Kiku Zushi
菊鮨
Sushi in Dazaifu & Onojo Area, Fukuoka, 14 min walk from Shirakibaru Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 sushi restaurants in Dazaifu & Onojo Area
- ¥29,700least expensive dinner course; median ¥25,300
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 4
In our ranking, Kiku Zushi is 1st of the 3 sushi restaurants in Dazaifu & Onojo Area and 4th of 108 in Fukuoka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥29,700 (on Pocket Concierge), 17% above the ¥25,300 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Fukuoka ranked nearest to it. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 10 in Fukuoka in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 22 of the 108 sushi restaurants in Fukuoka can be. Good for a seat at the counter.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Dazaifu, Munakata & Kasuya-Gun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiku Zushi | #4 | ¥29,700 | ¥29,700 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 14 min, Shirakibaru | Sun |
| Kuramitsu | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Akama | Wed |
| Hakubun | — | ¥18,150 | ¥18,150 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 14 min, Shirakibaru | Sun |
| Sushi Hirano | — | ¥19,800 | ¥11,000 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Dazaifu | Wed |
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, Tatami room |
How to book Kiku Zushi
- 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 092-575-0718 (+81-92-575-0718 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 listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Omakase Course
Lunch
¥29,700
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
Cheapest
Omakase Course
Dinner
¥29,700
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 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 | 11:30–13:50, 14:00–16:30, 18:00–20:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–13:50, 14:00–16:30, 18:00–20:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–13:50, 14:00–16:30, 18:00–20:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30–13:50, 14:00–16:30, 18:00–20:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–13:50, 14:00–16:30, 18:00–20:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–13:50, 14:00–16:30, 18:00–20:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Dress code | The dress code is smart casual. Extreme casual attire such as shorts and sandals for men is not permitted. Please refrain from excessive perfume to fully enjoy the aroma of the dishes. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
14 min walk (1,110 m) from Shirakibaru Station.
Also near: Kasuga: 20 min · Ōnojō: 21 min
- Leave Shirakibaru Station and walk west for 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 930 m.
- Turn right and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 50 m.
Kiku Zushi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
菊鮨
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
菊鮨福岡県春日市春日公園3-51-3
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-51-3 Kasugakoen Kasuga, Fukuoka 816-0811 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Kiku Zushi is an 8-minute walk from JR Onojo Station and a 20-minute walk from Nishitetsu Shirakihara Station. |
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 Kiku Zushi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kiku Zushi closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Kiku Zushi?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Kiku Zushi?
Shirakibaru Station, about 14 minutes on foot (1,110 m). Kasuga Station is about 19 minutes away.
Does Kiku Zushi have a dress code?
The dress code is smart casual. Extreme casual attire such as shorts and sandals for men is not permitted. Please refrain from excessive perfume to fully enjoy the aroma of the dishes.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and Pocket Concierge; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.