Hinoki
檜
Kaiseki in Sakai, Osaka, 3 min walk from Shukuin Station
Our analysis
- ¥11,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥11,000 (on its website), 33% below the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings by phone only; 86 of the 302 kaiseki restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 4).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Sakai with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Osaka | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese cuisine Fujihara | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥10,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Shukuin | — |
| Osakamon Ryori Sushi Moriya | — | ¥12,000 | ¥5,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Nakamozu | — |
| Asatake | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Phone only | — | 12 min, Kitahanada | Sun |
| Hinoki | — | ¥11,000 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Shukuin | 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, Tatami room |
How to book Hinoki
- Call 072-223-1999 (+81-72-223-1999 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person. See the page
てっちりコース(11月〜2月)
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Omakase course
季節の恵みを楽しむ お任せコース
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥2,200 more than the one above
てっちりコース(11月〜2月)
from ¥14,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥1,100 more than the one above
Omakase course
割烹 檜の真髄を味わう お任せコース
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥2,200 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
The restaurant's account: @hinoki_sakai
Loads Instagram's own viewer; the photos stay on Instagram.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Service charge | The service charge is included in the displayed price. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Smoking allowed If you dislike cigarette smoke, please let us know when you make your reservation. We will do our best to accommodate your request. The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Setting | Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Opened | December 1983 |
Getting there
3 min walk (250 m) from Shukuin Station.
Also near: Terajichō: 3 min · Goryōmae: 8 min
- Leave Shukuin Station and walk east for 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 70 m.
Hinoki is on your left.
On your left
Look for
檜
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
檜大阪府堺市堺区中之町東1丁2-23
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-23 Nakanochohigashi Sakai-ku Sakai, Osaka 590-0956 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It is located about a 3-5 minute walk from Shukuin Station on the Hankai Tramway. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Hinoki cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (The service charge is included in the displayed price.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Hinoki closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Hinoki?
Shukuin Station, about 3 minutes on foot (250 m). Terajichō Station is about 3 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.