Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan｜Sushi Kakubei

The Chef has been doing sushi for about 40 years and I can say with certainty it was the best sushi in my life. It was truly amazing experience as he explains to you everything and brings such a nice and welcoming atmosphere with great food from fresh ingredients, I can only recommend!:)

This place is definitely worth a visit if ever anyone is in Matsumoto. Their sushi rice is top notch. And their fish used is super fresh. Order their fatty tuna and you will know! Chef/Owner is super humble and very friendly. Sharing with us where his fish comes from, how they are transported... and also that their shop has been around for 38 years... even before Tokyo's tsukiji market. Had their 3000jpy set meal. Which was excellent!

Came to eat dinner here with a party of five right around opening time, and we were lucky to be the first ones there. It’s a tiny place and only so many people can be served at a time, so we were the only ones there for our meal. The sushi chef was very friendly, welcoming, and helpful, not minding to communicate with us in English. We each ordered a set menu, where he selected 11 pieces of sushi, plus miso and a vegetable dish. It was all very fresh and delicious, the toro and uni being especially good. Highly recommend this place, but be early or make a reservation as seating is extremely limited, and we felt bad another group was turned away soon after we arrived.