Update-date: Jun 05 2020
Hanami season is coming soon. Here are good Japanese restaurants in Kansai area to visit after viewing sakura. They are very popular, so it's best to make a reservation early.
1. Jinmatsuan（Kyoto）
[Jinmatsuan] is conveniently located in the Gojo area of Kyoto near numerous tourist attractions. You can experience the true essence of Japanese culture by participating in a tea ceremony, having lunch or dinner with a maiko, or even crafting Japanese sweets. Don't miss this chance to get in touch with authentic Japanese culture in Kyoto to create good memories.
Jinmatsuan
Open: 8:30 am - 10:00 pm Reservation required for all programs. Lunch and dinner time is fixed. [Lunch] stars at 12:00 pm / [Dinner] stats at 6:30 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: Walk east for 1 minute from Exit 1 of Gojo Station on Kyoto Municipal Subway
Address: 2F, Belc Karasuma, 135, Manjuji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: Walk east for 1 minute from Exit 1 of Gojo Station on Kyoto Municipal Subway
Address: 2F, Belc Karasuma, 135, Manjuji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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2. Nichigetsubou Tan（Kyoto）
It has a great ambience in the renovated 100 years old townhouse, filled with a sense of history and tradition with a counter table made from a 300 years old gingko tree. Their dishes like [Ise lobster grilled on ceramic plate with house made XO sauce] and [Sushi of sea urchin and salted sea cucumber innards] have a unique worldview beyond the frame of traditional Japanese cuisine. Okami, the female manager, offers sake to match the dishes and the season. You can enjoy a blissful moment.
Nichigetsubou Tan
Open: Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Reservation recommended) / Dinner 6:30 pm - (Reservation required)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 18,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: Head towards Yasaka shrine afterexiting from the No.6 exit of Gion Shijo station of Keihan Main Line. Turn right at Gion intersection and walk for 5 minutes
Address: 58, Shimobenten-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 18,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: Head towards Yasaka shrine afterexiting from the No.6 exit of Gion Shijo station of Keihan Main Line. Turn right at Gion intersection and walk for 5 minutes
Address: 58, Shimobenten-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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3. Honoo no Yakitori （Osaka）
You can enjoy all cuts of the local Kumamoto chicken, Amakusa Daio, which is served often at gourmet restaurants. This luxurious ingredient is known for the quality of the meat itself and the rich umami (Japanese savory taste) flavor that unfolds with each bite. Recommended menu includes [Yakitori] (grilled chicken skewer) and [Sukiyaki] (hot pot stew). It has a comfortable ambience where you can relax just like home. Appreciate the chicken cuisine with fine sake after Hanami.
Honoo no Yakitori
Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:30 am) (Subject to change based on inventory conditions)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: Located next to the FamilyMart immediately outside Exit 4 of [Daikokucho Station].
Address: 1-7-14, Ebisu-honmachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: Located next to the FamilyMart immediately outside Exit 4 of [Daikokucho Station].
Address: 1-7-14, Ebisu-honmachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
4. Aun（Osaka）
[Aun] is the place where you can enjoy Japanese cuisine prepared with abundant seasonal ingredients in a luxurious modern setting. Although it is located 3-minute walk distance from Shinsaibashi station right in the middle of town, they charmingly stand there like a hideaway separate from the hustle and bustle. Their excellent dishes are created with fresh fish that are carefully selected by the chef himself. They offer a la carte as well as course menus. The private rooms are popular, so make early reservations during sakura season.
Aun
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday National holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 9,000 JPY
Access: 10-minute walk from Shinsaibashi station and [Nagahoribashi station] of Osaka metro lines
Address: 1-15-22 Higashi-shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka city, Osaka Map
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Closed: Sunday National holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 9,000 JPY
Access: 10-minute walk from Shinsaibashi station and [Nagahoribashi station] of Osaka metro lines
Address: 1-15-22 Higashi-shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka city, Osaka Map
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5. Yakiniku Fumiya（Nara）
[Yakiniku Fumiya] has a reputation of serving delicious Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) prepared with carefully selected domestic ingredients. They use only cow beef, mainly Yamato-gyu, carefully selected on their own route. The melt-in-your-mouth meat is extremely tasty as a melting point of female beef is low. You can see why this restaurant were listed in the Michelin guide Nara 2017. The hard-to-get cuts such as [Beef tongue] and [Outside skirt] which can only be attainable in small quantities from a whole beef are recommended. Lean and chewy yet juicy [Loin] is also another popular cut where you can enjoy texture as well as meaty flavor. You can enjoy a comfortable dining experience with the modern decor at tables with spacious seating.
Yakiniku Fumiya
Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday] 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm) / [Sunday National Holidays] 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O.8:00 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from [Shin-omiya station] of Kintetsu Lines
Address: 6-6-6 Omiya-cho, Nara city, Nara Map
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Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from [Shin-omiya station] of Kintetsu Lines
Address: 6-6-6 Omiya-cho, Nara city, Nara Map
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6. Sumibi Yakiniku And Steak Banka（Nara）
The owner/chef, having almost 45 years experience at a butcher shop, opened this restaurant to offer good meat to many customers at an affordable price. This veteran chef judges and purchases the whole cow of A5 grade Kuroge Wagyu, so that you can enjoy rare cuts such as [misuji (top blade muscle)]. The meat is prepared in "Itamae style" as the chef cut it at the counter in front of you. You will be highly satisfied with the delicious meat with only himalayan rock salt.
Sumibi Yakiniku And Steak Banka
Open: [Weekdays/Saturday/holidays/day before holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (last order 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 900 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Shin-Omiya Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line. Follow along the railway to the east, and you will see a sign for the restaurant.
Address: 2-11-16 Shibatsuji-cho, Nara, Nara Map
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 900 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Shin-Omiya Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line. Follow along the railway to the east, and you will see a sign for the restaurant.
Address: 2-11-16 Shibatsuji-cho, Nara, Nara Map
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