Premium Guides
The details that change
how you experience sushi
Our free guides tell you where to go. Our premium guides tell you what to order, when to visit, how to book in Japanese, and what to notice at the counter.
What's in a Premium Guide
Order Guide
What to expect course by course. The chef's signature pieces, seasonal highlights, and which items to pay special attention to.
Booking Scripts
Copy-paste Japanese reservation templates for phone, email, and online booking. Includes confirmation phrases and polite photography requests.
Model Itineraries
2-3 day sushi-focused trip plans. Which counters for which meals, paired with nearby markets, sake breweries, and onsen.
Seasonal Calendar
Month-by-month guide to what's in shun. Which fish peaks when, and which restaurants serve it at its absolute best.
Free Site vs Premium Guide
| Free | Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant names & FitScores | ✓ | ✓ |
| Price range & seat count | ✓ | ✓ |
| What to order & chef's specialties | — | ✓ |
| Japanese booking templates | — | ✓ |
| Seasonal calendar (month × restaurant) | — | ✓ |
| Model itinerary (2-3 days) | — | ✓ |
| Nearby markets, sake, onsen | — | ✓ |
| Visited-restaurant full reviews | — | ✓ |
Available Guides
Tokyo Sushi Counter Guide
10 curated counters under ¥30,000. Order guides, booking scripts, and a 3-day itinerary.
¥3,980 ~$27 USD
Kanazawa & Toyama Pilgrimage
The Sea of Japan sushi corridor. Two prefectures, 10 counters, 3-day itinerary with market visits.
¥4,980 ~$34 USD
Hokkaido: Three Oceans
Sapporo, Otaru, Hakodate. Summer uni, winter crab, and the counters that serve them best.
¥3,980 ~$27 USD
Kyoto: Beyond Kaiseki
Inland sushi mastery. Maizuru-sourced fish, kaiseki-influenced technique, seasonal flow.
¥3,980 ~$34 USD
The Kyushu Sushi Trail
Fukuoka, Miyazaki, Kagoshima. Kuroshio Current fish, bold flavors, best-value omakase in Japan.
¥4,980 ~$34 USD
Sushi Season Calendar 2026
Month-by-month shun guide. What fish peaks when, and where to eat it at its best.
¥1,980 ~$14 USD
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