Koto Shiba
琴芝
Sushi in Yahatanishi-ku Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 7 min walk from Kurosaki Station
Our analysis
- ¥13,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 5
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,000 (on Tabelog), 21% below the ¥16,500 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Fukuoka ranked nearest to it. 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 a seat at the counter and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Kitakyushu 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 Kappo Kagetora | — | ¥10,000 | ¥8,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Heiwadōri | Sun |
| Nikaku Bashaku | — | ¥22,000 | ¥22,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Tanga | Wed |
| Sushi Miura | — | ¥19,800 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Heiwadōri | — |
| Koto Shiba | — | ¥13,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Kurosaki | Wed |
| Sushi Ryugujo | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Heiwadōri | — |
| Sushi Kei | — | ¥14,300 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kawaraguchi Mihagino | 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 | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Koto Shiba
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5592-6566 (+81-50-5592-6566 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Fukuoka.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Sushi-Centered Seasonal Omakase Course
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (4)
- Types of Sake Appetizers
- About 12 Types of Sushi
- Red Miso Soup
- Seasonal Dessert
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Seasonal Omakase Course
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (4)
- Types of Sake Appetizers
- About 10 Types of Nigiri Sushi
- Red Miso Soup
- Seasonal Dessert
¥19,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥6,000 more than the one above
Seasonal Omakase Course with Tempura
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (5)
- Assorted Sake Snacks
- Types of Tempura (including Kuruma Ebi)
- About 10 Types of Nigiri Sushi
- Red Miso Soup
- Seasonal Dessert
¥21,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$140
¥2,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking room available |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Opened | January 2024 |
Getting there
7 min walk (520 m) from Kurosaki Station.
Also near: Kumanishi: 15 min
- Leave Kurosaki Station and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 400 m.
Koto Shiba is on your right.
On your right
Look for
琴芝
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
琴芝福岡県北九州市八幡西区熊手2-1-9
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-1-9 Kumade Yahatanishi-ku Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 806-0028 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 8 minutes walk from Kurosaki Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Koto Shiba cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Koto Shiba closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Koto Shiba?
Kurosaki Station, about 7 minutes on foot (520 m). Kumanishi Station is about 16 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.