Mere

There is a sort of Animal Crossing style charm to the decor here, with thick bamboo in artful stands through the restaurant. It's a family friendly place, which many, even most high-end sushi places are not, but it's still good enough quality that you'll enjoy your omakase without complaint (but without utterly destroying your monthly budget). The staff is very sweet and attentive, and everything was extremely tasty and fresh.

I particularly enjoyed the egg custard which was extremely silky and delicate, and made a perfect palette cleanser in between different bites of sushi. All of the fish was quite fresh, and the duck breast was also very well prepared.

The arboretum is an absolutely wonderful place to come and take some really relaxing walks. The layout is very picturesque and the planting is extremely well thought out and looks lovely regardless of the season. It's recently easy to get lost though, because the signage is not stellar. Thankfully the parking lots are numbered which made it easier to find my way back to the car, and the restrooms are well kept at the visitor center for which I am always grateful. I look forward to coming back to watch the changing seasons.