Arakawa
麤皮
Steak in Sannomiya, Hyogo, 8 min walk from Sannomiya Station
Our analysis
- #1of 19 steakhouses in Sannomiya
- ¥45,980least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- 5×The Tabelog Award
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥50,000–59,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 2
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Arakawa is 1st of the 19 steakhouses in Sannomiya and 1st of 33 in Kobe & Hyogo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥45,980 (on Tabelog), 207% above the ¥15,000 median of the 13 steakhouses in Kobe & Hyogo ranked nearest to it. Its record: The Tabelog Award 5 times (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2026) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 8 of the 33 steakhouses in Kobe & Hyogo can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 4, 6, or 8).
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sommelier |
How to book Arakawa
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5868-3017 (+81-50-5868-3017 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Kobe Beef & Tajima Beef Chef's Recommended Course (Dinner)Most booked
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Kobe beef
¥45,980
per person, tax incl., ≈$310
Cheapest
Kobe Beef & Tajima Beef Chef's Recommended Course (Lunch)Most booked
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Kobe beef
¥45,980
per person, tax incl., ≈$310
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥50,000–59,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥50,000–59,999 at dinner, ¥30,000–39,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | The price includes a 10% tax and service charge. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 26 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are not admitted |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
Getting there
8 min walk (600 m) from Sannomiya Station.
Also near: Kobe-Sannomiya (Exit A4): 11 min · Sannomiya-Hanadokeimae (Exit A5): 11 min
- Leave Sannomiya Station and walk north-west for 20 m.
- Turn left at Lawson onto Ikuta-shinmichi and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven onto Higashimon-suji and walk 310 m.
- Turn left at Nakau and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven and walk 40 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven and walk 40 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
Arakawa is on your left.
On your left
Look for
麤皮
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
麤皮兵庫県神戸市中央区中山手通2-15-18
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-15-18 Nakayamatedori Chuo-ku Kobe, Hyogo 650-0004 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - 10-minute walk from JR Kobe Line Sannomiya Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kitano Ijinkan District, 160 m, about 3 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2024
- Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki “Tabelog 100”, 2022
- Selected for Tabelog Steak “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Arakawa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥50,000–59,999 per person and lunch at ¥40,000–49,999. Drinks and a service charge (The price includes a 10% tax and service charge.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Arakawa closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Arakawa?
Children are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Arakawa?
Sannomiya Station, about 8 minutes on foot (600 m). Kobe-Sannomiya Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Arakawa have a dress code?
Smart Casual
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.