Isshin Sushi Koyo
一心鮨 光洋
Sushi in Miyazaki, 15 min walk from Miyazaki Station
Our analysis
- #1of 5 sushi restaurants in Miyazaki
- 89%of high-end restaurants in Miyazaki have a lower dinner budget
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 4
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Isshin Sushi Koyo is 1st of the 5 sushi restaurants in Miyazaki. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 89% of the high-end restaurants in Miyazaki in this guide. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; the only restaurant in Miyazaki in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 2 of the 5 sushi restaurants in Miyazaki can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 67% below its dinner budget), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥12,100 on Tabelog, Pocket Concierge, and Ikyu; ¥18,150 on Tabelog, Pocket Concierge, and Ikyu.
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Isshin Sushi Koyo
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 0985-60-5005 (+81-985-60-5005 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Appetizer, 10 Pieces of Nigiri, Soup, Dessert
Nigiri 10 Pieces
Lunch · 1 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (4)
- Appetizer
- Pieces of Nigiri
- Soup
- Dessert
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
Cheapest
Aoi Sushi Kaiseki
- Nigiri sushi
- Kaiseki
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
Appetizer, 12 Pieces of Nigiri, Soup, Dessert
Nigiri 12 Pieces
Lunch · 1 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (4)
- Appetizer
- Pieces of Nigiri
- Soup
- Dessert
¥18,150
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥6,050 more than the one above
Sushi Kaiseki Fuku
- Nigiri sushi
- Kaiseki
¥18,150
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
Appetizer, 15 Pieces of Nigiri, Soup, Dessert
Nigiri 15 Pieces
Lunch · 1 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (4)
- Appetizer
- Pieces of Nigiri
- Soup
- Dessert
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥6,050 more than the one above
Night Private Room Only CourseMost booked
- Nigiri sushi
¥30,250
per person, tax incl., ≈$200
¥6,050 more than the one above
Omakase GishinsoudenMost booked
2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
¥38,720
per person, tax incl., ≈$260
¥8,470 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥40,000–49,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | A service charge of 10% will be added separately. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 40 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 20 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking area outside the store. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available, Take-out |
Getting there
15 min walk (1,180 m) from Miyazaki Station.
- Leave Miyazaki Station and walk north for 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 140 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 70 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 220 m.
- Turn left and walk 140 m.
- Bear left and walk 450 m.
Isshin Sushi Koyo is on your left.
On your left
Look for
一心鮨 光洋
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
一心鮨 光洋宮崎県宮崎市昭和町21
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 21 Showacho Miyazaki, Miyazaki 880-0874 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 10-minute walk from the east exit of Miyazaki Station. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2022
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Isshin Sushi Koyo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% will be added separately.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Isshin Sushi Koyo have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Isshin Sushi Koyo closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Isshin Sushi Koyo?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Isshin Sushi Koyo?
Miyazaki Station, about 15 minutes on foot (1,180 m).
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.