【Nearest Station】About a 4-minute walk from Yakuin-Odori Station【Price】Approximately JPY 28,000【Reservation Difficulty】SS (Primarily for regulars and referrals; extremely difficult for general reservations)【Overview】Tabelog rating: 4.565-time Award Gold winner, 4-time Silver, 1-time Bronze3-time recipient of the Sushi 100 Best Restaurants awardThis is an extremely hard-to-book sushi restaurant representing Fukuoka and Yakuin.Chef Eiji Chikamatsu has honed his skills at renowned establishments, preparing seasonal seafood primarily from the Kyushu coastal area with exceptional technique, crafting each piece with care.The delicate work maximizes the natural flavors of the ingredients, and the gentle sushi rice that melts in your mouth creates a wonderful harmony. This restaurant offers not only Fukuoka's seafood but also unique and creative sushi.Another impressive aspect was the story of passing down his skills to his son, one piece at a time each year. His commitment to maintaining quality without compromise and the steady inheritance of skills reflect the chef's sincerity and dedication as an artisan.【Menu】○ Simmered Octopus ● Spear Squid ● Fish Scraps ● Medium Fatty Tuna from Genkai-nada ● Marinated Lean Tuna ○ Abalone Chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) ● Kohada (Gizzard Shad) ● Hiragai (Flat Shell) ● Young Sea Bream ● Grilled Isaki (Striped Beakfish) ○ MeHikari (Small Fish) ● Horse Mackerel ○ Soup with Hamo (Pike Eel) and Junsai (Water Shield) ○ Squid Stuffed in a Wrapper ● Red Sea Urchin from Aijima ● Conger Eel ○ Egg ● Negitoro Roll (added) ● Kanpyo Roll (added) 【Impressions】I had wanted to visit this sushi restaurant, one of the representatives of Fukuoka, for a long time, and it exceeded my expectations with its wonderful offerings.The quality of each piece was outstanding, but what impressed me the most was the presence of the sushi rice. It supported the toppings without being overpowering, and I was amazed by the overall balance.I was particularly moved by the spear squid. It was sliced to an extreme thinness and the texture and sweetness upon entering my mouth were unparalleled. This was a piece unique to Chikamatsu that captured my heart instantly.The red sea urchin from Aijima was rich yet left a refined aftertaste, and the conger eel had a fluffy, melting texture. The appetizers, including abalone chawanmushi and squid stuffed in a wrapper, showed no compromise in quality, making for a highly satisfying course until the end.The added negitoro roll and kanpyo roll were also excellent, allowing me to enjoy my meal with happiness right to the finish.This time, I also had the opportunity to try my son’s sushi, which was impressively high in quality, matching the chef's level, demonstrating that the skills are being passed down effectively. I look forward to more wonderful sushi in the future.Fukuoka has many attractive sushi restaurants, but this is one I genuinely want to visit again. It is a remarkable establishment where traditional techniques and creativity harmoniously blend.It was a great meal.