Sushi Shimakawa
寿し島川
Sushi in Obama, Fukui, 9 min walk from Obama Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 sushi restaurants in Tsuruga & Wakasa Area
- ¥33,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,900
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook by phone
All 17 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 3
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Sushi Shimakawa is 1st of the 3 sushi restaurants in Tsuruga & Wakasa Area and 2nd of 12 in Fukui. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥33,000 (on Tabelog), 121% above the ¥14,900 median of the 6 sushi restaurants in Fukui ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 2 of the 12 sushi restaurants in Fukui can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥22,000, 33% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Fukui with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Fukui | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Jube | #1 | ¥31,460 | ¥31,460 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 9 min, Nikkakagakumae | Sun |
| Sushi Shimakawa | #2 | ¥33,000 | ¥22,000 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 9 min, Obama | Tue, Wed |
| Sushi Dokoro Kurage | #3 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Fukui Castle Ruins-daimyomachi | Sun |
| Sushi Toyo | #4 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Takefu-shin | Sun |
| Sushi Marukan | #5 | ¥8,800 | ¥7,700 | Phone only | — | 12 min, Tsuruga | Mon |
| Matsu Zushi Sohonten | #6 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Jin'ai Joshikōkō | Mon |
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, Private rooms, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Sushi Shimakawa
- Call 0770-53-0337 (+81-770-53-0337 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Sushi nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Sushi Course
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Snow crab
- Salmon roe
- Eel
What is served (12)
- Example:
- "Ooi Town Oshima Fixed Net Fishing" Madai
- "Tsuruga Yagoro Fixed Net Fishing" Ishidai
- "Tsuruga Kazumi Maru Longline Fishing" Renkodai
- "Obama Uku Fixed Net Fishing" Sawara
- "Wakasa Town Mimoto Fixed Net Fishing" Aged Shima Aji
- "Ooi Town Oshima Bottom Trawling" Nodoguro
- "Obama Nishizu Crab Trawling" Ama Ebi
- "Ooi Town Oshima Crab Trawling" Echizen Crab and Local Ikura
- "Maizuru Small Net Fishing" Simmered Anago
- Soup
- Sweets
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
Cheapest
Appetizers and Sushi Course
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Nigiri sushi
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥11,000 more than the one above
Fukui Specialty Echizen Crab Course
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Snow crab
- Sashimi
- Shabu-shabu
- Nigiri sushi
¥55,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$370
¥22,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 17:30–21:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–21:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–21:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–21:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking space outside the building on the premises. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | There is no dress code. Please feel free to visit us. Since we cook at the counter, please come in clothes that you don't mind getting the smell or smoke from charcoal on. |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Take-out |
Getting there
9 min walk (700 m) from Obama Station.
- Leave Obama Station and walk north for 30 m.
- Bear right and walk 10 m.
- Bear left onto National Highway Route 162 and walk 180 m.
- Turn left and walk 440 m.
Sushi Shimakawa is on your left.
On your left
Look for
寿し島川
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
寿し島川福井県小浜市小浜広峰83-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 83-1 Obamahiromine Obama, Fukui 917-0084 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | By car: Within 10 minutes from Maiwaka Road [Obama IC]. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Shimakawa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Shimakawa closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Sushi Shimakawa?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Shimakawa?
Obama Station, about 9 minutes on foot (700 m).
Does Sushi Shimakawa have a dress code?
There is no dress code. Please feel free to visit us. Since we cook at the counter, please come in clothes that you don't mind getting the smell or smoke from charcoal on.
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.