Chiharu Zushi — Restaurant in Kutchan

Had the most amazing experience here! The restaurant is run by a couple who are the nicest and most friendly people we’ve met during our trip.

There are 3 parking spots right next to the shop, but we weren’t sure if they belong to the restaurant or the shop next door. So we parked at the supermarket nearby and walked over to ask the owner. The wife drove us to the parking lot to pick up our car and park in one of their spots. They then gave us recommendations for Otaru and Sapporo and even helped us make a reservation at a popular restaurant in Otaru.

As to the food, it was extremely fresh and delicious. We had the chirashi bowl and sushi set, both were great....

The ambience was nice and cozy, typical Japanese with friendly owners. However, they are completely taking advantage of first time visitors to Japan that are spilling into Kutchan from Niseko. We've traveled Japan over 10 times and the prices here are absolutely OUTRAGEOUS for sushi. The sushi is mediocre, which is fine. But they charge about triple the price as a similar sushi restaurant and on top of that give you just one piece of nigiri. So you pay 3x more and get half what is normal. I also had the distinct feeling they were charging more for Gaijin customers. Would...

A small and cosy family sushi restaurant with great food and amazing atmosphere! My husband loves the fatty tuna so much and ordered 8 pcs just for himself! Best to ask for the recommendation of the day and try different types of fish. My favourite was the scallop sashimi and torched flounder sushi! Service is amazing and definitely a warm touch! The chef/owner was meant to retire in 2023 but decided to come back and work during peak season because there are too many bookings. His daughters are so hilarious and made sure we had a great time....