Matsuba
松葉
Kaiseki in Kumamoto, 2 min walk from Shinmachi Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kumamoto have a lower dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kumamoto in this guide. It takes bookings by phone only; 2 of the 14 kaiseki restaurants in Kumamoto can be booked online in English. Good for a private room and a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 50% below its dinner budget).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Kumamoto with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kumamoto | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinyashiki Koufukuron | #4 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 14 min, Kuhonjikosaten | Mon, Tue, Sun |
| Sushi Komorebi | #6 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Hanabatacho | Sun |
| Japanese cuisine Tomita | #7 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Fujisakigumae | — |
| Matsuba | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Shinmachi | — |
| Kappo Jiro | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Karashimacho | Sun |
| Rurikon | — | ¥14,500 | ¥14,500 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 4 min, Nishikarashimacho | 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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms |
How to book Matsuba
- Call 096-354-1515 (+81-96-354-1515 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
- ■Business hours
- 12:00 - 14:00
- From 18:00 onwards
- ■Closed on
- Not fixed
- Hours and closed days may change, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.
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 |
Getting there
2 min walk (150 m) from Shinmachi Station.
Also near: Senbabashi: 4 min · Nishikarashimacho: 7 min
- Leave Shinmachi Station and walk south-east for 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 50 m.
Matsuba is on your left.
On your left
Look for
松葉
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
松葉熊本県熊本市中央区新町2-5-12
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-5-12 Shinmachi Chuo-ku Kumamoto, Kumamoto 860-0004 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 82 meters from Shinmachi. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Matsuba cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Matsuba?
Shinmachi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (150 m). Senbabashi Station is about 3 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.