In Miyazu, I had iwashi sushi for lunch. I was having trouble deciding where to eat for lunch in Miyazu, so I searched on Tabelog and my eyes caught the iwashi sushi, and I decided to go there. I don't particularly love iwashi, but I trusted my instincts and visited. I parked my car in the generous parking lot right in front of the store, where parking is free for up to 5 hours. I visited just before 1 pm on a weekday, and the inside of the restaurant had only 6 counter seats with one owner managing everything. There were 5 customers ahead of me, so I waited for about 5 minutes on a chair near the register until a seat opened up. The menu had options for iwashi sushi or an omakase with more local fish, so I chose the omakase. The iwashi was delicious, but the local fish was even more delicious, so choosing the omakase was the right decision! Six more customers arrived later, so it's definitely a popular restaurant. Thank you for the meal!

Sushi Kosai. A sushi restaurant in Miyazu that specializes in sardine sushi. It's a small place with about 6 seats at the counter. The head chef is busy managing everything alone, from making sushi to cleaning up and handling payments. I ordered the omakase nigiri, which included today's local fish (8 pieces) and sardine sushi (2 pieces). Despite being busy, the chef kindly wrote down the order based on the order of the toppings in the sushi bucket (silent). It's nice to receive this kind of service when there are only white fish. The chef seems quiet, but I think he must be a kind person. If you have time, try to order and pay according to the chef's timing. The omakase nigiri costs 1850 yen.

"Iwashi and local fish are delicious at the sushi restaurant "Kozen". Ordering omakase was the right choice. Not only the famous iwashi, but also delicious local fish can be enjoyed. It was a close competition, but the flying fish might be the winner. Thank you for the meal! Sushi Kozen, 1904-2 Kawaramachi, Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture." #AmanohashidateGourmet #Sushi #SushiKozen #Iwashi #sushi #amanohashidate #hyogo

It is not an exaggeration to say that this sushi restaurant is my favorite. The omakase nigiri set costs 1850 yen. I love white fish, so I enjoyed all of them very much. It was during a holiday period, so there was a line of customers and I waited inside the restaurant for about 40 minutes, but I think it was worth the wait. Customers kept coming one after another. Many people asked if they could get takeout. It seems they were not offering takeout during the holidays, but they were turning down customers each time, so I thought they should put up a sign outside. Also, there were a lot of items cluttered around the cash register, which made it look a bit messy. Since it's a food establishment, it may give off an unclean impression, so it would be better to tidy up a bit. However, the sushi tasted delicious. The chef wore rubber gloves while making the sushi, which I personally appreciated. Thank you for the meal. *Red miso soup is an additional charge*

I had "fresh sushi made with care" for the first time in a while. They don't use any frozen ingredients. They use fresh fish caught in the morning, including local fish from Miyazu. If you want to taste Miyazu's local fish, this is the place to go. The fish tastes authentic without any deception. Even fish like "hamachi" are not farmed, so they have a well-balanced flavor without being too fatty. Also, be aware that they don't open on days when there is a poor catch. I'm glad they were open.

When I went to Amanohashidate and Ine, I found a unique restaurant with a popular specialty of sardine sushi. As soon as it opened, I entered the restaurant where there were 6 seats at the counter, and we started with 4 people in total. The 3rd group of 2 people had to wait at the entrance. Then, another person wanted a takeout, and we ordered 4 servings of sardine sushi, but at that point, we were told it would take an hour. It must have been tough for the one staff member, but I couldn't help thinking that they could have prepared sardine sushi in advance considering the profit. So, we ordered a set with local fish sushi and the famous sardine sushi. They wrote down the order on paper, making it easy to know what we were eating as the sushi was lined up in a sushi tub. It was considerate because it can be hard to tell if it's all white fish. The chef wore plastic gloves while making the sushi, but I don't mind bare hands, while some others might. The sound of making sushi with plastic gloves on seemed a bit vulgar or unsanitary, so I wish they would take them off. The sardines were deboned and had a nice vinegar flavor, very delicious. There was no aging process like with anago or tamagoyaki. They simply cut and served the white fish caught from the sea in front of us. The sushi rice was the typical cold and firm type you find in small town sushi restaurants. Visiting a small town sushi place like this once in a while is a nice experience. Thank you for the meal.

Director Fujisaki Shinichi of BODYPITKYOTO here. Today, I received my first request for an on-site treatment from someone in Maizuru and went to provide the service. Since I was in Maizuru, I visited Matsunoo-ji Temple, one of the Western Japan Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage sites, and Chion-ji Temple Bunshodo. On the way back, I felt like having some seafood and stumbled upon "Sushi Kozene" restaurant. The owner was very kind and we had a great conversation. The iwashi sushi was excellent. The assorted sushi platter was also amazing! Whenever I come to Maizuru, this will be my go-to place. Thank you very much.

