The 10 best sushi restaurants and sushi bars in Hakone-machi

Amazing sushi restaurant ! The service is great, the chef and waitresses are very friendly and gentle. The sushi, especially tunas are insanely good. Best miso soup I had in all Japan. Can’t wait to come back

We went near lunch closing time thus the previous groups were all leaving, and we get the full attention of the sushi chef. The sushi are very good for a mountainous town but that's pretty normal in many other coastal towns and cities. Chef said he buys them fresh every morning. Price wise is a little higher but it's worth it.

This is the best sushi we had in Japan. The otoro was especially delicious. Service was great.

lovely sushi and sashimi place with friendly staff. recommend booking. seats at the bench or japanese seating on the floor for groups of up to 4. check out the specials (in japanese) but there are plenty of options from the menu (understandable in English). standouts were the eel (delicate) and the miso soup. expert sushi chefs and a nice place for dinner.

Came here for dinner with my fam and finished around 8PM and we cannot find a taxi or uber to go back to hotel and the restaurant even drove us back. Literally if not we didn’t know how to walk back since it is 2 hour walking. Besides that, the food is so so good 😍😍😍😍 my dad is super sensitive with fishy smell when eating sashimi but he love the food here so much!!!!!!

Local sushi spot that is very authentic. Several different omakase menu options to choose from. They have traditional floor seating and a few sushi bar seats. Highly recommend a reservation. Fish was fresh & the miso was incredible!

I was there for holiday and I was craving for sushi ( lunch time ) I found it from google and it was my first visit . The minute I opened the door i knew I had found a right place , sashimi was sooooo fresh , I read some reviews before choosing this place but it was so fresh , it was like eating in a stared / well known fine dinning in Tokyo ! It was so great I had to order more ! Staff was friendly and they were ok to communicate in English ( English menu and credit card accepted too ) I would come back next time ! Thanks chef for the wonderful lunch !

Soo good. So fresh and made with love by very experienced uncle and auntie. Beautiful origami. Love the teacups. Definitely worth the 30 minute wait (came at 12). Lovely experience of Japanese cuisine. We went on a Saturday and there was no queue from 13pm. When there is a queue you do have to write your name down on a desk.

The mackerel bowl was SO delicious, the soup, the sushi was amazing, all the food was so fresh!!! I had dinner twice in this place during my stay in Hakone. The owner is such a nice and friendly person and his family. It's definitely a great experience of Japanese cuisine. Highly recommended!!

The best sushi I had in Japan for now. The service does not speak English but they are very kind and try their best to serve you. It is not cheap, but is really really worth it for the quality they serve. The best fish I ever had. And served with love from two persons that made sushi from 60 years.

Local waters horse mackerel don in a beautifully tucked away family run sushi shop with emotive music and a myriad of trinkets to embellish a perfect experience further. I was manically happy with a strange tinge of nostalgia and deja vu throughout the meal. The rice in the don is a lovely temperature and texture with plenty of roe and onions mixed through to make it never tire my palate. And the fish has a slight robustness to the taste, slight fishiness and an pleasantly gelatinous but forgiving texture.

Great local Sushi experience with humble freindly Chef and his family. The restaurant is specialized in Aji (horse mackerel) and Toro Tuna. Served fresh and sweet, irresistibly delicious. It was one of the best Toro Taku (Fine chopped fatty Tuna with Yellow sweet pickle) I have ever tried. Definately worth travel and highly recommend. You could either pay the bill by cash or credit card.

One of the best surprised finds on my trip to Hakone. Almost like a hole in the wall restaurant that you won't even bat an eye. We went on a Monday night and thankfully we had the hotel staff call in advance to make a reservation because we realized the restaurant was only open at 5:30 and last order was 7:30 that night. There's about 4 tables in the entire restaurant and 6 seats at the sushi bar. We sat at the sushi bar and ordered okamase sushi, sashimi and sake. The owner and his wife was super friendly and tried their best to talk to us with his limited English that he had. We also discovered the chef was a master at paper cranes and displayed his work all over his shop. Thr paper cranes are folded with 15mm square paper and he uses the folded cranes to make art pieces out of them. He also challenges his customers in folding a paper crane out of the same size paper in 10mins and will display their work on a board bearing the challengers name and city. We tried, but failed

Very friendly owner who at age 81 worked nonstop, clearing dishes, prepping food. The horse mackeral rice bowl is very fresh, soup is simple which brings out the other dishes flavor.

We were at the Hakone Open Air Museum and came here for lunch since it was nearby. We ordered the Jo Chirashi, Fatty Tuna Don, and the Grilled Salmon Belly. Everything was really good but the Salmon Belly was my favorite.

