Ben Ichi
弁いち
Kaiseki in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 6 min walk from Dai-Ichi-dōri Station
Our analysis
- 40%of high-end restaurants in Shizuoka have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 40% of the high-end restaurants in Shizuoka in this guide, and lower than that of 31% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 4 of the 39 kaiseki restaurants in Shizuoka (Atami & Izu) can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), and a late dinner (open until 23:00).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Hamamatsu with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Shizuoka (Atami & Izu) | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese cuisine Kaiko | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Phone only | — | — | — |
| Yuro | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥8,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Dai-Ichi-dōri | — |
| Japanese cuisine Teru | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Shin-Hamamatsu | — |
| Ben Ichi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Dai-Ichi-dōri | Sun |
| Masugata | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Dai-Ichi-dōri | Sun |
| Japanese cuisine Haku | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Dai-Ichi-dōri | — |
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 | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Ben Ichi
- Call 053-453-2216 (+81-53-453-2216 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | − |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
6 min walk (440 m) from Dai-Ichi-dōri Station.
Also near: Shin-Hamamatsu: 8 min · Hamamatsu: 12 min
- Leave Dai-Ichi-dōri Station and walk west for 20 m.
- Turn right at La Cachette and walk 240 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven and walk 40 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven and walk 110 m.
You arrive at Ben Ichi.
Look for
弁いち
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
弁いち静岡県浜松市中央区肴町313-13
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 313-13 Sakanamachi Naka-ku Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 430-0932 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | From Hamamatsu Station, about 10 minutes walk. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ben Ichi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ben Ichi closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Ben Ichi?
Dai-Ichi-dōri Station, about 6 minutes on foot (440 m). Shin-Hamamatsu Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.