I walked from Amanohashidate and strolled through the town while enjoying the view. For lunch, I went to Sushi Kozane in Miyazu for the third time. I sat at the counter and ordered the chef's choice of 8 pieces of sushi plus 2 pieces of sardine sushi. I also had a bottle of beer. I wanted more sardine sushi, so I added 2 more pieces. The chef's choice sushi included globefish, thread-sail filefish, yellowtail, horse mackerel, flying fish, seared barracuda, sea bass, and small sea bream. The layout of the sushi pieces was easy to understand with a map. I tend to forget quickly when I ask, so this was helpful. (laughs)

I visited the second lunch option, Sushi Kozene, in Amanohashidate. I chose this place because I'm not a fan of oily fish. Sushi Kozene is a top-rated restaurant in the Miyazu area on Tabelog. When I arrived after 2 p.m., the staff seemed a bit busy with other customers. The seating is only at the counter with 6 seats, and the chef himself takes care of everything. I ordered the Omakase Nigiri (10 pieces for 1,850 yen) and the Nigiri Sushi (8 pieces for 1,300 yen). I avoided ordering the same items to avoid my disliked ingredients. Each piece was delicious, but the highlight was definitely the sardine. I recommend the Omakase Nigiri for those who want to try local fish. It was a great meal, and I will definitely visit again.

I came to Miyazu City, where Amanohashidate is located, as a commoner who loves saury<(￣︶￣)>. The destination was "Iwashi Sushi" ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ On the second day of the trip, I drove through National Route 176 from Fukuchiyama City. The view from Yosano Pass was magnificent♪ I parked at the roadside station across the street (bought tea later). The shop is small and run by the owner alone. It looks like a take-out shop, but there is a sushi counter with about 6 seats in the back. It was just after opening, but a couple was already sitting at the back. "Iwashi Sushi" is the signature dish, but the owner had locally sourced fish written on the whiteboard. The "Omakase Nigiri" with local fish and saury, a total of 10 pieces for ¥1750, is a popular menu that many people order. There seemed to be a limited supply that day. I was curious about rare fish like Yagara (trumpetfish). I asked about "Isomaki," but they didn't have it. What about "Battera"? "We don't have it." The owner's hospitality was not the best. I ordered "Iwashi Sushi" for ¥930 and "Akadashi" for ¥250. The couple at the back ordered "Omakase Nigiri." They were given a paper with the arrangement of sushi toppings in the sushi bucket. "We have served eight pieces, please tell us your favorite for the remaining two pieces." (I think this is their response when there is limited supply on weekdays. On weekends with limited supply, it might be something like "6 local fish, 4 saury.") Now, the sushi is being prepared♪ Only saury, so it's super fast (☞ﾟ∀ﾟ)☞ "Please pour the soy sauce over it and enjoy." Huh? Is it different from the soy sauce on the table (°_o)? I took a bite of the shiny saury♪ Mmm, delicious, but the vinegar is strong... Oh! I remembered, it's the same vinegar I ordered before, it was from Miyazu, good quality vinegar. If you take it home, I think the vinegar will mellow out and become smoother. The red miso soup also had fish in it. The sushi restaurant's red miso soup is delicious (*´ω｀*) After paying, the owner was friendly. "Thank you↗" Huh? Does "thank you" in northern Kyoto have a rising tone at the end? I pondered this while gazing at Amanohashidate.

On Thursday around 1 pm, we visited without a reservation, just the two of us! There was one other party already there, but they were just leaving. We ordered:* Special nigiri sushi - 1,750 yen* Sardine sushi - 930 yen* Miso soup - 250 yen x 2The total came to 3,180 yen! The special nigiri sushi was surprisingly affordable for the quality. The sushi chef was working alone but was very charming and chatted with us a lot, making us feel cozy. We enjoyed the local fish unique to Miyazu. The restaurant has a rating of 3.51 on Tabelog as of April 2022.

The set came with two iwashi sushi and local fish of the day. The names of the fish were handwritten on a note, which made it enjoyable to check each one. However, the local fish all tasted similar, so I felt it might have been better to just have the iwashi sushi. The iwashi sushi was very delicious. The restaurant only had table seating and was run by one person. We were lucky to be seated without a wait, but there was a line forming later on. Thank you for the meal.

