World’s Largest Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurant Opens Near Skytree Oshiage Station

10.April.2022 | FOOD / SPOT

Kura Sushi is one of the most popular revolving sushi restaurants in the world, with many locations in the United States as well as Japan. Now, the new global Kura Sushi flagship store will open near Tokyo Skytree featuring in-store entertainment!

The restaurant takes up two stories and boasts the largest amount of floor space for a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant at 834 square meters. Kashiwa Sato, one of Japan’s leading creative directors, designed the interior, which is filled with photo spots and a light-up lantern wall.

Seating is available in semi-private rooms, each with a curtain to offer a cozier atmosphere and protection against germs. Be sure to come and experience this massive location the next time you’re in Tokyo!

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