I think 2 stars for convenience and some vegan options although it was super basic. Vegan options were truly no better than konbini food. He was out of the tofu so we got the vegan sushi (cucumber roll and pickled root vegetable rolls), inari, and edamame. I'm from Manhattan so there are plenty of inventive innovative vegan sushi. Nothing of substance here so you'll be hungry again very quickly. Nothing personal against the master as this seems to be standard across Japan. But today we'll be better off cooking for ourselves.

The cute restaurant has enough seating for a dozen people, so it felt intimate. Food was delicious. We felt warm cozy, and full - nice lunch in adorable setting.

Good price for sushi. Fish was fresh and presentation very nice. Authentic atmosphere :) Enjoyed a summo match on the tv while there. :)

Food is amazing, and with a good price! It has welcoming atmosphere, so definitely recommended. The place is run by a couple, so when it’s busy, you have to wait a long time.. they don’t have fixed opening hours. Only cash payments. Anyways worth it.

Amazing small restaurant. Very generous portions, the fatty tuna was on of the best I’ve ever eaten. Highly recommend, just near the Hakone open air museum (which I recommend too).

Delicious sushi, right next door to the open air museum. Opens at 5pm and was run by a friendly Japanese couple. Everything we ate was fresh and delicious and the service was friendly and fast. We watched him plate up our sushi and nigiri in front of us. Would go back for sure!

Wow, the most delicious and authentic sushi experience I've ever had. Sushi is prepared with love and expertise by a very friendly team of chefs; true craftsmanship. A fantastic Japanese cultural and culinary experience. Thank you so much

My son said they deserve 5 hearts! Oishi! Even the kid’s tuna roll has nice marble on it. The fatty tuna is nice pink. The sides that comes with the shellfish sashimi have shiso flowers.

Outstanding hospitality and food. I can only dream of revisiting this wonderful sushi restaurant. Chefs had prepared us Aburi sushi which was extremely tasty. Cannot recommend this place enough!

This had to be my favourite spot in all of Japan. From the traditional layout to the people it was all so beautiful. Every bite I had made me want more but sadly it ran out! Hakone and this restaurant will always be a great memory for me. Fun story I’ve got a few tattoos especially on my arms and were taught that sometimes small towns and old generations are scared of tattoos due to the yakuza. While we were eating our meals I saw the chef constantly glance at mine. I thought potentially I have offended them. After our meal the chef ran out to show me his freshly done tattoos in which we had a great conversation over before taking a pic! Never think you know what’s going on with out asking. We chatted with the chefs using google translate as they tried to speak their best English and we tried to speak our best Japanese it wasn’t going so well.

Excellent local sushi and sashimi restaurant that's also great value for money. Aside from the fresh local and seasonal fish, the miso soup that's served at the end of the meal was a highlight and packed with seafood, so save some space for it. As per another recent review foreigners are welcome here. The staff don't speak English however, so if you can't speak at least basic Japanese you'll struggle to enjoy the easy atmosphere and banter the staff have with their regular customers. Note also that Yamahiko Zushi is small with just six counter seats and two tables that can accommodate four each. At the counter seats there's a space where you can sit and dangle your legs, but the tables are on tatami so you'll need to sit cross legged on the floor. The place is packed every night so I wouldn't go without a booking, but if you do please note that empty seats are no indication that the seats are actually available, since they respect bookings.

Fresh, authentic, and full of care Yamahiko Zushi serves some of the freshest sushi around — simple, beautifully made, and full of flavour. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming, and you can really taste the chef’s passion for quality. A hidden gem in Hakone and absolutely worth visiting.

Really authentic , great sushi, wonderful setting and staff

Lovely sushi experience, highly recommend the supreme grade set. The staffs were very accommodating with our annoying kid.

Ordered 松ちらし (Matsu Chirashi) and it was insanely good. The ingredients were fresh without any fishy smell. Not a tourist trap and worth visiting if you are around the area.

You can't go wrong with sushi in Japan. Loved everything about this place. The fresh fish, friendly service, reasonable price and central location. Will definitely return.

You have to go here! The sushi was amazing! Kind and helpful staff. They even brought us edamame beans and miso soup to start, as a little bonus. Topped it off with some delicious whiskey and soda! Wonderful meal, and affordable!

Authentic sushi chef, fresh and good sashimi, very nice makuro don. Reasonable price, choice of fish is a bit limited.

Setting is small and traditional, sushi done by elder sushi maker. Sushi nicely presented but taste is just average. Menu on the outside looks authentic (Japanese only) though the menu once seated is in English and pictures too. All clients were Japanese tourists.

