Chikamatsu
近松
Sushi in Akasaka, Yakuin & Hirao Area, Fukuoka, 6 min walk from Yakuin-ōdōri Station
Our analysis
- #1of 29 sushi restaurants in Akasaka, Yakuin & Hirao Area
- 89%of high-end restaurants in Fukuoka have a lower dinner budget
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 6 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
In our ranking, Chikamatsu is 1st of the 29 sushi restaurants in Akasaka, Yakuin & Hirao Area and 2nd of 108 in Fukuoka. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 89% of the high-end restaurants in Fukuoka in this guide, and higher than that of 86% of its sushi restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times, 5 of them Gold; one of 10 in Fukuoka in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, and 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 22 of the 108 sushi restaurants in Fukuoka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and Sundays (10 of the 29 sushi restaurants in Akasaka, Yakuin & Hirao Area say they open then).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Akasaka, Yakuin & Hirao Area with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Fukuoka | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chikamatsu | #2 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online, Japanese only | Gold 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Yakuin-ōdōri | Mon |
| Sushi Senpachi | #14 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥15,000 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2025 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 10 min, Watanabe-dōri | Mon, Sun |
| Sushi Shiro | #22 | ¥30,800 | ¥22,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Yakuin | Sun |
| Sushi to Amakusa Daio Amane | #24 | ¥22,000 | ¥10,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Yakuin-ōdōri | Sun |
| Sushi Tamon | #25 | ¥18,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Yakuin-ōdōri | Sun |
| Asuke | #26 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Yakuin | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Chikamatsu
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 092-716-5855 (+81-92-716-5855 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
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The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥30,000–39,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–21:30 |
| Thursday | 18:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 18:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 18:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | 18:00–21:30 |
Seats and rooms
| Seats | 9 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are not admitted |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
6 min walk (460 m) from Yakuin-ōdōri Station.
Also near: Sakurazaka (Exit 2): 12 min · Yakuin: 13 min
- Leave Yakuin-ōdōri Station and walk west for 180 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
- Bear right and walk 160 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
Chikamatsu is on your right.
On your right
Look for
近松
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
近松福岡県福岡市中央区薬院2-6-19
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-6-19 Yakuin Chuo-ku Fukuoka, Fukuoka 810-0022 |
|---|---|
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| Directions | For the bus, get off at Minami Yakuin bus stop. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2022
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Chikamatsu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥30,000–39,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Chikamatsu closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Chikamatsu?
Children are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Chikamatsu?
Yakuin-ōdōri Station, about 6 minutes on foot (460 m). Sakurazaka Station is about 12 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.