Murakami
むら上
Sushi in Kumamoto, 3 min walk from Senbabashi Station
Our analysis
- #1of 10 sushi restaurants in Kumamoto
- 92%of high-end restaurants in Kumamoto have a lower dinner budget
- 2 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 3
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Murakami is 1st of the 10 sushi restaurants in Kumamoto and 1st of 13 in Kumamoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 92% of the high-end restaurants in Kumamoto in this guide, and higher than that of 92% of its sushi restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2025 (2 times) and Tabelog 100 in 2022 and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 3 of the 13 sushi restaurants in Kumamoto can be. Good for a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Sushi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murakami | #1 | ¥22,000 | ¥22,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Senbabashi | — |
| Sushi Nakamura | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Fujisakigumae | Mon, Thu |
| Sushi Hakuto | #6 | ¥16,500 | ¥8,800 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Torichosuji | — |
| Sushi Matsuman | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | — | — |
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 |
How to book Murakami
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 096-288-5210 (+81-96-288-5210 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kumamoto.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Omakase Course
Lunch
¥22,000
per person, ≈$150
Cheapest
Omakase Course
Dinner
¥22,000
per person, ≈$150
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:30, 19:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 19:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 19:00–21:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 19:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 19:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 19:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 19:00–21:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
Getting there
3 min walk (270 m) from Senbabashi Station.
Also near: Nishikarashimacho: 4 min · Keitokuko-mae: 6 min
- Leave Senbabashi Station and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven and walk 140 m.
Murakami is on your right.
On your right
Look for
むら上
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
SAKURA TERRACE
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
むら上熊本県熊本市中央区桜町5-17 SAKURA TERRACE 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-17 Sakuramachi Chuo-ku Kumamoto, Kumamoto 860-0805 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3-minute walk from the city tram "Senbashi". |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2022
Questions visitors ask
How much does Murakami cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Murakami?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Murakami?
Senbabashi Station, about 3 minutes on foot (270 m). Nishikarashimacho Station is about 3 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and Pocket Concierge; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.