Akatsuki — Restaurant in Shima

We found this restaurant from google maps (we're staying at Kintetsu Aquavilla nearby). It was a wonderful experience - a small (maybe 30 seat) sushi restaurant with a great atmosphere, we were included as part of the 'family' (we don't speak a word of Japanese, but sign language goes a long way). The food was great too, really good sushi, very fresh, very tasty. A really nice meal for two for 5000 yen. How good? Well let's put it this way, this is my first restaurant review; I went to the trouble of signing up just so I could post this! I gather they hardly ever see foreigners - well, if you're in the area, give it a try, you're in for a treat. But do book ahead, they are very popular, especially on a weekend, so you may not get a...

Probably the best Sushi restaurant in Shima area (I haven't tried all, however I can tell by the review from the locals). The lunch special, assorted sushi along with steamed egg custard is a great deal but if you're crazy about shushi, you can pick up at the counter-you will never be disappointed. Nice...

Had a wonderful omakase experience at Akatsuki. The chef was warm and welcoming and even though he didn’t speak much English he made the effort to introduce each fish in English. The food was excellent and everyone around us from the chef to the other guests was incredibly kind. A really...