Chisou Nakamura
馳走なかむら
Also spelled Chiso Nakamura
Kaiseki in Nakasu, Fukuoka, 9 min walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station
Our analysis
- #2of 13 kaiseki restaurants in Nakasu
- 89%of high-end restaurants in Fukuoka have a lower dinner budget
- 2×The Tabelog Award
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 2
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Chisou Nakamura is 2nd of the 13 kaiseki restaurants in Nakasu and 11th of 102 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 89% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award 2 times (2023 and 2025) and Tabelog 100 in 2023. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 24 of the 102 kaiseki restaurants in Fukuoka can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥20,000, 33% below its dinner budget), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Nakasu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumi to Ogawa | #9 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Nakasu-Kawabata | — |
| Chisou Nakamura | #11 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2025 · Tabelog 100 2023 | 9 min, Nakasu-Kawabata | Sun |
| Shirani Ta | #20 | ¥16,500 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Tenjin-minami | — |
| Sushi Kappou Ryu | — | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Nakasu-Kawabata | Sun |
| Sushi Tagami | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Nakasu-Kawabata | Sun |
| Sushi Yamasa | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 6 min, Tenjin-minami | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Chisou Nakamura
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 092-292-7663 (+81-92-292-7663 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Fukuoka.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
[Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday only] 22000 yen Kaiseki
Lunch
¥27,104
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
Cheapest
[Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday only] 35000 yen Kaiseki
Lunch
¥49,280
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$330
¥22,176 more than the one above
40,000 yen Kaiseki
Dinner
¥49,280
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$330
[Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday only] VIP Kaiseki
Lunch
¥73,920
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$490
¥24,640 more than the one above
VIP Kaiseki
Dinner
¥73,920
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$490
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥40,000–49,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 14 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are not admitted |
| Dress code | ■Smart casual. ■We kindly ask that you refrain from visiting with strong fragrances such as perfume or cologne. |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
Getting there
9 min walk (730 m) from Nakasu-Kawabata Station.
Also near: Tenjin (Exit E01a): 11 min · Gofukumachi (Exit 3): 12 min
- Leave Nakasu-Kawabata Station and walk west for 0 m.
- Turn right and walk 70 m.
- Turn left at Lawson and walk 620 m.
- Turn right and walk 10 m.
You arrive at Chisou Nakamura.
Look for
馳走なかむら
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
馳走なかむら福岡県福岡市博多区対馬小路2-10
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-10 Tsumashoji Hakata-ku Fukuoka, Fukuoka 812-0020 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 10-minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station on the subway and a 10-minute drive from JR Hakata Station. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
From the restaurant's website
| Michelin Guide | Fukuoka & Saga & Nagasaki 2019: two stars |
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As stated on chisou-nakamura.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Chisou Nakamura cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Chisou Nakamura closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Chisou Nakamura?
Children are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Chisou Nakamura?
Nakasu-Kawabata Station, about 9 minutes on foot (730 m). Gofukumachi Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Chisou Nakamura have a dress code?
■Smart casual. ■We kindly ask that you refrain from visiting with strong fragrances such as perfume or cologne.
Does Chisou Nakamura have a Michelin star?
According to its website, Chisou Nakamura was awarded two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide Fukuoka & Saga & Nagasaki 2019. This is what the restaurant states on its own website; the Michelin Guide itself is the authority.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.