Release rule

How to Book Chikamatsu: Reservation Release Day, Phone and Rules (2026)

近松 · Yakuin, Fukuoka · Sushi · Lunch & dinner

How to book this house

Introduction only: new guests are not accepted directly, so the way in is a regular or another sushi master calling on your behalf; the Ikyu listing rarely shows seats. Nine seats with a simultaneous start; closed Mondays plus one two-day break a month; no photography.

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Cancellation 100% on the day.

Introduction only — follow and we tell you if it ever opens to new guests.

Where bookings are taken
Introduction onlyIkyu
Lunch / dinner
Lunch & dinner
Phone line
092-716-5855 (introductions only)
The house's cancellation charge
  • From 00:00 JST, 7 days before100%
  • Same day, with notice100%
  • Same day, no notice (no-show)100%

Charged by the house, not by us. A plan's own policy takes precedence.

Source: Ikyu, read 2026-10-04

If a seat comes back

There is no public booking line: the seats go to regulars and their guests.

About this house

The Tabelog Award 2026 Gold — Fukuoka's only Gold sushi.

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Next release days

Introduction only

Last verified September 7, 2026 · checked by our desk October 4, 2026

Source for the booking rule: the booking page (restaurant.ikyu.com), read September 7, 2026.

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

When does Chikamatsu open its reservation book?

Introduction only: new guests are not accepted directly, so the way in is a regular or another sushi master calling on your behalf; the Ikyu listing rarely shows seats. Nine seats with a simultaneous start; closed Mondays plus one two-day break a month; no photography. Cancellation 100% on the day. All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

What does Chikamatsu charge if you cancel?

From 00:00 JST, 7 days before 100% / Same day, with notice 100% / Same day, no notice (no-show) 100%. Charged by the house, not by us. A plan's own policy takes precedence. Source: Ikyu, read 2026-10-04

How do I book Chikamatsu from abroad?

Chikamatsu cannot be booked without an introduction from an existing guest; there is no public reservation book.

What time zone is the release time?

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). Release days are computed from the house's published rule and re-checked monthly.

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