Kappou Hirakawa
割烹ひら川
Also spelled Kappo Hirakawa
Kaiseki in Kokura, Fukuoka, 3 min walk from Heiwadōri Station
Our analysis
- #3of 14 kaiseki restaurants in Kokura
- ¥13,200least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 5
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Kappou Hirakawa is 3rd of the 14 kaiseki restaurants in Kokura and 31st of 102 in Fukuoka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,200 (on Tabelog), 20% 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 (8 of its 22 seats) and a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Kokura 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oryori Sato | #8 | ¥19,000 | ¥19,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Heiwadōri | Sun |
| Yasuda | #26 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 9 min, Heiwadōri | Sun |
| Kappou Hirakawa | #31 | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Heiwadōri | Sun |
| Toyo | — | ¥19,800 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Tanga | Sun |
| Kokura Shoan | — | ¥24,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 6 min, Heiwadōri | — |
| Shujin Sakana Club Yume | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 19 min, Kawaraguchi Mihagino | — |
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, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Kappou Hirakawa
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5600-8249 (+81-50-5600-8249 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
Omakase Course
8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Sashimi
What is served (8)
- Appetizers
- Clear Soup
- Assorted Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Main Dish
- Rice
- Dessert
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Omakase Course
8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Sashimi
What is served (8)
- Appetizers
- Clear Soup
- Assorted Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Main Dish
- Rice
- Dessert
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥3,300 more than the one above
Omakase Course
8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Sashimi
What is served (8)
- Appetizers
- Soup
- Sashimi Platter
- Grilled Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Main Dish
- Rice
- Dessert
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | A service charge of 5% will be added. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 22, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
Getting there
3 min walk (240 m) from Heiwadōri Station.
Also near: Tanga: 6 min · Kokura: 8 min
- Leave Heiwadōri Station and walk east for 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 120 m.
Kappou Hirakawa is on your right.
On your right
Look for
割烹ひら川
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
割烹ひら川福岡県北九州市小倉北区鍛冶町1-3-4
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-3-4 Kajimachi Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 802-0004 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | About 5 minutes walk from JR Kokura Station. Approximately 1 minute walk from Ogai Dori entrance (Mimatsu Core Building 2nd floor). |
From the restaurant's website
| Owner | 平川秀市 |
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As stated on kappouhirakawa.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kappou Hirakawa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 5% will be added.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kappou Hirakawa closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Kappou Hirakawa?
Heiwadōri Station, about 3 minutes on foot (240 m). Tanga Station is about 6 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.