Rurikon
瑠璃紺
Kaiseki in Kumamoto, 4 min walk from Nishikarashimacho Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kumamoto have a lower dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 4
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kumamoto in this guide. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 2 of the 14 kaiseki restaurants in Kumamoto can be. Good for a private room.
How it compares
Kaiseki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese cuisine Tomita | #7 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Fujisakigumae | — |
| Matsuba | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Shinmachi | — |
| Kappo Jiro | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Karashimacho | Sun |
| Rurikon | — | ¥14,500 | ¥14,500 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 4 min, Nishikarashimacho | Wed |
| Sushi Kappou Ginshou | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | No public phone or online | — | 3 min, Torichosuji | — |
| Japanese cuisine Nihon Ryouri Yuu | — | ¥15,000 | ¥6,000 | Phone only | — | 11 min, Shin-Suizenji | Wed |
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 | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms |
How to book Rurikon
- 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 096-355-3900 (+81-96-355-3900 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Omakase
Dinner
¥16,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Omakase
Dinner
¥19,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥3,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Opened | April 2025 |
Getting there
4 min walk (280 m) from Nishikarashimacho Station.
Also near: Keitokuko-mae: 4 min · Senbabashi: 4 min
- Leave Nishikarashimacho Station and walk south-west for 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
You arrive at Rurikon.
Look for
瑠璃紺
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
瑠璃紺熊本県熊本市中央区船場町3-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-5 Senbamachi Chuo-ku Kumamoto, Kumamoto 860-0019 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 203 meters from Keitokuko Mae. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Rurikon cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Rurikon closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Rurikon?
Nishikarashimacho Station, about 4 minutes on foot (280 m). Keitokuko-mae Station is about 4 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.