Kotani
小谷
Kaiseki in Hakata, Fukuoka, 2 min walk from Gion Station
Our analysis
- #2of 8 kaiseki restaurants in Hakata
- 46%of high-end restaurants in Fukuoka have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Kotani is 2nd of the 8 kaiseki restaurants in Hakata. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 46% of the high-end restaurants in Fukuoka in this guide, and lower than that of 47% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 24 of the 102 kaiseki restaurants in Fukuoka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a private room.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Hakata 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Soten | — | ¥20,000 | ¥10,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Kushida Shrine | — |
| Kotani | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Gion | Sun |
| Sushi Uchio | — | ¥15,000 | ¥8,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Hakata | — |
| Ishido Bashi Shiratsugu | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion | Mon, Sun |
| Yamakasa | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Hakata | Mon, Tue, Sun |
| Oriori Tokusa | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Hakata | Tue |
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, Tatami room |
How to book Kotani
- Call 092-451-6978 (+81-92-451-6978 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
Getting there
2 min walk (190 m) from Gion Station, Exit P1.
Also near: Hakata (Exit W04): 4 min · Kushida Shrine (Exit 7): 9 min
- Leave Gion Station by Exit P1 and walk south-east for 40 m.
- Turn left at Lawson and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
Kotani is on your left.
On your left
Look for
小谷
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
中尾ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
Show this to a taxi driver
小谷福岡県福岡市博多区博多駅前1-11-4 中尾ビル 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-11-4 Hakata Ekimae Hakata-ku Fukuoka, Fukuoka 812-0011 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 339 meters from Gion. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Hakata Station, 430 m, about 7 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Grand Hyatt Fukuoka, 740 m, about 12 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kotani cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kotani closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Kotani?
Gion Station, about 2 minutes on foot (190 m). Hakata Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.