I went fishing in Miyazu, Kyoto Prefecture with my fishing friend from Akashi! Miyazu is a place where I have traveled with my wife before, and my fishing friend and I have previously enjoyed sushi at Sushikozene (Sushikozene) in the past. The address of Sushikozene is 1904-2 Kawaramachi, Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture, which is 870 meters from Miyazu Station. I vividly remember walking from Miyazu Station with my wife. We arrived at Sushikozene at 1:30 pm. We were told that we could park our car in the adjacent parking lot. If you search for sushi in Miyazu, you will definitely come across "Iwashi Sushi"! The signboard with a clear emphasis on "local fish" is easily recognizable! There was no waiting line outside! We entered the restaurant, and after obtaining permission from the owner to take photos as long as no people are captured, we thoroughly disinfected our hands with the alcohol disinfectant at the entrance. There were three customers at the counter inside. Since we had time before our fishing trip, we decided to dine in! We requested the "omakase nigiri" (chef's choice sushi)! We were served with hot green tea, and a pamphlet of Miyazu heritage sites featured the certified "Iwashi Sushi" from 2017. The rice used, Kyoto Tanba-produced Koshihikari, has received the highest rating in the national food taste ranking, Special A! The restaurant pays attention not only to the ingredients but also to the sushi rice. Like my fishing friend, my husband is also a fishing enthusiast! He is very interested in local fish! According to the owner, they visit the same fishing port every morning to select and prepare the fish caught that day for serving. They only operate based on the availability of ingredients, and by early afternoon, they may stop serving nigiri. The next customers after us had limited options due to the condition of the ingredients, but they were still allowed to dine in. The nigiri sushi was served one by one in the order of entry. There were handwritten notes explaining the ingredients. My husband and fishing friend were curious about "dairiki." When asked, the owner explained that it refers to "young yellowtail." In Fukui, young yellowtail is called "shio," but names vary depending on the region! Dairiki → Dairiki, is it related to great strength? Young yellowtail, even as juveniles, are very strong fish! Let's dig in! Starting with the top row of white fish - Suzuki, Kurodai, Ishidai, all white fish with the winter fat from the Sea of Japan! I had Kurodai nigiri for the first time, and it had no unpleasant smell, showcasing the richness of Miyazu's sea. In between, we also had three pieces of Iwashi Sushi! All the bones were removed, leaving shiny fresh sardines! Lightly salted and vinegar marinated, it was delicious with the garnish of green onions! Moving on to the middle row - seared Tachiuo, seared Kamasu, (I'm sorry, I have omitted the picture of Yagara due to it being blurry), and Dairiki (young yellowtail) seared. The seared Tachiuo and Kamasu had a nice sear, bringing out a different flavor from the raw fish! Yagara was fatty and delicious! And the Dairiki! The meat was firm and incredibly tasty! Satisfied with the excellent ingredients before going fishing! *Satisfaction before fishing usually leads to no luck (^_^;) After settling the bill, we thanked the owner of Sushikozene and left the restaurant. Husband: Thank you! It was delicious! We will come again! Alright, I'll do my best for the squid fishing!!! To be continued with fishing... Instagram ⇒https://www.instagram.com/turisurukatsuo_ni_taberukatsuo/ Fishing and Eating Blog ⇒https://xn--88jtb2b9cgc8sdee4yf22343aopua.net/ The blog features appropriate placement of photos, etc.

I went to Amanohashidate and decided to have lunch before sightseeing, so I searched for a place to eat in the Tango area. I came across a place called "Iwashi Sushi," but the actual name of the restaurant was written in small letters – it was called "Kosen." The chef, working alone, served me and even poured the tea himself. I ordered the omakase nigiri for 1750 yen, which included 10 pieces. The names of the fish were handwritten and displayed. The chef, though reserved, was quite fond of explaining things. He mentioned that he only uses fish caught locally, such as flying fish and swordfish. For example, they don't serve salmon or ikura because they are not caught in Tango. The seared swordfish and mackerel were delicious. However, the highlight was the Iwashi sushi, which was also featured on the signboard. It had no fishy smell at all, perhaps due to the generous amount of green onions or the freshness of the fish. This was definitely a unique experience. The simple atmosphere of the restaurant and the chef's personality were charming.

I love sardines, so I was planning to take out from here, but they said I could eat in, so I decided to eat in instead of putting it in a boring bento box. They do a thorough job. I am satisfied. However, if I were to pay the same amount, I would probably choose to get 9 plates of sardine sushi at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant. I'm sorry...

