Release rule

When does Chikamatsu open reservations?

近松 · Yakuin, Fukuoka · Sushi

How to book

PlatformIkyu

Ikyu or PayPay Gourmet request bookings; historically introduction-only and fully booked a year out. No published release day and a 100% cancellation fee — we check availability first.

What to expect: Tabelog Award 2026 Gold — Fukuoka's only Gold sushi. 9 seats, dinner ¥30,000–40,000, 100% cancellation fee from the moment you book.

Next release days

Rule not published — we confirm per date

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

How do I book Chikamatsu from abroad?

Use the channel shown above. If it is a Japanese-language phone line, our Tokyo desk can call for you on the release day and confirm in writing in your language; the booking fee is charged only when the seat is secured.

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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The seasonal wire

One email at the end of each month: next month's reservation release days for Japan's hardest tables — which phone lines open on the 1st, at what hour — plus what comes into season. No noise; unsubscribe anytime.

Rules are verified against official notices and platform listings and re-checked monthly. Houses change their systems without warning; treat the calendar as a planning tool and let us confirm the specifics for your dates.

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