Koban Zushi Tanagura
小判寿司 棚倉
Sushi in Along Suigun Railway Line & Tanagura, Fukushima, 14 min walk from Nakatoyo Station
Our analysis
- #1of 6 sushi restaurants in Fukushima
- 53%of high-end restaurants in Fukushima have a higher dinner budget
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 4
In our ranking, Koban Zushi Tanagura is 1st of the 6 sushi restaurants in Fukushima. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 53% of the high-end restaurants in Fukushima in this guide. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 2 in Fukushima in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, and 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 0 of the 6 sushi restaurants in Fukushima can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Fukushima with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Fukushima | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koban Zushi Tanagura | #1 | ¥10,065 | ¥10,065 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 14 min, Nakatoyo | Wed |
| Sushi Ito | #2 | ¥19,800 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 10 min, Iwaki | — |
| Umaimonya Watanabe | #3 | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Iwaki | Sun |
| Sushi Kappou Gyomon | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Kōriyama | Tue |
| Sushi Kotaro | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | — | Wed |
| Sushi Kappo Tomiyama | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Kōriyama | Mon |
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 | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Koban Zushi Tanagura
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 0247-33-7337 (+81-247-33-7337 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Course
【琥珀 こはく】お鮨のみのコース 十貫
Dinner / Lunch · 1–4 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (1)（menu in Japanese）
- 旬の鮨 十貫 巻物 玉子焼 甘味付
¥10,065
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Course
【藍 あい】お鮨のみのコース 十二貫
Dinner / Lunch · 1–4 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (1)（menu in Japanese）
- 旬の鮨 十二貫 巻物 玉子焼 甘味付
¥11,275
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$80
¥1,210 more than the one above
Course
【紅 くれない】お鮨とおつまみのコース
Dinner / Lunch · 1–4 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (1)（menu in Japanese）
- 旬の肴五 ～ 六品 旬の鮨 十貫 ～ 十一貫
¥22,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥10,725 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–23:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 15 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Take-out |
Getting there
14 min walk (1,080 m) from Nakatoyo Station.
Also near: Iwaki-Tanakura: 15 min
- Leave Nakatoyo Station and walk north for 400 m.
- Turn left and walk 330 m.
- Turn right onto Tanagura-kaido Ave. and walk 270 m.
Koban Zushi Tanagura is on your right.
On your right
Look for
小判寿司 棚倉
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
小判寿司 棚倉福島県東白川郡棚倉町大字棚倉字古町30-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 30-2 -, Fukushima 963-6131 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | For your convenience, we recommend using Iwaki Tanakakura Station. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2022
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Koban Zushi Tanagura cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
When is Koban Zushi Tanagura closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Koban Zushi Tanagura?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Koban Zushi Tanagura?
Nakatoyo Station, about 14 minutes on foot (1,080 m). Iwaki-Tanakura Station is about 15 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.