Sushi Matsumoto
鮨 まつ本
Sushi in Nishinomiya, Hyogo, 6 min walk from Kurakuenguchi Station
Our analysis
- #1of 10 sushi restaurants in Nishinomiya
- 59%of high-end restaurants in Hyogo have a lower dinner budget
- 2 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 7 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 5
Inside 2
In our ranking, Sushi Matsumoto is 1st of the 10 sushi restaurants in Nishinomiya and 4th of 45 in Kobe & Hyogo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 59% of the high-end restaurants in Hyogo in this guide, and higher than that of 55% of its sushi restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2025 (3 times) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, and 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 5 of the 45 sushi restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥15,000, 25% below its dinner budget), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Nishinomiya with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kobe & Hyogo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Matsumoto | #4 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Kurakuenguchi | Mon |
| Sushi Inari Takeya | #6 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 9 min, Naruo·Mukogawajoshidai-Mae | Wed |
| Koyoen Sushi Kei | #9 | ¥18,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kōyōen | — |
| Sushi Kappou Shio | #13 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi | Tue, Wed |
| Sushi Wagan | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 9 min, Kurakuenguchi | Wed |
| Sushi Sen | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Kurakuenguchi | 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 | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine |
How to book Sushi Matsumoto
- Call 0798-74-5499 (+81-798-74-5499 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kobe & Hyogo.
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The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | No service charge or additional fees. |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | Please refrain from visiting the restaurant wearing perfume. |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | BYO drinks |
Getting there
6 min walk (500 m) from Kurakuenguchi Station.
Also near: Shukugawa: 15 min · Kōyōen: 19 min
- Leave Kurakuenguchi Station and walk south-west for 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 380 m.
Sushi Matsumoto is on your left.
On your left
Look for
鮨 まつ本
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
セルシェール苦楽園
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨 まつ本兵庫県西宮市樋之池町2-33 セルシェール苦楽園 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-33 Hinoikecho Nishinomiya, Hyogo 662-0084 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 7-minute walk from Kurakuen-guchi Station. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2022
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Matsumoto cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (No service charge or additional fees.) may be extra; payment is cash only.
When is Sushi Matsumoto closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Matsumoto?
Kurakuenguchi Station, about 6 minutes on foot (500 m). Shukugawa Station is about 18 minutes away.
Does Sushi Matsumoto have a dress code?
Please refrain from visiting the restaurant wearing perfume.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.