Kuruma Sushi
くるますし
Sushi in Matsuyama, Ehime, 3 min walk from Katsuyamacho Station
Our analysis
- #1of 15 sushi restaurants in Matsuyama
- ¥27,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,000
- 4 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 5
Inside 4
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Kuruma Sushi is 1st of the 15 sushi restaurants in Matsuyama and 1st of 17 in Matsuyama & Ehime. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥27,500 (on Pocket Concierge), 72% above the ¥16,000 median of the 6 sushi restaurants in Matsuyama & Ehime ranked nearest to it. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2023 (4 times; one of 2 in Matsuyama & Ehime in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2022 and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and OMAKASE; 6 of the 17 sushi restaurants in Matsuyama & Ehime can be. Good for a seat at the counter. Course prices that sources agree on: ¥27,500 on both Pocket Concierge and its website.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Matsuyama with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Matsuyama & Ehime | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuruma Sushi | #1 | ¥27,500 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Katsuyamacho | Wed |
| Sushi Ino | #2 | ¥13,560 | ¥9,040 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Okaido | — |
| Chisouya Kouno | #4 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 4 min, Okaido | Wed |
| Sushi Nishimura | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Katsuyamacho | Sun |
| Sushi Kuma | — | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Minami-Horibata | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Kuruma Sushi
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 089-932-3689 (+81-89-932-3689 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Omakase Course
Dinner
¥27,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| 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 | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking is also prohibited outside the restaurant. |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Dress code | Please refrain from using perfume and similar products. |
| Setting | Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
Getting there
3 min walk (200 m) from Katsuyamacho Station.
Also near: Okaido: 5 min · Police Station: 6 min
- Leave Katsuyamacho Station and walk west along National Highway Route 11 for 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
Kuruma Sushi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
くるますし
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
くるますし愛媛県松山市一番町1-6-9
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-6-9 Ichibancho Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0001 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 2 minutes walk from Katsuyamacho Station exit. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2022
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kuruma Sushi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kuruma Sushi closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Kuruma Sushi?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Kuruma Sushi?
Katsuyamacho Station, about 3 minutes on foot (200 m). Okaido Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Kuruma Sushi have a dress code?
Please refrain from using perfume and similar products.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.