Nishimura
にしむら
Sushi in Hakata, Fukuoka, 7 min walk from Kushida Shrine Station
Our analysis
- #1of 11 sushi restaurants in Hakata
- ¥29,700least expensive dinner course; median ¥25,300
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 6 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 2
Inside 2
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Nishimura is 1st of the 11 sushi restaurants in Hakata and 15th of 108 in Fukuoka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥29,700 (on Ikyu), 17% above the ¥25,300 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Fukuoka ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 22 of the 108 sushi restaurants in Fukuoka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥29,700 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Hakata 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishimura | #15 | ¥29,700 | ¥29,700 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Kushida Shrine | Sun |
| Sushi Yasukichi | #20 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Hakata | Mon, Sun |
| Sushi Soejima | #23 | ¥19,800 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 16 min, Hakata | Mon |
| Minokana Nakamoto | — | ¥18,700 | ¥11,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 15 min, Hakata | 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 | Counter seats |
How to book Nishimura
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5593-9462 (+81-50-5593-9462 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Fukuoka.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course ◆ Savor exquisite dishes crafted from high-quality ingredients. Enjoy 6 assorted appetizers and 10 piecesMost booked
2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (3)
- ~Course Details~
- Appetizers
- Omakase Nigiri
¥29,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$200
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥30,000–39,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | No service charge or additional fees. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Largest group | 4 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking We kindly ask that you refrain from leaving your seat to smoke. If there are instances of smoking during your meal, we will have to decline future reservations. |
| Children | Children are not admitted |
| Dress code | Please refrain from coming in light clothing such as tank tops and beach sandals. Please avoid using strong perfumes or heavily scented fabric softeners, as they may disturb the dining experience of other customers. |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Opened | January 2024 |
Getting there
7 min walk (580 m) from Kushida Shrine Station, Exit 7.
Also near: Hakata (Exit W17): 12 min · Watanabe-dōri: 12 min
- Leave Kushida Shrine Station by Exit 7 and walk south-east for 50 m.
- Bear right and walk 350 m.
- Turn left at Lawson and walk 120 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
Nishimura is on your right.
On your right
Look for
にしむら
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
にしむら福岡県福岡市博多区住吉2-11-13-1 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-11-13-1 Sumiyoshi Hakata-ku Fukuoka, Fukuoka 812-0018 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 15-minute walk from the Hakata Exit of JR Hakata Station and a 5-minute walk from Canal City Hakata. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Hakata Station, 860 m, about 14 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Grand Hyatt Fukuoka, 440 m, about 7 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Nishimura cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥30,000–39,999. Drinks and a service charge (No service charge or additional fees.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Nishimura closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Nishimura?
Children are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Nishimura?
Kushida Shrine Station, about 7 minutes on foot (580 m). Watanabe-dōri Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Nishimura have a dress code?
Please refrain from coming in light clothing such as tank tops and beach sandals. Please avoid using strong perfumes or heavily scented fabric softeners, as they may disturb the dining experience of other customers.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.