I was invited by a friend to visit "Nigiri Chojiro Matsubara Miyake Store" along Route 309, which recently opened. Nigiri Chojiro Matsubara Miyake Store is a popular spot with many fans, and although it used to be crowded, it has now reopened in a new location. I was looking forward to visiting, expecting it to be busy like before, but it was only about 70% full. There are now new competitors in the area, so I think they will have a tough time ahead. There are several concerns, such as not being able to make reservations online through an app, and the menu seems to have fewer options than before. I ordered tuna and yellowtail, which were served on the same plate, which felt a bit awkward. I don't like sharing dishes with people I'm not close to. I wonder if they would separate the dishes if I asked them to. The fish was delicious, but I found the balance with the rice to be a bit off. I also ordered spicy tuna rolls, but they were not as spicy as they used to be. The side dishes like gratin, shrimp tempura, and herring soba are also enjoyable, making it a good choice for families and those who want to drink alcohol.

SRS Holdings' Nigiri Nagajiro at Washoku no Sato, Matsubara Miyake store used to be located where Kura Sushi south of R309 was before they closed and reopened here. It's a bit of a pricier conveyor belt sushi place. The sushi toppings are decent and the sushi is made by skilled chefs. The prices are more like those of a casual sushi restaurant rather than a conveyor belt sushi place, but the taste is worth it.

Local Matsubara on October 28th, a newly opened conveyor belt sushi restaurant where the sushi chef actually makes sushi and there is even a live fish tank in the restaurant, making it a higher-end conveyor belt sushi restaurant. Therefore, the sushi plates range from 130 yen to 620 yen, with 9 different types available. Orders are mainly placed through a touch panel, and occasionally, sushi passes by on the conveyor belt with a shout from the staff. I ordered swimming sardine nigiri for 580 yen (tax included), marinated squid and cucumber roll for 270 yen (tax included), mackerel for 370 yen (tax included), sea salad for 130 yen (tax included), and seared sardine for 270 yen (tax included). The total came to 1,620 yen (tax included). All the sushi was typical sushi, fresh and delicious, but what stood out was the swimming sardine nigiri... it was so small! Also, I have always thought that eating something that was alive just a moment ago is not quite right, especially with blue fish, as it tends to have a fishy taste. However, the seared sardine was thick and delicious, maybe because it was seared. Unlike the flat-rate conveyor belt sushi restaurants, it was nice to be able to enjoy a leisurely meal. Also, there were not many people around, so I could even bring my own Nori and make a Jiro-style sushi. Thank you for the meal. Side note 1: The previous establishment on this site was Sushi Han (a family restaurant). Side note 2: I was looking forward to what would replace it after it closed down. Side note 3: Other candidates for the location were: San Ten (tempura rice bowl), Kazoku Tei (family restaurant), Tokutoku (udon noodles), and Miyamoto Munashi (set meals). Side note 4: Personally, I really liked Tokutoku Udon (free service for up to 3 servings of udon), which is easily accessible on my commute route. It's right next to Katsuya (also part of the Sato Group), where I have been more than 50 times.