Shiko
紫光
Sushi in Kagoshima, 3 min walk from Tenmonkan dōri Station
Our analysis
- #3of 8 sushi restaurants in Kagoshima
- 52%of high-end restaurants in Kagoshima have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and WednesdaysBook by phone
In our ranking, Shiko is 3rd of the 8 sushi restaurants in Kagoshima. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 52% of the high-end restaurants in Kagoshima in this guide. It takes bookings by phone only; 0 of the 8 sushi restaurants in Kagoshima can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,000, 47% below its dinner budget), and Sundays (3 of the 8 sushi restaurants in Kagoshima say they open then).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Kagoshima with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kagoshima | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiko | #3 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Tenmonkan dōri | Mon, Tue, Wed |
| Sushi Ichi | #4 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Tenmonkan dōri | — |
| Sushi-ya no Kirino | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Tenmonkan dōri | Mon, Sun |
| Sangen | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Tenmonkan dōri | Sun |
| Sushi Iwamoto | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Tenmonkan dōri | Sun |
| Yasuke | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Tenmonkan dōri | — |
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 Shiko
- Call 099-227-2388 (+81-99-227-2388 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | No |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
Getting there
3 min walk (230 m) from Tenmonkan dōri Station.
Also near: Izuro dōri: 8 min · Asahi dōri: 10 min
- Leave Tenmonkan dōri Station and walk west for 120 m.
- Turn right at Lawson and walk 90 m.
Shiko is on your right.
On your right
Look for
紫光
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
紫光鹿児島県鹿児島市東千石町9-22
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 9-22 Higashisengokucho Kagoshima, Kagoshima 892-0842 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Tenmonkan-dori tram stop. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Shiko cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Shiko closed?
It is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Shiko?
Tenmonkan dōri Station, about 3 minutes on foot (230 m). Izuro dōri Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.










