Honko Getsu
本湖月
Kaiseki in Namba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi, Osaka, 3 min walk from Nippombashi Station
Our analysis
- #1of 19 kaiseki restaurants in Namba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi
- 95%of high-end restaurants in Osaka have a lower dinner budget
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 16 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 4
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Honko Getsu is 1st of the 19 kaiseki restaurants in Namba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi and 1st of 302 in Osaka. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥40,000–49,999) is higher than that of 95% of the high-end restaurants in Osaka in this guide, and higher than that of 95% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times, 4 of them Gold; one of 15 in Osaka in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 86 of the 302 kaiseki restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a private room (for 2, 4, or 6).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Osaka City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honko Getsu | #1 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Phone only | Gold 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Nippombashi | Sun |
| Ono | #4 | ¥42,350 | ¥42,350 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Higashi Chaya Nakamura | #5 | ¥33,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchōme | Wed |
| Fushimimachi Kakoiyama | #7 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 | 4 min, Kitahama | — |
| Ryoriya Inaya | #9 | ¥30,250 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Kitashinchi | — |
| Niku Kappou Yamaguchi | #10 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Kitashinchi | 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 | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Honko Getsu
- Call 06-6211-0201 (+81-6-6211-0201 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
KokuryuNamba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.31
OnoUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.19
Higashi Chaya NakamuraMinamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.23
Fushimimachi KakoiyamaKitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, ¥40,000–49,999, Tabelog 4.16
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥60,000–79,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 15 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area Counter seats non-smoking 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 | Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
Getting there
3 min walk (200 m) from Nippombashi Station, Exit B24.
Also near: Namba (Exit B4): 6 min · Ōsaka Namba (Exit B4): 6 min
- Leave Nippombashi Station by Exit B24 and walk west for 30 m.
- Turn right at Starbucks onto Sennichimae Shopping St and walk 100 m.
- Turn left at Junkissa American onto Hōzen-ji Yokochō and walk 60 m.
You arrive at Honko Getsu.
Look for
本湖月
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
本湖月大阪府大阪市中央区道頓堀1-7-11
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-7-11 Dotonbori Chuo-ku Osaka, Osaka 542-0077 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Namba Station on the Midosuji Subway Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Dōtonbori, 110 m, about 2 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Honko Getsu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
When is Honko Getsu closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Honko Getsu?
Nippombashi Station, about 3 minutes on foot (200 m). Namba Station is about 5 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.