I rented a car for the first time during my two-week trip to Kyoto and visited Amanohashidate on a sunny day. I found a sushi restaurant called Sushikozane, which is famous for its fresh fish. Since they open at 10 am, I decided to get takeout. I chose the daily local fish sushi set, which also included two pieces of sardine sushi. I enjoyed my meal while looking at the beautiful Amanohashidate from the observation deck. The fish was very fresh, caught that morning. The owner even wrote down the names of the fish on a piece of paper for me. These were fish that I had never tried before in Hokkaido. The quality of the sushi for the price was really good!

I stayed at a condominium and searched for Miyazu gourmet in advance, and discovered Iwashi sushi, which is okay to take out♬ It seems to be a famous shop that has been featured on TV. When it was ready, the kind owner showed me the cleanest state before closing the lid, saying, "The cut edge tends to become black, but there is no problem with the quality!" I stopped by without thinking, but the person who came after me was told to come back in 3 hours. The texture that melts in your mouth is irresistible! I realized how delicious sardines can be. I made a phone reservation on the way back the next day and stopped by to take it home, and it was delicious as expected! I will visit again♡

Finally got to eat at "Sushi Koseni," which I had been wanting to try for a while. Every time I went to Miyazu City, I tried to get their sushi, but they were closed or something came up, so I couldn't make it. However, today! It's like a Christmas present~ I finally got to buy it! I finally got to eat it! The "sardine sushi" is so fresh. It's delicious. I was really impressed! I've been meaning to write a review about this great restaurant for a while, but the sushi was so delicious that I completely forgot about writing the review (・・;) I only realized it after finishing my meal (((・・;) I'm sorry I didn't even keep the paper that was wrapped around it. It's really delicious. I highly recommend it (*^^*)

On a certain day in October 2020, I was considering a travel destination. My wife had never been to Amanohashidate, so she wanted to go there. I thought that if we headed towards the Japan Sea side of Kyoto, there wouldn't be too many people. Let's try using Go To Travel. After researching, I found out that in November you can eat Matsubagani (snow crab), so we decided to have crab. We chose the date as our 44th wedding anniversary. When I tried to make a reservation with Go To Travel, suddenly the discount rates on online travel sites dropped. Yahoo, Rakuten, and Jalan were all no good. So I checked with JTB and it seemed okay. I quickly became a member, reserved the hotel I had in mind, and the next day the services mentioned above were back. I was frustrated with the government's haphazard response. Also, the regional revitalization coupons that come with Go To Travel were terrible. The regional revitalization coupon can only be downloaded the day before check-in. You download it to your smartphone, but you can only use it where there are devices that can read the smartphone's barcode. This time on the trip, I could only use it at the hotel for 4,000 yen. The other 6,000 yen could not be used as it was paper-based only. I hope they improve this. Now, the introduction has become too long. On the day of the trip, we departed at 7:30 am under overcast skies. We took one break on the way and arrived safely at "Sushi Kozane" at 10 am. The shop was open. We decided to enjoy local fish sushi at a famous sushi restaurant in Miyazu as a late breakfast substitute. We ordered the "Today's Omakase Set Nigiri 10 pieces" (1,750 yen) and the local fish nigiri with sardine sushi 10 pieces (1,750 yen). Perhaps due to its proximity to the Sea of Japan, the cold was severe. Plus, it was drizzling. The shop owner said, "An umbrella is indispensable here." We could only hope that the weather wouldn't get worse today. I was pleased with the warmth of the tea they served right away. The sushi tub was served. At the same time, a diagram with the names of the local fish along the arrangement of the sushi was provided. This was really good. I could know the names of the fish I was eating. The fish they served this morning was purchased at the market. There were quite a few white-fleshed fish. They were firm and delicious. In addition, the sardine sushi, which was a bit loose but had a delicious juice, was tasty. I shared one piece with my wife, and she was delighted, as if her cheeks were about to fall off. I now regret that I didn't ask them to make only sardine sushi for me and take it home for lunch. I enjoyed eating while learning about the dialects used for the names of the fish. Looking at the list of fish now, I regret even more that I didn't savor and eat more. It was a fitting first stop for our short trip to Kyoto on the Japan Sea side. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the restaurant after 11 o'clock, and there were no other customers. I was planning to order sardine sushi, but I decided to go with the chef's choice set that came with two sardine sushi rolls for 1650 yen. It arrived in about 10 minutes, and when I tried it, I found that the fish slices were thick and fresh. Most importantly, this sardine sushi wasn't fishy at all. It was my first time experiencing sardine sushi that wasn't overly fishy. Clearly, this is a step above conveyor belt sushi chains. I will definitely be coming back for more. Thank you for the delicious meal.