Kaiten Sushi restaurant

T1’s main conveyor-belt sushi spot is where people grab a last sushi run before boarding.

This kaiten sushi restaurant sits airside in Terminal 1, so you’re fine coming here after security for international or domestic departures. Plates roll past on the belt at typical airport markups: expect most items in the ¥200–¥400 range, with a few premium pieces higher. It’s a mid-range $$ stop, not a budget canteen, but still cheaper than a full omakase in Nagoya city.

The draw is variety that feels closer to downtown than airport food court. You’ll usually see tuna, salmon, ika, ebi, tamago, plus seasonal specials and a few cooked options like fried shrimp or karaage. A simple lunch with 7–8 plates and tea lands around ¥1,500–¥2,000 per person. Quality sits in “good enough before a flight” territory: one reviewer called it “surprisingly decent kaiten sushi for an airport,” another flagged it as “not as fresh as city branches but fine if you’re craving sushi before a flight.”

Service pace depends heavily on the time of day. During peak international banks around late mornings and early evenings, waits of 20–30 minutes are common for counter seats, and orders from the screen can lag. Off-peak, plates circulate steadily and you’re in and out in 30–40 minutes. Green tea is usually self-serve at the counter, with hot water taps and tea powder at each seat, so you’re not stuck waiting on drinks.

Watch out for the bill creeping up faster than it feels; those ¥300+ plates add up quickly if you’re hungry and an hour from a 10-hour flight. Also factor in potential queues if your boarding time is within 45 minutes. One practical play: walk past first, check how many people are lined up at the entrance in T1, then decide if you have time or should pivot to something grab-and-go nearby.