Great service and very good sushi. We got the maguro sashimi plate and they gave us free edamame and miso soup. Very fast service as well.

Great meals can come from unexpected places! Tokyo Sushi may seem like just another non-descript little house in just another one of many unassuming residential areas in Hakone, but it is in fact a hidden gem of an omakase place. The restaurant itself is small and cozy, its interiors adorned with quaint and vintage paraphernalia; reminders of bygone days. The owner and chef is a friendly old man who prepares and serves every piece of sushi in front of you with a casual seriousness. His wife assists in the background; unobtrusively attentive. The sushi itself is fantastic. Fresh, exquisitely prepared and, given the quality, very good value 😌 This is one of those meals you hope to have more of in Japan. Peaceful. Delicious. Memorable. *they were so nice, even gave me a cute postcard and keychain before I left 😁

LOVED THIS SUSHI PLACE ! I went with a friend tonight, Friday night at 8pm, we found a table and the atmosphere is very authentic. Salmon nigiri is amazing, same as for fatty tuna nigiri. The rest is very good too! Truly recommend it <3 <3

incredible sushi and sashimi, our favourites were the fatty tuna & medium fatty tuna. the sushi chef was very stoic and serious about his craft, so glad we got to experience it. the lady owner was extremely cute, she gave us handmade mt fuji keychains as we were paying the bill. A very hospitable couple & a very lovely meal

I felt like I was having dinner at my grandparents’ house! It was so homely and filled with little trinkets. The hosts were an elderly couple and they were the absolute sweetest. The food was the best sushi I’ve ever had. The Uni sushi was out of this world - we loved it so much we had to order it twice! When we left they also gave us little trinkets as gifts. It really feels like they do it out of love, and also that they appreciate the company of having travelers on their doorstep :) SO worth the money, it was really affordable for what we had!! Can’t recommend this place enough!!

I personally have never really had much sushi in my life, I’ve mainly been a Ramen/soba lover. However tonight I might have some of the best taste experiences in my life. So much depth of flavour and warm, wonderful kind hosts. you really get a sense of omotenashi (Japanese hospitality) here. I also think for the price it is incredible value for such brilliant quality. In the UK where I’m from this would easily be double the price. Also, this was my first uni (sea urchin) experience. I was sceptical but that first bite blew me away!! There were so many different flavours in that one bite I couldn’t work out what was coming next! 🤤🤤🤤1000000000 / 10 🌟🌟🌟

Absolutely amazing place! One of the best sushi we had ever! So lovely service! We will definitely comeback!

Such a great find!!! The salmon is truly amazing and the owners are so sweet. You feel like you’re right in their home.

We just walked in and were lucky to get a table - the place is quite small. We chose Chefs set and local fish set. Everything was simply amazing. Chef’s set is for general sushi lovers while local fish set is for those who want to explore. Miso soup was made with clams and was also much better than usual one. Service was very good as well.

Best sushi I’ve had in Japan so far Sushi Chef is best Fresh fish and great local fish

Really amazing sushi. Definitely very local and great. Last order is 8pm and closes at 9 but need to get in before 7pm to actually get a spot. I would recommend reservations as there is not that many seats. 7 piece chefs choice was great.

Beautifully prepared food - so fresh and delicately presented. Open late in the evening. A wonderful dining experience - thank you.

Walking by and found them. Hidden gem.

Would not serve Americans.

