exclusivity, you will need to book the full counter (private hire is also unavailable). For two people, it is close to ideal for a celebration meal at this price tier.
It is well-suited to solo dining. Counter-only seating means a solo guest faces no awkward table dynamics, and the format , chef-facing, paced by the kitchen , is one of the more comfortable solo fine-dining experiences in Japan. The price (JPY 15,000–19,999) is the main consideration; solo counter sushi at this level is a deliberate spend, not a casual drop-in. If solo omakase is your format, Hitotsu is the right call in Miyazaki.
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How Hitotsu stacks up against the competition.
No dress code is listed in the venue's own records, but a 10-seat counter sushi bar holding Tabelog Bronze four years running attracts guests who dress neatly. Smart casual — clean, presentable, nothing overly casual — is a sensible call. Avoid heavy cologne or perfume; close-quarters counter dining makes that a practical courtesy, not just etiquette.
Book as early as possible — ideally four to six weeks out for weekend seatings. With only 10 counter seats and two seatings per evening, availability disappears fast. Online reservations are available via the venue website (hitotsu-myzk.com); the phone number is 090-2113-0111 if you need to call directly. Note that changes carry a cancellation fee, so confirm your date before booking.
All seating at Hitotsu is counter seating — every one of the 10 seats faces the bar. There is no table option and no private room. If counter sushi isn't the format you want, this is not the right venue, but if you're comfortable at the counter, the format suits solo diners and pairs well.
Within Miyazaki, Isshinzushi Koyo and iwanaga are the closest local alternatives in the sushi category. Ranpu Tei and Chinese Sen cover different cuisine territory for those who want variety on a multi-night stay. None carry the consecutive Tabelog Bronze Award run (2023–2026) that Hitotsu has established.
Dinner only. Hitotsu does not offer lunch service — the Tabelog budget data shows dinner at JPY 15,000–19,999 with no lunch pricing listed. Both evening seatings (17:30 and 20:00) cover the full experience; the second seating at 20:00 gives more flexibility if you're arriving from outside Miyazaki.
Yes, with caveats. The four consecutive Tabelog Bronze Awards and Tabelog Sushi WEST Top 100 selections give it a clear credential for a meaningful dinner. However, private rooms are unavailable and the venue seats just 10 at a shared counter, so it's not the right fit if your group needs privacy. For two people marking an occasion, the counter format works well.
Yes — counter-only seating with 10 seats is a format that suits solo diners well. You get a direct view of the preparation and there is no social awkwardness of occupying a table meant for groups. At JPY 15,000–19,999 per person for dinner, it's a higher-spend solo meal, but for a serious sushi occasion while in Miyazaki, the Tabelog Bronze credential justifies it.
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 18:00 - 20:30 21:00 - 23:00
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