Tokyo Japan has many world-renowned sushi restaurants. In this blog, we’re sharing the world’s largest sushi conveyor belt restaurant. You don’t have to break the bank to enjoy high-quality, cheap, authentic sushi from 132¥.
If you’re planning a trip to Tokyo Japan, you have to put Kura Sushi on your list and enjoy a meal at its flagship store. Indulge in an unparalleled sushi experience at the world’s largest conveyor belt sushi restaurant and win prizes by playing a fun interactive game. The skilled chefs prepare a variety of mouthwatering sushi options delivered fresh to your table via an innovative conveyor belt system.
We’ll share everything you need to know about the location, transportation, price, and process prior to visiting Kura Sushi!
A Foreigner's Guide to Kura Sushi Japan
Address & Getting There
There are multiple Kura Sushi locations in Japan! If you’re looking for a Japanese conveyor belt restaurant that provides great value we found the one! The largest sushi conveyor belt restaurant is called Kura Sushi Skytree Oshiage Station store.
Getting there is relatively easy! Take the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line and disembark at Oshiage Station (Skytree Station). This station is directly linked to Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Solamachi shopping complex We recommend that you always check the real-time directions using apps like Google Maps for the most current and efficient route.
Address: Kura Sushi Global Flagship Store Oshiage Station (Tokyo Skytree) 2F PR67+9J Sumida City, Tokyo, Japan
How to reserve online for Kura Sushi?
Kura Sushi conveyor belt restaurant unfortunately does not take reservations. However, if you’re stopping by the Tokyo Skytree it’s a quick 2-minute walk across the street. We recommend stopping in prior to the busy lunch and dinner times. For example, there was a wait around of ~1 hour and 30 minutes when we showed up late afternoon approaching dinner. Therefore, we went to walk around the mall connected to Tokyo SkyTree!
Eating At Kura Sushi: The Step-by-Step Process
#1 The Queue:
When you first arrive at Kura Sushi conveyor belt restaurant you can make your way to the digital kiosk and input the number of people you are requesting a table for. A receipt will be printed displaying a number that will appear in chronological order on a flat-screen, monitor in the waiting area.
Once your number is up, you will receive the table number that your group will go find. Look for the range of table numbers in the front of each row!
#2 The Table & Tablet:
Once you locate your table, pull open the top of the table which will hold your chopsticks, cups, and Matcha tea! You’ll be seated right beside the sushi conveyor belt.
The tablet is very intuitive, it will track the number of plates based on the plates you discard in the dish retrieval slot and what you order from the tablet.
#3 The Sushi Conveyor Belt:
The sushi conveyor belt will circulate many different types of sushi plates, simply remove the plate from the sushi conveyor belt and enjoy!
If you want to order something specific from the menu, order on the tablet, and keep an eye out for the menu item on the top conveyor belt. it will arrive and stop right in front of the table!
#4 Discarding Sushi Plates:
You will notice a slot on the table which acts as a plate retrieval system. When you finish a plate of sushi you can discard the plate in this slot.
Every 5 plates you discard you will be entered to play a game on the tablet where you have a chance to win a Kura Sushi Toy!
#5 Kura Sushi Game & Prize:
Every 5 plates is equal to 1 game. Therefore, the amount of games you get to play could result in winning a Kura Sushi toy! The prize is typically a keychain of an amine character.
If you’re a winner from the game, you will receive a barcode which you will take to the game wall near the exit. You then will scan the barcode and receive your prize!
#6 Printing Bill & Pay:
Once you have finished, select the print bill function on the tablet. It will print a receipt where you can visit the front desk to pay by credit card or cash. International credit cards like Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
What is conveyor belt sushi called in Japan?
In Japan, conveyor belt sushi is commonly known as “kaiten-zushi” (回転寿司). “Kaiten” means rotation, and “zushi” refers to sushi, reflecting the revolving conveyor belt system used in these restaurants.
How many plates do you need for Kura Sushi Prize?
For every 5 plates you eat, you will enter a game on the table’s tablet for a chance to win a Kura Sushi toy! It is essentially an automatic game, you don’t physically play the game. If you win you will receive a barcode to collect your prize! Near the exit, head over to the toy wall, scan the barcode, and shortly thereafter you will receive your Kura Sushi toy!
What is the largest sushi conveyor belt in the world?
Kura Sushi Conveyor Belt Global Flagship Store Oshiage Station has 2 floors with 277 seats!
How much is Kura Sushi in Japan?
Kura sushi in Japan’s price ranges depending on how much everyone eats! The plates range from 110 yen to 220 yen which is about $0.75 USD to $1.50 USD. Each plate can have between 2-3 pieces of sushi! Keep a lookout for surprise plates which are circulated and are valued at higher prices but you only have to pay for the price of 110 yen!
Our Opinion on Kura Sushi Japan
We have to be honest, this isn’t going to be the best quality sushi you can find in Japan! However, for the price you pay which is very cheap, we enjoyed this sushi conveyor belt restaurant very much.
There were 4 of us eating and we ate for a total of 3,784 yen which is approximately $25 USD. To put this into perspective that was on average 17 pieces of sushi per person. In Canada, we would be paying around $20-25 USD per person for an equivalent amount of sushi eating out at a restaurant!
We loved the interactive experience, and if you don’t want to chat with any servers you don’t have to! It’s fully automated so that you can order what you desire on the table or wait for your favorite sushi to arrive on the conveyor belt! This is great for every situation from solo diners to family dinners, the booths will seat around 4 comfortably, maybe 5 on the high end. Overall, we highly reccomend Kura Sushi conveyor belt for a lunch or dinner restaurant in Tokyo.
