If one wishes to savor high-end sushi in Fukuoka Prefecture, here are five recommended restaurants to visit. Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Nov 13 2024

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If one wishes to savor high-end sushi in Fukuoka Prefecture, here are five recommended restaurants to visit.

Fukuoka Prefecture, located in the Kyushu area of Japan, is the most populous in the region. It is a prefecture you would want to visit for a gourmet journey, thanks to its delicious food offerings. Why not try some high-end sushi in Fukuoka? The sushi, made with carefully selected ingredients including fresh fish from nearby waters, will surely provide a blissful experience. Don't miss the delicious local sake that pairs perfectly with the sushi.

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Sushisho Fukuoka Restaurant

Authentic Edomae sushi made with carefully selected fresh fish from all over the country

Located just a 3-minute walk from Akasaka Station, Sushisho Fukuoka is a restaurant specializing in authentic Edomae sushi. The menu exclusively offers an "Omakase Course", featuring sushi crafted from seasonal fresh fish sourced from Nagahama Market in Fukuoka and various other locations nationwide. A highlight is the "Hon-Maguro" (bluefin tuna), a rarity in Fukuoka, which is delivered directly from Tokyo's Toyosu Market. In winter, the tuna boasts a rich flavor, while in summer, it offers a lighter taste.

The restaurant located on the 2F of Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City features a Japanese-style space abundantly utilizing wood. The spacious counter seats offer a prime spot to enjoy the craftsmanship unfolding right before your eyes. While being moved by the impressive handiwork, spend a luxurious moment. Additionally, local sake from Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, and other parts of Kyushu is always available with 5 to 6 types on standby. The harmony of seasonal sushi and sake is truly exceptional.

Sushisho Fukuoka Branch

Open: Dinner 5:00 pm -11:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) / Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,500 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Akasaka Station. Located on the 2nd floor of Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City.
Address: 2F, FDGC Biosquare, 2-6-50, Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
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Sushi Yoshida

Sushi featuring seasonal fish from Kyushu and local sake, enjoyed at the counter

Located just an 8-minute walk from Nishitetsu Kurume Station, Sushi Yoshida is a restaurant where one can enjoy seasonal sushi at the counter. The restaurant features a "Omakase Course" that includes fresh seafood from local Kyushu areas such as Fukuoka, the Goto Islands of Nagasaki, Amakusa, and Karatsu in Saga. The course begins with appetizers that pair well with sake. The sushi portion consists of approximately 12 pieces, offering a perfect balance of vinegared rice, which uses red vinegar aged for 10 years in a pot, and the toppings.

Beyond the small Japanese garden, one finds a serene Japanese-style space. The restaurant, with only counter seats, features a traditional Japanese architectural technique known as "ajiro" ceilings, and the walls are subtly decorated with flowers, drawing attention to the exquisite Japanese setting. Why not savor the essence of Japan while enjoying a selection of carefully chosen sake?

Sushi Yoshida

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday] 17:00 - 23:00 *By reservation only (accepted by phone until 20:30 the previous day)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY
Access: Eight-minute walk from the West Exit at Nishitetsu Kurume Station on the Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line. Just south of the Meiji-dori/Hiyoshi-cho intersection.
Address: 20-10 Mutsumon-machi, Kurume, Fukuoka
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Sushi Kappo Yamanaka

The taste of a renowned restaurant representing Hakata can be enjoyed casually and in a relaxed manner.

Located right near Hakata Station, the restaurant Sushi Kappo Yamanaka opened with the intention of offering the renowned taste of the famous sushi restaurant Yamanaka in a more casual setting. Like the main restaurant, it uses seasonal fish from the Genkai Sea. The sushi rice is seasoned with black vinegar, and the skill of the chefs recreates the taste of the famous restaurant. A recommended dish is the "Ara," a white fish considered a delicacy in Kyushu, which is caught using a single-hook fishing method, resulting in an exceptional texture.

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The restaurant is located on the 9th floor of Amu Plaza Hakata, directly connected to Fukuoka Station. Tucked away in the back of the dining floor, it exudes an ambiance reminiscent of a hidden gem. The interior, dominated by wood, offers a warm and relaxing atmosphere. The white wooden counter seats are prime spots where one can enjoy watching the artisans at work. The restaurant also recommends private rooms for 3 to 6 guests, where one can enjoy the view from the 9th floor.

Sushi Kappo Yamanaka

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: Directly-connected to JR [Hakata Station]! On the 9th floor of JR HAKATA CITY AMU PLAZA HAKATA
Address: 1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka
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Jukusei Sushi Koshiro

A distinctive restaurant where one can enjoy pairing aged sushi with sake

Jukusei Sushi Koshiro, where one can savor dishes made with fresh ingredients sourced from all over the country, is located a 7-minute walk from Yakuin Station. The aged sushi, which varies its aging method depending on the type of seafood, offers a perfect combination of concentrated flavors of the ingredients and the red vinegar sushi rice. Guests can enjoy the "Omakase Course" featuring creative appetizers and aged sushi. The restaurant also offers an enjoyable pairing of carefully selected sake by the owner, who is a certified sake sommelier, and aged sushi.

The restaurant, designed with a focus on Japanese aesthetics down to the last detail, features a cozy space with only a few seats at a pale wooden counter. The seats are spaced generously apart, allowing guests to sit back and relax comfortably. One might find themselves mesmerized by the master chef's skilled performance right in front of them. The sound of a saxophone fills the restaurant, creating a serene and soothing atmosphere. Please enjoy a blissful moment that satisfies both the heart and the stomach.

Jukusei-zushi Koshiro

Open: Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm ) / Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from Yakuin Station on Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line
Address: 101, Five Stars Shirogane, 1-7-12, Shirogane, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
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Sushi Jirocho

Enjoy the bounty of the Genkai Sea, seasoned with specialty salt and secret soy sauce

Located a 15-minute walk from Kurume Station, Sushi Jirocho is a long-established sushi restaurant with over 80 years of history. The master chef meticulously selects ingredients such as seasonal fresh fish from the Genkai Sea purchased at Yanagibashi Union Market, exclusive Ariake Sea seaweed, and rare clear stream rice from Kumamoto. The restaurant features a unique style of sushi, pre-seasoned with carefully chosen salts and secret soy sauce recipes. An extensive selection of sake, shochu, and wine that pairs well with the dishes is also available.

The interior exudes a Japanese aesthetic, utilizing white and black colors along with the texture of wood grain. The tatami rooms are equipped with sunken kotatsu, allowing guests to stretch their legs and relax comfortably. The private rooms with table seating offer a space where guests can enjoy their meals without concern for those around them. The counter seats, where the head chef prepares sushi right before your eyes, are also popular. There are several live music events throughout the year, and if you are lucky enough to be present during one, it will surely enhance your travel memories.

Sushi no Jirocho

Open: [Monday - Saturday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm. If Monday is a National Holiday, Sunday and Monday will be consecutive holidays.
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 13,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,500 JPY
Access: A 15-minute walk from Kagoshima Main Line, Kurume station.
Address: 4-2 Hiyoshi-cho , Kurume, Fukuoka
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