🍣 Sushi restaurants in Matsue

7 well-rated sushi spots within a 15-minute walk of central Matsue. Regular hours from Google; refreshed daily on demand. Confirm special hours before visiting.

Sushi in Matsue ranges from conveyor-belt (kaiten) chains where plates start around ¥120, to counter restaurants where the chef decides what you eat (omakase) for ¥10,000 and up. For a first night, a kaiten shop or a mid-range counter with a set menu is the easiest entry.

Sushi restaurants close earlier than bars — many by 22:00 — so eat first and drink after. The list below shows today's hours so you can tell which are still serving.

Local specialty: Shinji-ko Seven Delicacies. The seven prized fish and shellfish of Lake Shinji — shijimi clams, shrimp, eel, and others — are the pride of Matsue cuisine. The shijimi clam miso soup alone is worth the trip. Yamaguchi Ryokan or Nishiki-kan for full kaiseki featuring all seven; izakaya near the lake for individual dishes.

Sushi restaurants near central Matsue

Sorted by rating. Distances are from Matsue's centre. Hours come from Google and can change — the "open past midnight" mark means the place closes between 00:00 and 06:00 on at least one day.

  1. 1.Naniwa Sushi
    ★ 4.3 (199)410m · 5 min walk walk27 Higashichamachi, Matsue
  2. 2.Kawabatazushi
    ★ 4.5 (94)543m · 7 min walk walk54 Suetsuguhonmachi, Matsue
  3. 3.Hatsune Sushi
    ★ 4.3 (96)719m · 9 min walk walk7-7 Uomachi, Matsue
  4. 4.Akabeko Higashihonmachi
    ★ 4.6 (54)634m · 8 min walk walkMatsue, Higashihonmachi, 1-chōme−40−番 ブルースタービル １Ｆ
  5. 5.鮨処 鱻成（せんなり）Sushi Sho 鱻 Shigeru ( Sen Nari )
    ★ 4.8 (33)820m · 10 min walk walk11-15 Minamitamachi, Matsue
  6. 6.松江鮨 徳さんMatsue Sushi Isao San
    ★ 4.1 (33)799m · 10 min walk walkMatsue, Higashihonmachi, 3-chōme−６−1 カサローゼ東本町 1-2
  7. 7.to loved ones
    ★ 4.8 (18)327m · 4 min walk walk25 Nishichamachi, Matsue

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Read before you go

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Plan your night in Matsue

Stay within walking distance of the nightlife

The last train leaves around midnight. A hotel near Matsue's bars means you can stay out as late as you like and walk home.

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Sushi restaurants in Matsue: common questions

How much does sushi cost in Matsue?

Conveyor-belt sushi runs ¥1,500–¥3,000 per person. A set (moriawase) at a counter restaurant is typically ¥3,000–¥6,000 at lunch and dinner. Omakase at a reputed counter in Matsue starts around ¥10,000 and can exceed ¥30,000.

Do I need a reservation for sushi in Matsue?

Kaiten (conveyor) shops don't take reservations — just queue. Counter restaurants with under ten seats generally require one, often days ahead; hotels can call for you. Mid-range places with set menus usually accept walk-ins early in the evening.

What's the etiquette at a sushi counter?

Eat each piece in one bite, soon after it is served. Dip fish-side down, lightly, and don't add wasabi to soy sauce at a counter (the chef already seasoned it). Hands or chopsticks are both fine. Ordering "omakase" means the chef chooses; "okonomi" means you order piece by piece.