Kingscote
Kaiseki in Tenjin, Fukuoka, 5 min walk from Tenjin-minami Station
Our analysis
- #10of 25 kaiseki restaurants in Tenjin
- ¥11,000least 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 19
Inside 4
In our ranking, Kingscote is 10th of the 25 kaiseki restaurants in Tenjin. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥11,000 (on its website), 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, a late dinner (open until 4:00 a.m.), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥12,100 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥16,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufu | #29 | ¥18,480 | ¥12,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Watanabe-dōri | — |
| 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 | — |
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 Kingscote
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5593-2866 (+81-50-5593-2866 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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 the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Water Boiled Chicken Short Course
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Sashimi
What is served (16)
- Appetizer
- Appetizer 1
- Appetizer 2
- Appetizer 3
- Sashimi 1
- Sashimi 2
- Warm Appetizer 1
- Warm Appetizer 2
- Mizutaki and Zosui
- Dessert and Yame Tea
- (An example of a day)
- Chicken Soup
- Botan Ebi (Sweet Shrimp)
- Octopus
- Mackerel
- Spear Squid
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
Cheapest
Standard Course to Enjoy Mizutaki
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Sashimi
- Sea urchin
- Beef
What is served (16)
- Example:
- Appetizer
- Appetizer 1
- Appetizer 2
- Appetizer 3
- Sashimi 1
- Sashimi 2
- Grilled Dish 1
- Grilled Dish 2
- Meat Dish
- Mizutaki, Zosui
- Dessert, Yame Tea
- An example of a day:
- Chicken Soup
- Botan Shrimp, Sea Urchin
- Octopus
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥4,400 more than the one above
Special Seasonal Ingredients Tasting Course
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (13)
- Example)
- Appetizer
- Appetizer 1
- Appetizer 2
- Appetizer 3
- Warm Appetizer
- Sashimi 1
- Sashimi 2
- Fried Dish
- Grilled Dish
- Meat Dish
- Water Boiled Dish, Rice Porridge
- Dessert, Yame Tea
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Please note that a service charge will be applied for entries after 12:00 AM. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–04:00 (next day) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–04:00 (next day) |
| Wednesday | 18:00–04:00 (next day) |
| Thursday | 18:00–04:00 (next day) |
| Friday | 18:00–04:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | 18:00–04:00 (next day) |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Smoking allowed Electronic cigarettes are allowed, and paper cigarettes are permitted after 9 PM. 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, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate) |
| Opened | December 2022 |
Getting there
5 min walk (410 m) from Tenjin-minami Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Nakasu-Kawabata: 8 min · Kushida Shrine (Exit 7): 10 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 100 m.
Kingscote is on your left.
On your left
Look for
LANEスクエアビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
Show this to a taxi driver
福岡県福岡市中央区西中洲3-6 LANEスクエアビル 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-6 Nishinakasu Chuo-ku Fukuoka, Fukuoka 810-0002 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Tenjin Minami Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Canal City Hakata, 440 m, about 7 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Grand Hyatt Fukuoka, 450 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kingscote cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Please note that a service charge will be applied for entries after 12:00 AM.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kingscote closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Kingscote?
Tenjin-minami Station, about 5 minutes on foot (410 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.