Yamasan
やまさん
Kaiseki in Tenjin, Fukuoka, 4 min walk from Tenjin-minami Station
Our analysis
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook online: AutoReserve
All 22 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 4
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Fukuoka ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on AutoReserve; 24 of the 102 kaiseki restaurants in Fukuoka can be. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 12 seats), a private room (for 4 or 6), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥16,500 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Tenjin with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Fukuoka | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufu | #29 | ¥18,480 | ¥12,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Watanabe-dōri | — |
| Sushi Dokoro Nishi no Kakure | — | ¥16,500 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Tenjin-minami | Tue |
| Kingscote | — | ¥11,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Tenjin-minami | Sun |
| Yamasan | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 4 min, Tenjin-minami | Sun |
| Itsuboshi | — | ¥11,000 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Tenjin-minami | — |
| Genju | — | ¥19,000 | ¥10,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Tenjin | — |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sunken seating (no kneeling) |
How to book Yamasan
- Book online in English on AutoReserve, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5868-3370 (+81-50-5868-3370 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course from 15 to 20 Dishes
Dinner · 15 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Sashimi
- Tempura
- Eel
What is served (16)
- ~ An Example of a Certain Day ~
- Dishes ◆
- < Appetizers >
- Fried Squid Cake Wrapped in Yuba
- Jade Eggplant with Ginger Jelly
- Peanut Bean Sprouts
- Fried Young Frog
- Aji - Aged
- Marinated Tuna
- < Sashimi >
- Red Sea Bream
- Spear Squid
- Stone Sea Bream
- Surf Clam
- Sweet Shrimp with Kombu
- Clam Soup
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Regarding the service charge at Yamasan, a Japanese restaurant, please note that a service fee will be added to your bill. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 7 people |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area Smoking is permitted at the counter, but is permitted in private rooms. The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, BYO drinks |
| Opened | October 2015 |
Getting there
4 min walk (320 m) from Tenjin-minami Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Watanabe-dōri: 5 min · Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Exit E07): 8 min
- Leave Tenjin-minami Station by Exit 6 and walk west for 40 m.
- Turn left at Freshness Burger and walk 140 m.
- Bear right at FamilyMart and walk 140 m.
You arrive at Yamasan.
Look for
やまさん
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
やまさん福岡県福岡市中央区渡辺通5-12-8 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-12-8 Watanabedori Chuo-ku Fukuoka, Fukuoka 810-0004 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from Tenjin Minami Station on the Nanakuma Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Grand Hyatt Fukuoka, 700 m, about 11 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yamasan cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Regarding the service charge at Yamasan, a Japanese restaurant, please note that a service fee will be added to your bill.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Yamasan closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Yamasan?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Yamasan?
Tenjin-minami Station, about 4 minutes on foot (320 m). Watanabe-dōri Station is about 5 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.