Located in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kokura is a major city ranking alongside Hakata and serves as the central city of Fukuoka Prefecture. Kokura also has historical landmarks such as Kokura Castle and is rich in sightseeing spots.

In addition, there are many commercial facilities such as the large complex Chacha Town Kokura and many restaurants where you can savor delicious gourmet food, and you can enjoy the fresh local seafood unique to a coastal city.

This time we introduce recommended sushi restaurants in Kokura. While thoroughly enjoying the charms of Kokura, please savor the delicious local sushi.

Delicious Sushi Restaurants Under 10,000 Yen

Sugou-zushi

"Sugou-zushi" is a sushi restaurant about a 5-minute walk from JR Kokura Station.
With the atmosphere of an old-fashioned neighborhood sushi restaurant, both its exterior and interior carry a Showa-era ambiance.
This restaurant's features are its large sushi toppings and high cost performance.
Not only can you enjoy a varied menu, but the friendly personality of the head chef is also well reputed.
If you are going for casual, popular-style sushi in Kokura, this is a sushi restaurant you cannot miss.

*Prices are approximate and may vary depending on the season, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Sushi Ikeda

"Sushi Ikeda" is a sushi restaurant on the 2nd floor of Mimatsu Core near Kokura Station in Kajimachi.
The Western-style interior has counter seats and a raised tatami area.
Its appeal is a varied menu including not only sushi but also rock oysters and chawanmushi with tomato and cheese.
After your meal, having a drink at the bar in Mimatsu Core is also recommended.

*Prices are approximate and may vary depending on the season, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Sushi Kappo Yukichi-zushi

"Sushi Kappo Yukichi-zushi" is a sushi restaurant in Kokura's downtown area near Heiwa-dori.
The exterior has an upscale feel, and the fish tank with swimming fish in the spacious interior catches the eye.
A nigiri set starts at around ¥3,500 and the omakase course at around ¥6,500.
Relatively reasonable yet equipped with private Japanese-style rooms, it is a sushi restaurant that can be used for various occasions.

*Prices are approximate and may vary depending on the season, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Edomitsu

"Edomitsu" is a sushi restaurant near the Heiwadori monorail station.
With its appealing Japanese atmosphere, counter seats line up in a relaxed space.
For courses, you can choose from premium nigiri sushi and omakase sushi, and depending on the season you can also enjoy rare sushi toppings such as sea cucumber (namako) nigiri.
The current head chef is the second generation. With over 30 years since its founding, it is a long-established sushi restaurant beloved by local people.

*Prices are approximate and may vary depending on the season, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Delicious High-End Sushi Restaurants Over 10,000 Yen

Sushi Tsukamoto

"Sushi Tsukamoto" is a high-end sushi restaurant near Kokura Station.
A refreshingly clean L-shaped white wood counter extends through the spacious interior.
It is a famous restaurant in Kokura where you can enjoy high-quality, highly original sushi.
It has also been featured in the Michelin Guide, a sushi restaurant you will definitely want to use for special occasions such as anniversaries.

*Prices are approximate and may vary depending on the season, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.