kuki zen
群来膳
Sushi in Otaru, Hokkaido, 12 min walk from Otaru Station
Our analysis
- #29of 95 sushi restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko)
- 50%of high-end restaurants in Hokkaido have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Mondays and TuesdaysBook online: AutoReserve
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, kuki zen is 29th of the 95 sushi restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko). Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 50% of the high-end restaurants in Hokkaido in this guide, and lower than that of 61% of its sushi restaurants. From abroad it can be booked online in English on AutoReserve; 22 of the 95 sushi restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) can be. Good for a private room and a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,000, 60% below its dinner budget).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Otaru with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takara Sushi | #22 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2022 | 11 min, Otaru | Wed |
| Ise Zushi | #25 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Otaru | Wed |
| kuki zen | #29 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 12 min, Otaru | Mon, Tue |
| Yuu | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Phone only | — | 8 min, Otaru | Mon, Thu, Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms |
How to book kuki zen
- Book online in English on AutoReserve, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 0134-27-2888 (+81-134-27-2888 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–20:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–20:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–20:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–20:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–20:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Opened | October 2024 |
Getting there
12 min walk (930 m) from Otaru Station.
Also near: Minami-Otaru: 15 min
- Leave Otaru Station and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 250 m.
- Turn right and walk 180 m.
- Turn right and walk 440 m.
kuki zen is on your left.
On your left
Look for
群来膳
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
群来膳北海道小樽市色内1-10-7
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-10-7 Ironai Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0031 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 655 meters from Otaru. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Otaru Canal, 440 m, about 7 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does kuki zen cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is kuki zen closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
What is the nearest station to kuki zen?
Otaru Station, about 12 minutes on foot (930 m). Minami-Otaru Station is about 17 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.