Ootsuka
相撲茶屋大塚
Also spelled Otsuka
Hot pot in Akasaka, Yakuin & Hirao Area, Fukuoka, 6 min walk from Watanabe-dōri Station
Our analysis
- #1of 4 hot pot restaurants in Fukuoka
- 54%of high-end restaurants in Fukuoka have a lower dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 2
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Ootsuka is 1st of the 4 hot pot restaurants in Fukuoka. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 54% of the high-end restaurants in Fukuoka in this guide. It takes bookings by phone only; 1 of the 4 hot pot restaurants in Fukuoka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 57 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), Sundays (1 of the 4 hot pot restaurants in Fukuoka say they open then), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥11,000 on both Tabelog and its website; ¥15,000 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
Hot pot restaurants in Fukuoka City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ootsuka | #1 | ¥11,000 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Watanabe-dōri | — |
| Kingscote | #2 | ¥11,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Tenjin-minami | Sun |
| Yamasan | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 4 min, Tenjin-minami | Sun |
| Restaurant Tsukimichi | — | ¥21,780 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Tenjin-minami | Sat, 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, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Ootsuka
- Call 092-531-9100 (+81-92-531-9100 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 Fukuoka.
Can't get a table? Hot pot nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Chanko Nabe Ozeki Course
4 dishes
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Chanko Nabe Yokozuna Course
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Sashimi
What is served (6)
- Small bowl
- Sashimi of fish scraps
- Kara-age of fish scraps
- Chanko stew with fish scraps
- Rice porridge
- Fruits
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥4,000 more than the one above
Chanko Nabe Oyakata Course (Reservation Required)
5 dishes
- Sashimi
- Spiny lobster
¥17,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥2,000 more than the one above
Ala Course
6 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Sashimi
- Shabu-shabu
What is served (8)
- Small Dish
- Ala Sashimi
- Ala Kara-age
- Ala Shabu-Shabu (2 slices)
- Ala Hot Pot
- Ala Rice with Soup (Yuzu Mentaiko)
- Pickles
- Dessert
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥1,000 more than the one above
Ala Course
7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Sashimi
- Shabu-shabu
What is served (9)
- Small Dish
- Sashimi of Arra
- Salt-Grilled Arra
- Kara-age of Arra
- Arra Shabu-Shabu (1 slice of white meat, 1 slice of belly)
- Arra Hot Pot
- Rice with Arra Soup (Yuzu Mentaiko)
- Pickles
- Fruits
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥4,000 more than the one above
Ala Course
9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Sashimi
- Shabu-shabu
What is served (11)
- Small Bowl
- Raw Fish Sashimi
- Salt-Grilled Fish
- Fish Kara-age (Boneless)
- Fish Stew
- Fish Shabu-Shabu (with Belly)
- Grilled Liver with Sauce
- Fish Hot Pot
- Fish Rice with Soup (Yuzu Mentaiko)
- Pickles
- Fruits
¥27,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 57, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Outdoor smoking area |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, Take-out |
Getting there
6 min walk (500 m) from Watanabe-dōri Station.
Also near: Yakuin: 7 min · Nishitetsu Hirao: 14 min
- Leave Watanabe-dōri Station and walk south-east for 140 m.
- Turn left onto Watanabe Dori and walk 160 m.
- Turn right at Hotto Motto and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
Ootsuka is on your right.
On your right
Look for
相撲茶屋大塚
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
相撲茶屋大塚福岡県福岡市中央区高砂1-19-3
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-19-3 Takasago Chuo-ku Fukuoka, Fukuoka 810-0011 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 6-minute walk from Nishitetsu Yakuin Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ootsuka cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Ootsuka?
Watanabe-dōri Station, about 6 minutes on foot (500 m). Yakuin Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.