(Translated by Google) Good price, fresh, sweet, full flavor. Want to eat more but still full. Most importantly, accept credit/debit card ❤️ We stayed at Blisstia and had the hotel call to make a reservation for us. It was only a 6-minute walk. At first, I was confused, thinking the shop was closed. There was a small sign on the floor that said "Open" in Japanese. 🍣 We went at 5:30 PM on Sunday. There were no people in the shop. At first, the atmosphere was a bit quiet because we can't speak Japanese. The lady who took our order was very cute. By 6 PM, the shop was full, so the atmosphere was good. There were only Japanese people. It is recommended to make a reservation on holidays because when we left, the tables were full. There were 2 of us and we got 1 cup of clam soup each. We ordered 1 glass of iced green tea each, which were refillable. The shop didn't charge us. The pickles were delicious. The menu is as shown in the picture. We ordered the same gen-sen nigiri and gen-sen don, just the appearance was different. 1 plate of grilled Japanese mackerel and 1 extra cup of clam soup. The bill is as shown in the picture. 👍 Personally, I think it is very good value for money. You should come and eat. 😇 (Original) ราคาดี สด หวาน เต็มคำ อยากกินเพิ่มแต่อิ่ม ที่สำคัญรับ credit/debit card ❤️ เราพัก Blisstia ให้โรงแรมโทรจองให้ เดินไปแค่6นาที ตอนแรกงงมากคิดว่าร้านปิด มีป้ายเล็กๆวางที่พื้นว่า "เปิด" เป็นภาษาญี่ปุ่น 🍣 เราไปวันอาทิตย์5.30PM เข้าไปร้านไม่มีคนเลย ตอนแรกจะบรรยากาศเงียบๆหน่อยเพราะเราก็พูดญี่ปุ่นไม่ได้ พี่ผู้หญิงมารับออเดอร์น่ารักมาก พอ6PMคนเต็มร้านบรรยากาศก็ดีเลย มีแต่คนญี่ปุ่น วันหยุดแนะนำให้จอง เพราะตอนเราออกมาคือโต๊ะเต็มค่ะ ไป2คนได้ซุปหอยมาคนละ1ถ้วย สั่งชาเขียวเย็นคนละแก้ว เติมได้ ร้านไม่ได้คิดเงิน ผักดองอร่อย เมนูมีตามภาพ เราสั่ง gen-sen nigiri กับ gen-sen don เหมือนกันเป๊ะ ต่างแค่หน้าตา แมคเคอแรลญี่ปุ่นย่าง1จาน ซุปหอยเพิ่มอีก1ถ้วย บิลตามรูป 👍 ส่วนตัวคิดว่าคุ้มค่าคุ้มราคามากๆค่ะ ควรมากิน 😇

A much more refined and elevated experience compared to the Western Cuisine Dining Room where the food was quite average for the price point. You do pay elevated hotel dining prices here but it’s counter seating with options for the whole family besides the set menu. The set menu includes a generous portion of food and the nigiri quality is solid. Credit card or room charge is accepted. Reservations recommended. Seating is indoor only.

The entrees were a highlight, beautifully balanced and intriguing. The chefs' knife skills were exceptional, yielding consistently thin cucumber slices for one of the entrees. While the sashimi was fresh, it wasn't the most remarkable I've had. Expect high prices, typical of a luxury hotel. We were lucky enough to sit in the private sushi room and the atmosphere was great. The monaka ice cream sandwich, however, was unforgettable, boasting an incredibly crisp wafer.

It was a nice experience though a bit more expensive than what I thought. The sushi chef and staff were friendly. The raw octopus was the best

(Translated by Google) It was delicious and I enjoyed it. You can also enjoy a wide variety of Japanese sake. We recommend comparing the drinks of Kuroryu's limited series! ! It's not pictured, but the cold corn soup was really delicious! ! I would like to visit in different seasons and enjoy different dishes. (Original) 美味しく楽しく満喫しました。 日本酒も豊富で楽しめます。 黒龍の限定シリーズ飲み比べおすすめです！！ 写真にはありませんが、冷製コーンスープめちゃくちゃ美味しかったです！！ 違う季節に伺いまた違ったお料理を楽しみたいと思います。

Food and atmosphere are good but service is something to improve. Waiter's briefing is not enough and waiter looks confused sometimes.

(Translated by Google) The atmosphere was nice, but the service, ingredients, and food were so terrible I was shocked. There was no coordination between the staff, and I could clearly hear the chefs discussing whether to reuse the kabosu citrus fruit left by customers. It was completely worthless. I can safely say that this is a restaurant aimed at inbound tourists. I would not recommend it to discerning Japanese people. The sushi ingredients themselves were quite ordinary, so unfortunately I will not be returning. (Original) 雰囲気は良いのに接客と食材、料理が酷すぎてびっくりした。スタッフ間の連携は取れておらず、客が残したカボスを再利用するかシェフ同士で相談する声が丸聞こえだわ、全くの価値を感じなかった。インバウンド向けのお店と言い切って良いでしょう。舌の肥えた日本人にはお勧めしません。 肝心の鮨の食材も至って普通であり、残念ですが再訪は無いです。

