Itsuboshi
いつぼし
Kaiseki in Tenjin, Fukuoka, 6 min walk from Tenjin-minami Station
Our analysis
- ¥11,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 28 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥11,000 (on Ikyu), 33% below the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Fukuoka ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 24 of the 102 kaiseki restaurants in Fukuoka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (6 of its 25 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), Sundays (12 of the 25 kaiseki restaurants in Tenjin say they open then), and a late dinner (open until 23:00). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥11,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥13,200 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Tenjin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Dokoro Nishi no Kakure | — | ¥16,500 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Tenjin-minami | Tue |
| Kingscote | — | ¥11,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Tenjin-minami | Sun |
| Yamasan | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 4 min, Tenjin-minami | Sun |
| Itsuboshi | — | ¥11,000 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Tenjin-minami | — |
| Genju | — | ¥19,000 | ¥10,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Tenjin | — |
| Toki | — | ¥13,200 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Watanabe-dōri | — |
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, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Itsuboshi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5600-9242 (+81-50-5600-9242 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Only Lunch Daily Obanzai Gozen
Lunch · 1 hr at the table
- Beef
What is served (4)
- Example) Delicious Hamburg Steak
- Sweet and Sour Chicken Nanban
- Fried Vegetable Medley
- Mother's Rich and Flavorful Simmered Mackerel
¥2,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$10
Cheapest
Omakase Itsuboshi Course (excluding tax)
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Tempura
What is served (16)
- Course Menu (Example)
- Appetizer
- (Homemade seasonal small dish)
- Assorted Omazai Platter
- (Seasonal vegetable stews and salads)
- Seasonal Sashimi
- (One dish of seasonal fish selected by the chef)
- Seasonal Simmered Dish
- (Simmered dish utilizing the umami of dashi)
- Today's Grilled Dish
- (Fish or seasonal ingredients)
- Fried Dish
- (Seasonal item such as tempura)
- Meat Dish
- (Dish using Japanese brand meat)
- Clay Pot Rice
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥9,000 more than the one above
Omakase Matsu Course (excluding tax)
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Tempura
What is served (15)
- Course Menu (Example)
- Appetizer
- (Homemade seasonal small dish)
- Assorted Omazai Platter
- (Seasonal vegetable stews and salads)
- Sashimi of Seasonal Fish
- Special Horse Sashimi from Kumamoto
- Seasonal Simmered Dish
- (Simmered dish utilizing the umami of dashi)
- Palate Cleanser
- (A dish made with the day's recommended ingredients)
- Fried Dish
- (Seasonal dish such as tempura)
- Steamed Dish
- Meat Dish
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥2,200 more than the one above
Omakase Fuku Course with Live Squid Sashimi (excluding tax)
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
- Tempura
What is served (16)
- Course Menu (Example)
- Appetizer
- (Seasonal small bowl
- Homemade Obanzai)
- Assorted Obanzai (3 kinds)
- (Simmered and dressed seasonal vegetables)
- Live Squid Sashimi from Genkai
- Seasonal Fish Sashimi
- (A single dish of seasonal fish selected by the chef)
- Special Horse Sashimi from Kumamoto
- Seasonal Simmered Dish
- (Stewed dish utilizing the umami of dashi)
- Today's Grilled Dish
- (Fish or seasonal ingredients)
- Squid After-Sashimi (3 ways)
- (Choose from nigiri, tempura, or salt-grilled)
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥3,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥1,000–1,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥2,000–2,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 16:00–21:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 25, including 6 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area Smoking is allowed inside the entrance. Smoking is only allowed in the tatami room at iQOS. The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| 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 |
| Opened | September 2023 |
Getting there
6 min walk (470 m) from Tenjin-minami Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Nakasu-Kawabata: 7 min · Kushida Shrine (Exit 7): 9 min
- Leave Tenjin-minami Station by Exit 6 and walk north-east for 110 m.
- Bear left at Sukiya onto Kokutai-doro Avenue and walk 120 m.
- Turn left at Lawson and walk 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 170 m.
Itsuboshi is on your right.
On your right
Look for
いつぼし
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
いつぼし福岡県福岡市中央区西中洲1-35
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-35 Nishinakasu Chuo-ku Fukuoka, Fukuoka 810-0002 |
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| Directions | -. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Canal City Hakata, 400 m, about 7 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Grand Hyatt Fukuoka, 410 m, about 7 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Itsuboshi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥1,000–1,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Itsuboshi?
Tenjin-minami Station, about 6 minutes on foot (470 m). Nakasu-Kawabata Station is about 8 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.