Hisago Sushi

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Hisago Sushi

Enjoy a variety of dishes made exclusively with locally sourced ingredients from Shiga Prefecture.

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Established in 1960, Hisago Sushi is a traditional Japanese restaurant featuring dishes crafted from local ingredients sourced from Lake Biwa and the surrounding Omihachiman area in Shiga Prefecture.

If you visit between July and September, be sure to try their specialty, Amenouo Gohan, rice cooked with Biwa trout—an ingredient unique to Lake Biwa and recognized as an official Shiga Prefecture food culture treasure. Ordering the course menu offers a full taste of Shiga’s culinary delights, including Biwa trout sashimi, local fish tsukudani (simmered in sweet soy), kinpira-style Omi beef, and traditional Omihachiman dishes like choji-fu mustard salad.

The menu also boasts various sushi selections such as Biwa trout box sushi and Omi beef toro rolls, à la carte dishes like tempura and chawanmushi (steamed egg custard), unique delicacies such as homemade funa-zushi (fermented carp sushi) and shiokara (salted seafood paste), as well as set meals offering a combination of multiple dishes.

With seating options ranging from casual café-style tables perfect for solo diners, private tatami rooms, an elegant salon adorned with chandeliers, to counter seats providing a front-row view of the chefs at work, Hisago Sushi caters to a variety of dining occasions.

Highlights

  • Specializes in Shiga cuisine featuring locally sourced ingredients.
  • Famous for "Amenouo Gohan," rice cooked with Biwa trout.
  • Offers a wide variety of dishes, from à la carte items and set meals to multi-course menus.
  • Provides diverse seating options suitable for every occasion.

Photos

  • Biwa Trout Box Sushi, made with trout native to Lake Biwa.

    Biwa Trout Box Sushi, made with trout native to Lake Biwa.

  • Omi Beef Toro Rolls, featuring premium local Omi beef.

    Omi Beef Toro Rolls, featuring premium local Omi beef.

  • A wide selection of set meals available.

    A wide selection of set meals available.

  • Chef Kawanishi Takeshi's Funa-zushi, a famous fermented carp sushi representing Shiga's culinary heritage.

    Chef Kawanishi Takeshi's Funa-zushi, a famous fermented carp sushi representing Shiga's culinary heritage.

  • Table seating adorned with elegant long curtains crafted from traditional Omi Jofu linen.

    Table seating adorned with elegant long curtains crafted from traditional Omi Jofu linen.

  • Counter seating offering an immersive view of the chefs at work.

    Counter seating offering an immersive view of the chefs at work.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)

A

There is no foreign language menu but there is a menu with pictures available.

Q

Can I get take-out?

A

Yes, many menu items are available for takeout.

Q

Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?

A

Yes, it is.

Q

Is it possible to reserve a seat?

A

Yes, it is.

Q

Are there any smoking areas?

A

There is a smoking room.

Q

Are vegetarian options available?

A

Yes, a variety of vegetable dishes are available.

Q

Are vegan options available?

A

Vegan meals can be provided upon advance reservation.

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Details

Name in Japanese
ひさご寿し
Postal Code
523-0893
Address
213-3 Sakuramiyacho, Omihachiman City, Shiga
Telephone
0748-33-1234
Closed
Tuesdays(Holidays, Open every day during peak season), Irregular holidays
Business Hours
11:00am - 9:00pm(L.O.), Sundays 10:00am - 9:00pm(L.O.)
Budget
Lunch 3,000yen〜, Dinner 10,000yen〜
Access
About 8 minutes walk from JR Omihachiman Station.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)