[Nigiri Choziro] Grand Opening of Wakayama Hirai Store on March 31st (Tue)!

Nigiri Choziro is opening its Wakayama Hirai store. The new store features an updated store design and operational flow.

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Exterior of Nigiri Choziro Wakayama Hirai Store

Foods Net Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, President & Representative Director: Makoto Kato) is pleased to announce the grand opening of its 73rd store nationwide, "Nigiri Choziro Wakayama Hirai Store," on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026. This new store will operate under the brand "Katsuo Kaiten Sushi Nigiri Choziro" and "Kaiten Sushi CHOJIRO Kyoto."

The "Nigiri Choziro Wakayama Hirai Store," opening in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, is a new store concept featuring an updated store design and operational flow. The store design combines white and wood grain for a simple, Japanese-modern aesthetic, enhanced by indirect lighting to create a bright, spacious, and high-quality interior. While maintaining the same commitment to skilled chefs and fresh, seasonal ingredients from various regions, customers can now enjoy our exquisite dishes in a more comfortable and pleasant atmosphere within this sophisticated setting.

"Katsuo Kaiten Sushi Nigiri Choziro" will strengthen its expansion of this new store type in the future. We invite you to savor the sushi of Nigiri Choziro to your heart's content.

- Enlarged "Ikezu" (Live Fish Tank): Approximately twice the size of conventional stores

- Two-Tiered "Express Lane": Swift delivery of dishes to all seats

- Spacious and Relaxing Interior: Creating a pleasant, vibrant, yet calm atmosphere

- Skilled Chefs: Chefs prepare sushi in the center of the store

- Grand Opening Event: Held daily from March 31st (Tue) to April 19th (Sun) exclusively at Nigiri Choziro Wakayama Hirai Store!

[Store Information]

■Store Name: Nigiri Choziro Wakayama Hirai Store

■Address: 149 Hirai, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, 640-8442

■TEL: 073-498-6767

■Business Hours: Weekdays 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM / 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Weekends & Holidays 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

※Last entry and last order are 30 minutes prior to closing.

■Seating Capacity: 106 seats (8 counter seats, 11 tables for 6 people, 4 private table seats for 8 people)

■Parking: 50 spaces

Introducing the New Store Concept: "Nigiri Choziro Wakayama Hirai Store"

A Large "Ikezu" Welcomes You

FAQ

When and where is the new Nigiri Choziro store opening?

The new Nigiri Choziro Wakayama Hirai store is opening on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, located at 149 Hirai, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture.

What are the key features of the new store design?

The new store features a Japanese-modern design combining white and wood grain with indirect lighting for a bright, spacious, and high-quality atmosphere. It also includes an enlarged live fish tank (ikezu) and a two-tiered express lane for faster food delivery.

Is there a special event for the grand opening?

Yes, there will be a grand opening event held daily from March 31st (Tue) to April 19th (Sun) exclusively at the Nigiri Choziro Wakayama Hirai Store.

What are the business hours for the new store?

On weekdays, the store is open from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. On weekends and holidays, it is open from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Last entry and last order are 30 minutes before closing.