Regional cuisine Tsugumi
郷土料理 嗣味
Kaiseki in Tenjin, Fukuoka, 6 min walk from Watanabe-dōri Station
Our analysis
- #1of 25 kaiseki restaurants in Tenjin
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥22,000
- 5 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 2
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Regional cuisine Tsugumi is 1st of the 25 kaiseki restaurants in Tenjin and 6th of 102 in Fukuoka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Pocket Concierge), 25% below the ¥22,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Fukuoka ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥13,200 (on Tabelog) is about the same as the ¥12,800 median of 21. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2022 (5 times; one of 16 in Fukuoka in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 24 of the 102 kaiseki restaurants in Fukuoka can be. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥13,200, 20% below its least expensive dinner course), Sundays (12 of the 25 kaiseki restaurants in Tenjin say they open then), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥16,500 on both Tabelog and Pocket Concierge; ¥13,200 on both Tabelog and Pocket Concierge.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Tenjin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional cuisine Tsugumi | #6 | ¥16,500 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Watanabe-dōri | — |
| Oryori Furukawa | #10 | ¥27,830 | ¥14,520 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 10 min, Kushida Shrine | Mon |
| Japanese Cuisine Nagaoka | #12 | ¥22,000 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Tenjin-minami | Sun |
| Raisin d'Or | #16 | ¥13,200 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Tenjin-minami | Sun |
| Muku | #22 | ¥22,000 | — | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 7 min, Tenjin-minami | Mon |
| Lufu | #29 | ¥18,480 | ¥12,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Watanabe-dōri | — |
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 | UnionPay |
How to book Regional cuisine Tsugumi
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 092-401-1819 (+81-92-401-1819 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Start time: all guests start the meal together, so arrive a little early; late arrivals may miss courses.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Seasonal Local Ingredients Course 【2026/4/1～12/31】
Lunch
¥13,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Wild-Caught Eel Course *Available June through October
Lunch
¥13,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
Seasonal Ingredients Course
Lunch
¥16,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
¥3,300 more than the one above
Seasonal Ingredients Course
Dinner
¥16,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
Wild-Caught Eel Course *Available June through October
Lunch
¥16,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
Wild-Caught Eel Course *Available June through October
Dinner
¥16,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
Natural Tiger Pufferfish Course【2027/1/1-3/31】
Lunch
¥18,700
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
¥2,200 more than the one above
Seasonal Local Ingredients Course【2026/4/1～12/31】
Lunch
¥22,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥3,300 more than the one above
Seasonal Local Ingredients Course【2026/4/1～12/31】
Dinner
¥22,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
Wild-Caught Eel Course *Available June through October
Lunch
¥22,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
Wild-Caught Eel Course *Available June through October
Dinner
¥22,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
Seasonal Local Ingredients Course 【2026/4/1～12/31】
Lunch
¥25,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$170
¥3,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | No service charge or additional fees. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Dress code | We kindly ask that you refrain from visiting in light clothing such as tank tops, shorts, and sandals. |
| Opened | June 2020 |
Getting there
6 min walk (450 m) from Watanabe-dōri Station.
Also near: Yakuin: 7 min · Nishitetsu Hirao: 15 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 40 m.
Regional cuisine Tsugumi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
郷土料理 嗣味
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
サンクス高砂
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
郷土料理 嗣味福岡県福岡市中央区高砂1-6-6 サンクス高砂 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-6-6 Takasago Chuo-ku Fukuoka, Fukuoka 810-0011 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Nishitetsu Yakuin Station, 600 meters from Subway Nanakuma Line Yakuin Station, a 10-minute walk. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Regional cuisine Tsugumi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (No service charge or additional fees.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Regional cuisine Tsugumi?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Regional cuisine Tsugumi?
Watanabe-dōri Station, about 6 minutes on foot (450 m). Yakuin Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Regional cuisine Tsugumi have a dress code?
We kindly ask that you refrain from visiting in light clothing such as tank tops, shorts, and sandals.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.