(Translated by Google) I had a very good stay at the Hyatt Regency Hakone a few years ago, so I went back this time, but it seems my expectations were a little too high. I think they are doing a great job with the low price range, but unfortunately I was not as impressed as I was last time. Also, the menu listed a 10,000 yen course and a 15,000 yen course side by side, and the 10,000 yen course was introduced to me as "this is a slightly smaller course," so I mistakenly thought it was a course similar to the 15,000 yen course but with fewer dishes and portions. I ordered that course for my elderly parents who eat less, but almost all of the menu items were of a lower grade, and it was a very disappointing result for a trip to feed my parents delicious food. We exchanged dishes from my course and ate them together, but the main fish dish was also very disappointing and disappointing. (The main fish and meat of my course were very delicious.) It is my fault for not checking properly, but I would like them to refrain from using misleading language and I think it would be good if they could provide a small meal course that does not lower the grade. There are many delicious restaurants nearby, so I'm not sure if I'll return. (Original) 数年前にハイアットリージェンシー箱根に滞在した際にとても良かったので、今回も再訪しましたが、少し期待が大きすぎたようです。抑えた価格帯で大変頑張ってらっしゃると思いますが、残念ながら前回のような感動はありませんでした。あと、メニューに1万円のコースと1万5千円のコースが並んで記載されており「こちらは少し少なめのコースとなっております」と1万円のコースをご紹介いただいたので、1万5千円のコースと似た内容で品数や量など少なめのコースと勘違いしてしまいました。高齢で少食の親にそちらのコースをオーダーしましたが、ほぼ全てのメニューに関してランクの下がる内容で、親に美味しいものを食べさせたくて旅行しているのに大変残念な結果となりました。私のコースのお料理と交換しながら一緒に食べましたが、メインのお魚料理も大変残念な内容でガッカリしました。（私のコースの方のメインのお魚やお肉は大変美味しかったです。）きちんと確認をしなかった当方の落ち度もありますが、やはり誤解を招く言い方は控えていただきたいのと、ランクを下げない内容の少食コースなどご用意いただけると良いのかなと感じました。付近に美味しいお店も多いので、次の再訪は微妙です。

If you are looking for a Ryokan with a private onsen. This is the place to book! The sushi was the best I had in my life. The breakfast and beef dinner was superb as well. The staff service was exceptional and accommodating. I will always remember my experience here. ありがと ございます

Excellent refined sushi tucked away in Gora. Highly recommend, the chef is a rice Master

11/10 experience after a solid uphill climb. One of the best sushi we’ve had in our lives. Chef’s choice menu, with great variety. Chef Ueno was attentive and helpful, spoke english, explained what dishes were and provided awesome suggestions on sake pairings. Definitely a must in Hakone!

Great sushi and very friendly people. Went above and beyond to explain each course.

Worth the climb up the hill for a fantastic lunch overlooking beautiful mountain scenery. Master Chef Ishida and Chief Ueno were lovely and very hospitable even accommodating our three year old. Food was delicious and beautifully presented.

I have no words to describe this awful sensation of this restaurant. I have put 5 stars in everything of this restaurant, but if I could, I would put infinity of stars here. The best restaurant in the world✨🌍. The best food, the best service... 10000000000000000% recommended. If you travel to Japan and you don't go to that restaurant, your travel will have no sence. 本当にありがとうございました❤️ ♡´･ᴗ･`♡

Best Sushis restaurant in Hakone. With very kind service and English speaking service. Love the experience. Love the chef 👨‍🍳 !

すばらしいです！ We actually stumbled upon this amazing dining experience by accident on a rainy evening in Hakone, and I must say this ranks on my top restaurant experiences ever - What luck! The atmosphere in this little restaurant is amazing and their service is what you would expect from Michelin level restaurants. We were a group of 6 people that all ordered the Omakase experience, and I must say this is one of the best sushi meals I have ever had. The overall experience is something I surely never will forget, and I would definitely go here again if I get the chance. If you are in Hakone looking for a place to eat, you need to experience this place! Extra kudos to our waiter who gave us brilliant service!

A truly authentic and amazing experience. The chefs took the time to explain each part of the Omasake. They made us feel comfortable and provided an excellent service. The quality of fish is unmatched and amazing value for money. I’d recommend to anyone!

Absolutely incredible experience at Sushi SHO. The atmosphere is elegant and minimalistic, with every detail thoughtfully designed. The sushi was outstanding – top quality, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. The staff were extremely friendly and made the evening feel truly special. A real hidden gem – highly recommended!

Amazing service, food, and presentation! Amazing first authentic sushi experience in our first trip to Japan! Our server Hiromichi Miki was so kind and able to tell us each different piece that was crafted! Masterful execution! Very intimate and snazzy space too! we were able to sit at the bar and ask questions and see everything. Such a cool time!

Everything was good, the food, the service and the atmosphere. The best omasake I have eaten. Very recommend!

Amazing sushi restaurant with bespoke chef service for all your dishes…… food was delicious and so well presented ….. drink choices are limited but there are some good French whites…..

The omakase menu we had was great, specially the nigiris. The service was excellent and very friendly and they were able to communicate in English. The chef prepared all the food in front of us and explained us each plate. Definitely a great experience and worth the visit