Kotan
枯淡
Sushi in Ohori Park & MIZUHO PayPay Dome Area, Fukuoka, 2 min walk from Sakurazaka Station
Our analysis
- #1of 7 sushi restaurants in Ohori Park & MIZUHO PayPay Dome Area
- 54%of high-end restaurants in Fukuoka have a lower dinner budget
- 4 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook by phone
All 6 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 4
Inside 1
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Kotan is 1st of the 7 sushi restaurants in Ohori Park & MIZUHO PayPay Dome Area and 6th of 108 in Fukuoka. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 54% of the high-end restaurants in Fukuoka in this guide, and lower than that of 14% of its sushi restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2023 (4 times; one of 18 in Fukuoka in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2022 and 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 22 of the 108 sushi restaurants in Fukuoka can be booked online in English. Good for Sundays (51 of the 108 sushi restaurants in Fukuoka say they open then).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Ohori Park & MIZUHO PayPay Dome Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotan | #6 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Sakurazaka | Tue, Wed |
| Sushi Ryori Ichitaka | #12 | ¥25,000 | ¥16,500 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2025 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Ōhorikōen | Tue, Wed |
| Sushi Kijima | — | ¥22,000 | ¥6,000 | Phone only | — | 9 min, Sakurazaka | Wed, Thu |
| Koyanagi Sushi | — | ¥22,000 | ¥9,500 | Phone only | — | 15 min, Befu | Wed |
| Sushi Soejima Yasuhiro | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Sakurazaka | Sun |
| Sushiya Hinotoki E | — | ¥16,500 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Ropponmatsu | Tue, Wed |
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 |
How to book Kotan
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 092-600-9478 (+81-92-600-9478 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.
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The food
Photos the restaurant posted 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 | 11:30–13:30, 17:30–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–13:30, 17:30–22:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–13:30, 17:30–22:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–13:30, 17:30–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Opened | November 2021 |
Getting there
2 min walk (190 m) from Sakurazaka Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Ropponmatsu: 13 min · Yakuin-ōdōri: 14 min
- Leave Sakurazaka Station by Exit 2 and walk west for 150 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven and walk 30 m.
You arrive at Kotan.
Look for
枯淡
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
枯淡福岡県福岡市中央区桜坂1-5-15
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-5-15 Sakurazaka Chuo-ku Fukuoka, Fukuoka 810-0024 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - Nanakuma Line, Sakurazaka Station: 2-minute walk. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2022
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kotan 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 Kotan closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Kotan?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Kotan?
Sakurazaka Station, about 2 minutes on foot (190 m). Yakuin-ōdōri Station is about 14 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.