Sushi Nakamura
鮨中村
Sushi in Kumamoto, 5 min walk from Fujisakigumae Station
Our analysis
- #2of 10 sushi restaurants in Kumamoto
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kumamoto have a lower dinner budget
- 1×The Tabelog Award
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Mondays and ThursdaysBook by phone
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 1
In our ranking, Sushi Nakamura is 2nd of the 10 sushi restaurants in Kumamoto and 2nd of 13 in Kumamoto. 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, and higher than that of 50% of its sushi restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award in 2026 and Tabelog 100 in 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 3 of the 13 sushi restaurants in Kumamoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a less expensive lunch (from ¥15,000, 25% below its dinner budget).
How it compares
Sushi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murakami | #1 | ¥22,000 | ¥22,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Senbabashi | — |
| Sushi Nakamura | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Fujisakigumae | Mon, Thu |
| Sushi Hakuto | #6 | ¥16,500 | ¥8,800 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Torichosuji | — |
| Sushi Komorebi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Hanabatacho | Sun |
| Sushi Ichiba | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Phone only | — | 7 min, Torichosuji | — |
| Sushi Dokoro Tachibana | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Torichosuji | 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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Sushi Nakamura
- Call 096-277-4710 (+81-96-277-4710 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
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The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
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 |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | Please refrain from wearing perfume. Reservations may be declined for those with many dietary restrictions. We kindly ask that you do not bring children. |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Opened | April 2023 |
Getting there
5 min walk (390 m) from Fujisakigumae Station.
Also near: Kumamoto Castle / City Hall: 11 min · Torichosuji: 12 min
- Leave Fujisakigumae Station and walk north-west for 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 200 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
Sushi Nakamura is on your right.
On your right
Look for
鮨中村
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨中村熊本県熊本市中央区坪井1-4-21
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-4-21 Tsuboi Chuo-ku Kumamoto, Kumamoto 860-0863 |
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| Directions | 1 minute walk from Tsuboi police box. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Nakamura cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Nakamura closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Thursdays.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Nakamura?
Fujisakigumae Station, about 5 minutes on foot (390 m). Torichosuji Station is about 13 minutes away.
Does Sushi Nakamura have a dress code?
Please refrain from wearing perfume. Reservations may be declined for those with many dietary restrictions. We kindly ask that you do not bring children.
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.