Hiro
博
Tempura in Aoi-ku & Suruga-ku, Shizuoka, 10 min walk from Shin-Shizuoka Station
Our analysis
- 60%of high-end restaurants in Shizuoka have a lower dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 2
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 60% of the high-end restaurants in Shizuoka in this guide. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 0 of the 7 tempura 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), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥12,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥15,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Tempura restaurants in Shizuoka (Atami & Izu) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Phone only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 8 min, Yaizu | — |
| Yoshitomo | #3 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Dai-Ichi-dōri | — |
| Hiro | — | ¥12,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Shin-Shizuoka | Sun |
| Kuroshio | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Phone only | — | — | — |
| Tachi Kichi Shizuoka | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 9 min, Shin-Shizuoka | Sun |
| Japanese cuisine Tempura Kappou | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | — | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 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 | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Hiro
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5594-1539 (+81-50-5594-1539 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 Shizuoka (Atami & Izu).
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Trial Course for Entertaining and Banquets" ◆ Enjoy dishes that change with the seasons and delight your palate.
9 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Sashimi
What is served (10)
- An example of a course menu:
- Appetizer
- Salad
- Appetizers
- Sashimi
- Soup
- Fried Dish
- Grilled Dish
- Rice
- Dessert
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
Cheapest
Omakase Course ◆ Enjoy dishes that change with the seasons and savor the flavors of seasonal ingredients.
For Business Meetings and Banquets
9 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (10)
- An example of one day
- Appetizer
- Salad
- Appetizers
- Sashimi
- Soup
- Fried dish
- Grilled dish
- Rice
- Dessert
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥3,000 more than the one above
Omakase Course for Banquets and Entertaining ◆ Enjoy seasonal dishes that change with the seasons.
10 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (11)
- An example of one day
- Appetizer
- Salad
- Appetizers
- Sashimi
- Soup
- Fried dish
- Grilled dish
- Side dish
- Main dish
- Dessert
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥5,000 more than the one above
Omakase Course ◆ Enjoy dishes that change with the seasons and savor the flavors of the freshest ingredients.
For Business Meetings and Banquets
10 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Sashimi
What is served (11)
- An example of a course menu on a certain day:
- Appetizer
- Salad
- Appetizers
- Sashimi
- Soup
- Fried Dish
- Grilled Dish
- Side Dish
- Main Course
- Dessert
¥30,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$200
¥10,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Appetizer included |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 20 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking Ashtrays are available outside the store. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Take-out |
Getting there
10 min walk (790 m) from Shin-Shizuoka Station.
Also near: Shizuoka: 10 min · Hiyoshichō: 15 min
- Leave Shin-Shizuoka Station and walk west for 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
- Turn left and walk 440 m.
Hiro is on your left.
On your left
Look for
博
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
求友亭ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
博静岡県静岡市葵区昭和町6-12 求友亭ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6-12 Showacho Aoi-ku Shizuoka, Shizuoka 420-0033 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 10 minutes walk from the north exit of Shizuoka Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Hiro cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Appetizer included) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Hiro closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Hiro?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Hiro?
Shin-Shizuoka Station, about 10 minutes on foot (790 m). Shizuoka Station is about 9 minutes away.
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.