Zaisho
在掌
Sushi in Tenjin, Fukuoka, 5 min walk from Tenjin-minami Station
Our analysis
- #3of 17 sushi restaurants in Tenjin
- ¥22,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥25,300
- 1×The Tabelog Award
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 5
Inside 4
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Zaisho is 3rd of the 17 sushi restaurants in Tenjin and 13th of 108 in Fukuoka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥22,000 (on Pocket Concierge), 13% below the ¥25,300 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Fukuoka ranked nearest to it. Its record: The Tabelog Award in 2026 and Tabelog 100 in 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 22 of the 108 sushi restaurants in Fukuoka can be. Good for a seat at the counter. Course prices that sources agree on: ¥22,000 on both Tabelog and Pocket Concierge.
How it compares
Sushi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaho Jin | #8 | ¥33,000 | ¥33,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Tenjin-minami | — |
| Zaisho | #13 | ¥22,000 | ¥22,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Tenjin-minami | — |
| Edo Kokoro Yamaboushi | #19 | ¥33,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2022 | 4 min, Tenjin-minami | Wed, Sun |
| Sushi Bunpei | #29 | ¥25,300 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Tenjin-minami | Wed |
| Sushi Kubota | — | ¥14,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Tenjin-minami | Sun |
| Sushi Dokoro Nishi no Kakure | — | ¥16,500 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Tenjin-minami | Tue |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English, Chinese |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sommelier |
How to book Zaisho
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 092-726-6289 (+81-92-726-6289 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Start time: all guests start the meal together, so arrive a little early; late arrivals may miss courses.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Seasonal Appetizers and Omakase Nigiri (Ryoha Hara)
2 hr at the table · 1–7 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (3)
- Course Details:
- Approximately 6 appetizers
- Approximately 12 pieces of sushi
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
Cheapest
Seasonal Appetizers and Omakase Nigiri (Ippei Tawara)Most booked
2 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (3)
- Course Details:
- Approximately 6 appetizers
- Approximately 12 pieces of sushi
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥30,000–39,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Sunday, Monday, and Public Holidays | — |
|---|
- ■Business hours
- Reservation-only with a two-hour duration for each session.
- [Tuesday]
- 1 From 18:00 onwards
- 2 20:30 onwards
- [Wednesday]
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-10s may be limited. Check when you book |
| Dress code | Smart casual |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available, Multilingual staff available (English, Chinese) |
Getting there
5 min walk (420 m) from Tenjin-minami Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Nakasu-Kawabata: 7 min · Kushida Shrine (Exit 7): 11 min
- Leave Tenjin-minami Station by Exit 6 and walk north-east for 110 m.
- Bear left at Sukiya and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at Sukiya and walk 140 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 70 m.
Zaisho is on your right.
On your right
Look for
在掌
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
LANEラウンドビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
在掌福岡県福岡市中央区西中洲3-20 LANEラウンドビル 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-20 Nishinakasu Chuo-ku Fukuoka, Fukuoka 810-0002 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - The subway airport line Nakasu-Kawabata Station is about a 13-minute walk from Exit 1. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Canal City Hakata, 460 m, about 8 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Grand Hyatt Fukuoka, 480 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Zaisho cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Zaisho?
Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-10s may be limited. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Zaisho?
Tenjin-minami Station, about 5 minutes on foot (420 m). Nakasu-Kawabata Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Zaisho have a dress code?
Smart casual
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.