Kozeni Sushi — Restaurant in Miyazu

Are you tired of having tuna and salmon on sushi all the time? Here is another choice. You will enjoy sushi made with fresh fishes from a local fish market chosen by the cook. We visited there twice in two consecutive days just to remember what Amanohashidate should taste like. We felt the chef’s hospitality and his passion to promote local seafood. If you happen to stay near the Michi-no-eki for a while, be sure to visit here and be acquainted with some...

Very small place (seat 6) run by 1 person who is a chef and cashier. He is very sweet and passionate about his food. We opted for the chef choice sushi. No usual fish like salmon and red tuna which I appreciated. All local fish from the area. The sushi was good except the sardine one was too fishy for me. Looks like it is a local fav. He speaks only Japanese so take your translator out if you are not Japanese. Not fancy type of place....

We were welcomed and seated at the counter, where the master prepared each piece with great care. The fish was incredibly fresh, the flavors thoughtful and perfectly balanced. A handwritten note told us exactly which type of fish each piece of sushi was — a small but beautiful gesture that made the experience feel even more personal.

As rain poured outside, we were served warm tea and sake, along with a dish the chef kindly called a “gift from the gods.” We smiled, laughed, and shared stories using a translation app — and somehow, conversation flowed effortlessly.

So don’t worry if you don’t speak Japanese. With openness and the help of a translator, this will be one of the most joyful, heartfelt evenings of your trip.

Kozeni Sushi gave us more than a meal. It gave us a story we’ll tell for years.

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