Ash
アッシュ
French in Sannomiya, Hyogo, 10 min walk from Sannomiya Station
Our analysis
- ¥19,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,500
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 32 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 24
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥19,000 (on Tabelog), 31% above the ¥14,500 median of the 18 French restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,000 (on Ikyu) is 22% below the ¥7,700 median of 16. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2021. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 9 of the 28 French restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo can be booked online in English. Good for a private room, a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,000, 68% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥9,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥13,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
French restaurants in Sannomiya with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kobe & Hyogo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shingetsu | #8 | ¥21,000 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 7 min, Sannomiya | Mon |
| Restaurant Kitano Club | #9 | ¥11,880 | ¥11,880 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 8 min, Habuensanroku | Wed |
| Recette | #10 | ¥12,100 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 9 min, Sannomiya | Mon |
| China Bistro EVOLVE | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2023 | 6 min, Sannomiya | Mon, Sun |
| Ash | — | ¥19,000 | ¥6,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 10 min, Sannomiya | — |
| Vinsemble | — | ¥9,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Sannomiya | Sun |
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, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Ash
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-3177-4646 (+81-50-3177-4646 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kobe & Hyogo.
Can't get a table? French restaurants nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Déjeuner" Lunch Featuring Ingredients from the Five Countries of Hyogo and Enjoying a Dessert Wagon (5 Dishes)
Lunch · 5 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kobe beef
¥9,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
![Rose & Performance Anniversary Cake Included] Anniversary Lunch Course (7 Dishes + Toast Champagne), in the restaurant's photo](/p/28000727/316766-4303f308fc61d91f75bd23e60c025aa6.webp)
Rose & Performance Anniversary Cake Included] Anniversary Lunch Course (7 Dishes + Toast Champagne)
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Champagne
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kobe beef
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥3,500 more than the one above
Saison Lunch Featuring Hyogo Prefecture Black Wagyu, Local Ingredients from the Five Regions of Hyogo, and a Dessert Wag
Lunch · 5 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
- Duck
- Foie gras
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kobe beef
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
![Bouquet + Roses & Themed Anniversary Cake] Anniversary Lunch Course (7 Dishes + Toasting Champagne), in the restaurant's photo](/p/28000727/308912-624577934de198854b00cc01fe7fc93c.webp)
Bouquet + Roses & Themed Anniversary Cake] Anniversary Lunch Course (7 Dishes + Toasting Champagne)
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Champagne
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kobe beef
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥2,000 more than the one above
Petit Ash <Lunch> Featuring Hyogo Prefecture Black Wagyu as the main dish, centered around ingredients from the five reg
Lunch · 1–8 guests
- Kobe beef
- Seasonal ingredients
¥19,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥4,000 more than the one above
Anniversary Dinner Course (7 Dishes + Toast Champagne)
Rose & Themed Anniversary Cake Included
Dinner · 1–8 guests
- Champagne
¥19,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
Petit Ash <Dinner> Enjoy the Blessings of Hyogo, featuring Hyogo Prefecture Black Wagyu as the main dish, with 3 Appetiz
Dinner · 1–8 guests
- Kobe beef
- Seasonal ingredients
¥19,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
Bouquet + Roses & Anniversary Cake Included] Anniversary Dinner Course (7 Dishes + Toast with Champagne)
Dinner · 1–8 guests
- Champagne
¥21,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$140
¥2,000 more than the one above
<Dinner> World-Admired Kobe Beef "Strip Loin" with 3 Appetizers, Double Main, and Dessert (6 Dishes in Total)
Munuash
Dinner · 1–8 guests
- Kobe beef
- Seasonal ingredients
¥26,400
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥5,400 more than the one above
Mignardise Course <Dinner> A Blissful Course Featuring Luxurious Ingredients such as Caviar, Abalone, Truffles, and Kobe
Dinner · 1–8 guests
- Caviar
- Abalone
- Truffle
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥6,600 more than the one above
Chef's Menu: All Specialties - Brittany Lobster with Red Wine Sauce, Akashi Fish, Kobe Beef, Truffle, and Traditional De
1–8 guests
- Lobster
- Kobe beef
- Truffle
¥44,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$290
¥11,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 13% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:30, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:30, 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 40 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 10 are not admitted |
| Dress code | Semi-formal attire is required. Please refrain from wearing shorts, excessively distressed jeans, or sandals when visiting. |
| Setting | Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
Getting there
10 min walk (770 m) from Sannomiya Station.
Also near: Kenchōmae: 11 min · Kobe-Sannomiya (Exit A4): 15 min
- Leave Sannomiya Station and walk west for 20 m.
- Bear right at FamilyMart and walk 110 m.
- Turn right onto Ikuta-shinmichi and walk 90 m.
- Turn right at Lawson onto Tor Road and walk 500 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
Ash is on your right.
On your right
Look for
アッシュ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
神戸北野ホテル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
アッシュ兵庫県神戸市中央区山本通3-3-20 神戸北野ホテル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-3-20 Yamamotodori Chuo-ku Kobe, Hyogo 650-0003 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Train: Get off at Sannomiya Station or Shin-Kobe Station on any line, and walk for 15 minutes along Tor Road. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kitano Ijinkan District, 330 m, about 6 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ash cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 13%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Ash?
Children under 10 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Ash?
Sannomiya Station, about 10 minutes on foot (770 m). Kobe-Sannomiya Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Ash have a dress code?
Semi-formal attire is required. Please refrain from wearing shorts, excessively distressed jeans, or sandals when visiting.
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.