GRU Ashiya
Italian in Ashiya, Hyogo, 5 min walk from Ashiya Station
Our analysis
- ¥13,200least expensive dinner course; median ¥11,880
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 4
Inside 5
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,200 (on Tabelog), 11% above the ¥11,880 median of the 9 Italian restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings by phone only; 1 of the 17 Italian restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Italian restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trattoria Piccola Sicilia | — | ¥8,800 | ¥4,950 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Tegara | — |
| Koba | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Minatomotomachi | — |
| Cave Shiojima | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Sannomiya | — |
| a Tempo Kobe sumiyoshi | — | ¥11,000 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Sumiyoshi | Tue |
| Vieni | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Sannomiya | — |
| GRU Ashiya | — | ¥13,200 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Ashiya | Mon |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier |
How to book GRU Ashiya
- Call 050-5570-3242 (+81-50-5570-3242 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.
Can't get a table? Italian restaurants nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Dinner Course
Dinner · 3 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 5% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 15 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available |
| Opened | May 2026 |
Getting there
5 min walk (380 m) from Ashiya Station.
Also near: Uchide: 12 min · Ashiyagawa: 15 min
- Leave Ashiya Station and walk north along Okuyama Seido Line for 50 m.
- Turn right onto Naruo-Mikage Line and walk 290 m.
GRU Ashiya is on your right.
On your right
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
兵庫県芦屋市大桝町7-9
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 7-9 Omasucho Ashiya, Hyogo 659-0066 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 4-minute walk from Hanshin Ashiya Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does GRU Ashiya cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 5%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is GRU Ashiya closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to GRU Ashiya?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to GRU Ashiya?
Ashiya Station, about 5 minutes on foot (380 m). Uchide Station is about 13 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.