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Yanagibashi Shokudo Seichan is a small seafood restaurant inside Yanagibashi Rengo Market near Watanabe-dori Station. It is the current successor in the space associated with the former Yanagibashi Shokudo, so old reviews, photographs and names can be confusing.
The restaurant is popular for richly topped marinated seafood bowls. It can sell out, seating is limited and the current listing says cash only, making early arrival and a cash backup important.
Visit essentials
Prices and operating details were checked against April–June 2026 shop information.
| Location | Yanagibashi Rengo Market, 1-1-10 Haruyoshi, Chuo Ward |
|---|---|
| Access | About 3 minutes from Watanabe-dori subway station |
| Monday–Saturday | 08:30–14:00; may close when sold out |
| Sunday | Special menu may run 10:30–13:00; confirm before visiting |
| Payment | Cash only according to the current shop notice |
Seafood bowls and current price examples
April 2026 counter information showed egg-yolk marinated bowl at ¥1,200, mentaiko marinated bowl at ¥1,800, ikura marinated bowl at ¥2,200, uni marinated bowl at ¥2,600, ikura-salmon at ¥2,300 and uni-salmon at ¥2,700. Portions, toppings and prices can change with supply.
If raw fish, sea urchin or salmon roe is unfamiliar, ask what is in the bowl before ordering. Cross-contact is possible in a compact seafood kitchen.
How to visit without confusion
- Search for 柳橋食堂せいちゃん, not only the former restaurant name.
- Arrive before the lunch peak and do not plan a tight connection immediately afterward.
- Bring yen cash and keep your party compact because the restaurant has about 24 seats.
- Use the shop’s recent social posts for closures, Sunday service and sold-out notices.
Enjoying Yanagibashi Market
The covered market is compact and works well as a morning food stop between Hakata and Tenjin. Walk carefully, keep shop fronts clear and ask before photographing vendors or merchandise.
The market is not the same as a large wholesale auction site. Combine the meal with a short browse rather than expecting a full-day attraction.
Access
Take the Nanakuma subway line to Watanabe-dori and walk about three minutes. The Nishitetsu bus stop Yanagibashi is about one minute away. Parking is limited and city-centre traffic makes public transport easier for most visitors.
Official and current confirmation
Check Seichan’s current Instagram and the market access page on the day.
Continue a Fukuoka seafood day
Use these guides to compare markets and seafood bowls.
