Tsubasa
Tsubasa serves Kokura-style sushi in Kitakyushu, with Tabelog Bronze recognition and a sake-focused beverage program.
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- Address
- Japan, 〒802-0006 Fukuoka, Kitakyushu, Kokurakita Ward, Uomachi, 3 Chome−3−24 新米谷 ２階
- Phone
- +81 93-953-8282
- Website
- pocket-concierge.jp
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Kokura-style squid nigiri and seasonal nigiri
Kokura-style squid nigiri and a seasonal nigiri selection define the signature dishes. Tsubasa focuses on sushi through a Kokura-style lens, giving readers a precise reason to choose it within Kitakyushu dining plans.
Omakase bar with a quiet pace
Omakase bar service runs with a leisurely pace in a quiet setting. The chef’s counter and open kitchen make it suited to a conversation-led lunch or dinner built around the counter format.
Tabelog and OAD recognition
Tabelog awarded Bronze in 2025 and ranked the restaurant #52 in its 2025 Tabelog 100 at 4pts. Opinionated About Dining ranked it #397 in Japan in 2024 and recommended it in 2026.
Peers Worth Knowing
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsubasa | Kokura-Style Sushi | $$$ | Kokurakita Ward, Heiwa Dori area |
| Izumi | Japanese Dumplings (Gyoza) | $$ | Kurosaki Ekimae |
| Zubora Tei | Traditional Okonomiyaki & Teppan-yaki | $$ | Kokurakita Ward |
| Terroir Aitoibukuro | Modern Japanese Tasting Menu | $$$$ | Yatsugatake area, Yamanashi |
| 寿司つばさ | Kokuramae-style Omakase Sushi | $$$$ | 小倉北区 |
| 天寿し 京町店 | Kyushu-Mae Omakase Sushi | $$$$ | Kokura |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended
Opinionated About Dining
Tabelog Bronze #481
Tabelog
Tabelog 100 #52 · No. 52
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Sushi - WEST - 2025
Tabelog Bronze
Tabelog
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #397
Opinionated About Dining
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Intimate
- Quiet
- Sophisticated
- Special Occasion
- Solo
- Date Night
- Chefs Counter
- Open Kitchen
- Sake Program
- Local Sourcing
- Sustainable Seafood
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 12–3 PM, 6–10 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 12–3 PM, 6–10 PM
- Friday
- 12–3 PM, 6–10 PM
- Saturday
- 12–3 PM, 6–10 PM
- Sunday
- 12–3 PM, 6–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Soft lighting in a sukiya-style space designed by a Kyoto-trained tea-house carpenter, featuring natural materials like wood and woven mats that create a warm, intentional atmosphere focused on the food.