Scott Valley has a lot of things, but a sushi bar is not one of them. The good news: some of the best sushi in the State of Jefferson is an easy drive away, and it pairs well with the trips our guests already take. This guide is for two kinds of readers: guests at Blossom deciding where to go, and anyone in Southern Oregon or the far north of California searching for sushi near them.
If you only have one night: in Ashland, book Kobe for a creekside dinner, or walk in at Umami Sushi. In Medford, NORI Sushi and Izakaya is the newest and most fun.
Before you go: plan it into your trip
Staying three nights or fewer? Keep your days in Siskiyou County and save sushi for the day you fly in or out of Medford. Ashland and Medford sit right on the way.
Staying four nights or more? Make a day of Ashland or Jacksonville: a morning walk in Lithia Park or on Jacksonville’s historic streets, an early dinner, and home before dark.
Drive times from Blossom: about 1 hour to Mt. Shasta, 1 hour 15 minutes to Ashland, 1 hour 30 minutes to Medford, and 1 hour 40 minutes to Jacksonville.
November to March: the Siskiyou Summit on I-5 can need chains. Check Caltrans QuickMap and TripCheck before you leave, and plan to drive home in daylight.
Small-town hours: many of these places close one or two days a week and some close between lunch and dinner. Call ahead, especially Sunday to Tuesday.
Our ten picks in Ashland, Medford and Jacksonville
Grouped by the kind of night you want, not ranked. Prices are typical per person before drinks.
Quick and affordable
Sushi Heaven, 293 E Main St, Ashland. Highly rated · $12 to $30. A casual sushi bar loved for its creative rolls, like the Dr. Andy and the Ool-Lala, plus a few Korean dishes off the menu. Getting in: Walk in or order takeout.
Little Tokyo, 29 N Main St, Ashland. Highly rated · about $15 to $30. A small spot with a creekside patio for sushi, ramen and bibimbap. No alcohol, which makes it an easy family stop. Getting in: Walk in, Wednesday to Sunday, 4 to 8:30 pm.
Tosu Ramen and Sushi, 213 E Barnett Rd, Medford. Classic since 2017 · about $12 to $30. Run by an owner from Tosu, Japan, with affordable rolls and ramen, including a vegetarian miso ramen. Getting in: Reserve online or call (541) 245-1178.
Everyday favorites
Umami Sushi and Asian Cuisine, 62 E Main St, Ashland. Highly rated, classic · $15 to $35. The signature Umami Roll comes with tuna, salmon, basil and chili-lime sauce, and the menu also runs to tonkotsu ramen and A5 wagyu. Getting in: Mostly walk-in, Thursday to Monday. Call (541) 488-7108.
Tekkamaki Sushi, 2105 Roberts Rd, Medford. Highly rated, since 2010 · about $20 to $40. A strip-mall sushi bar with some of the strongest reviews in the Rogue Valley, known for creative rolls and warm service. Some listings show the name El Tataki Sushi Fusion at this address. Getting in: Walk in.
HIRO Sushi, 3613 Aviation Way, Medford. Highly rated · about $20 to $40. Five minutes from the Medford airport. Try the salmon collar, the double hamachi roll or a bento, and there is Korean bulgogi too. Getting in: Walk in, Monday to Saturday. A good first or last meal of a trip.
Umi Sushi, 100 California St, Jacksonville. Classic · about $20 to $40. The sushi bar in historic Jacksonville, with rolls and bento right on the main street. Getting in: Walk in.
Date night
Kobe Restaurant, Sushi and Sake Bar, 96 N Main St, Ashland. Classic, highly rated · $25 to $60. Contemporary Japanese by Lithia Creek, with local and organic ingredients when possible. Try the New Zealand king salmon, the uni roll or the wagyu sliders. Getting in: Reserve on OpenTable. Dinner 5 to 9 pm, closed Wednesdays.
NORI Sushi and Izakaya, 1250 Biddle Rd, Medford. New, highly rated · $8 to $20 per plate. A lively izakaya with small plates like karaage and gyoza, rolls such as the Ichiban, a big sake list and matcha crème brûlée. Getting in: Book online or walk in. Closed Sundays.
Special occasion
NAMA, 140 Lithia Way, Ashland. Upscale · $$$. Chef Josh Dorcak’s Japanese-influenced raw bar is the closest thing to omakase in the region. It is not a sushi restaurant: expect oysters, crudo, Dungeness crab custard and wagyu bites. Getting in: Book the Chef’s Counter on Tock, Thursday to Sunday.
Also worth knowing: Oh’s Osaka in downtown Medford for hibachi cooked at the table with a sushi bar, New Sakura in Medford for a family-friendly classic, and Zen Zen Sushi in Central Point.
Closest to Blossom: Mt. Shasta
There is no dedicated sushi restaurant in Mt. Shasta, Dunsmuir, Weed or McCloud right now. The closest option to Blossom is Handsome John’s Speakeasy at 316 Chestnut Street in Mt. Shasta, a cocktail bar that also serves big rolls like the Rainbow and tuna tartare, Tuesday to Saturday from 3 pm. It is a bar, so call ahead if you are bringing kids. Lily’s has long hosted a Wednesday sushi night; call (530) 926-3372 to ask if it is running before you plan around it.
Flying into Redding?
Redding is about two hours from Blossom, so it works best on an arrival or departure day. Fusion Sushi reopened in its own space on Dana Drive in March 2026, with $5 rolls on Wednesdays, and Bonsai Sushi Fusion, Yama Sushi and Kampai Sushi are long-running local favorites.
Common questions
Is there sushi in Etna or Scott Valley? Not right now. The closest sushi is in Mt. Shasta, about an hour away, and the widest choice is in Ashland and Medford.
Where is the best omakase near Mt. Shasta or Ashland? There is no traditional omakase counter in the region. NAMA’s Chef’s Counter in Ashland is the closest experience.
Where can I eat sushi near the Medford airport? HIRO Sushi is about five minutes away, and NORI and Tekkamaki are a short drive.
Is there sushi in Jacksonville, Oregon? Yes, Umi Sushi on California Street.
Make Blossom your base
Blossom Sanctuary is a private retreat house in Etna with a full kitchen, a wood stove and stars you can actually see. Price flights to Medford with Google Flights and pair a sushi dinner with the drive in. Sovereign Circle members can turn on every guide, sushi included, in our interactive trip map. Join the Sovereign Circle free through December 31, 2026 for the member rate and a gift with your first stay.
Checked November 5, 2026 against recent reviews, menus and local news. Hours change, so call ahead.
