Motonaga
新和食 元永
Kaiseki in Akasaka, Yakuin & Hirao Area, Fukuoka, 9 min walk from Akasaka Station
Our analysis
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 20 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 4
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Fukuoka ranked nearest to it. 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, a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Akasaka, Yakuin & Hirao Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eto Ke | #23 | ¥25,300 | ¥13,200 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Nishitetsu Hirao | Sun |
| Yamanaka Honten Sushi to Japanese cuisine | #28 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥4,950 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 4 min, Yakuin | Sun |
| Motonaga | — | ¥16,500 | — | Phone only | — | 9 min, Akasaka | — |
| Tempura Takada | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2023 | 6 min, Akasaka | Mon |
| Shirogane Tsuruya | — | ¥11,000 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Nishitetsu Hirao | Tue |
| Tashima | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Akasaka | Sun |
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 |
How to book Motonaga
- Call 050-5594-6180 (+81-50-5594-6180 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
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Course: A Plan to Enjoy Japanese Cuisine with Abundant Seasonal Ingredients
2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Course: A Plan to Enjoy Japanese Cuisine with Abundant Seasonal Ingredients
2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service Charge Notice for MOTONAGA (新和食 元永) Please be informed that a service charge will be added to your bill. Thank you for your understanding and support. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–20:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–20:30 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–20:30 |
| Thursday | 18:00–20:30 |
| Friday | 18:00–20:30 |
| Saturday | 18:00–20:30, 20:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–20:30 |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Opened | June 2011 |
Getting there
9 min walk (700 m) from Akasaka Station.
Also near: Sakurazaka (Exit 2): 10 min · Yakuin-ōdōri: 12 min
- Leave Akasaka Station and walk south for 80 m.
- Bear left at Cafe PPP and walk 270 m.
- Turn right and walk 70 m.
- Bear right at MOS Burger and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at MOS Burger onto Keyaki-dori Avenue and walk 70 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 130 m.
You arrive at Motonaga.
Look for
新和食 元永
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
朝日プラザ赤坂2
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
新和食 元永福岡県福岡市中央区赤坂3-13-31 朝日プラザ赤坂2 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-13-31 Akasaka Chuo-ku Fukuoka, Fukuoka 810-0042 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 15 minutes walk from Akasaka Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Ōhori Park, 1.2 km, about 19 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Motonaga cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service Charge Notice for MOTONAGA (新和食 元永) Please be informed that a service charge will be added to your bill. Thank you for your understanding and support.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Motonaga?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Motonaga?
Akasaka Station, about 9 minutes on foot (700 m). Yakuin-ōdōri Station is about 12 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.