Aspirant
French in Sannomiya, Hyogo, 7 min walk from Sannomiya Station
Our analysis
- #3of 11 French restaurants in Sannomiya
- 91%of high-end restaurants in Hyogo have a lower dinner budget
- 1×The Tabelog Award
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Book by phone
All 20 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 3
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Aspirant is 3rd of the 11 French restaurants in Sannomiya and 3rd of 28 in Kobe & Hyogo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 91% of the high-end restaurants in Hyogo in this guide, and higher than that of 92% of its French restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award in 2026. 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 seat at the counter and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entre nous | #1 | ¥20,350 | ¥20,350 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Sannomiya | Tue, Wed |
| Espice | #2 | ¥11,000 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Sannomiya | — |
| Aspirant | #3 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 | 7 min, Sannomiya | — |
| La Maison de Graciani Kobe kitano | #7 | ¥10,000 | ¥6,300 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 9 min, Sannomiya | Mon |
| 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 |
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 | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sommelier |
How to book Aspirant
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5600-4135 (+81-50-5600-4135 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
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The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
- ■Business hours
- Lunch starts at 12:00
- Dinner starts at 18:00
- ■Closed on
- Not fixed (please note that there may be temporary closures or changes in business hours).
- Please be aware that all courses will be served at the scheduled start time. If you arrive late or leave early, some dishes may not be served. We kindly ask you to arrive with ample time.
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking We do not allow smoking outside the store during the course. |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Dress code | We kindly ask that you refrain from visiting while wearing strong fragrances such as perfume or cologne. Please be sure to inform your companions as well. |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available |
| Opened | April 2023 |
Getting there
7 min walk (540 m) from Sannomiya Station.
Also near: Kobe-Sannomiya (Exit A4): 10 min · Habuensanroku: 13 min
- Leave Sannomiya Station and walk north-west for 20 m.
- Bear right at remm plus Kobe Sannomiya and walk 30 m.
- Turn left at Daily Yamazaki and walk 40 m.
- Bear right at Miyakosoba and walk 320 m.
- Turn left at MONTE BRANCO and walk 120 m.
Aspirant is on your right.
On your right
Look for
ヒルサイドテラス
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1
One floor below the street (basement)
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
兵庫県神戸市中央区中山手通1-22-13 ヒルサイドテラス B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-22-13 Nakayamatedori Chuo-ku Kobe, Hyogo 650-0004 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Approximately 7 minutes walk from Sannomiya Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kitano Ijinkan District, 130 m, about 3 min walk
- Sannomiya Station, 480 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
Questions visitors ask
How much does Aspirant cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥30,000–39,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Aspirant?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Aspirant?
Sannomiya Station, about 7 minutes on foot (540 m). Kobe-Sannomiya Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Aspirant have a dress code?
We kindly ask that you refrain from visiting while wearing strong fragrances such as perfume or cologne. Please be sure to inform your companions as well.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.