hozan
庖山
Kaiseki in Tsuruhashi & Uehonmachi, Osaka, 5 min walk from Ōsaka Uehommachi Station
Our analysis
- ¥17,940least expensive dinner course; median ¥13,200
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 22 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 18
Inside 3
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥17,940 (on Ikyu), 36% above the ¥13,200 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥9,570 (on Ikyu) is 44% above the ¥6,630 median of 21. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 86 of the 302 kaiseki restaurants in Osaka can be. It says its staff speak Japanese only. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥9,570, 47% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| hozan | — | ¥17,940 | ¥9,570 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 5 min, Ōsaka Uehommachi | Sun |
| Yotaro Honten | — | ¥8,800 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Watanabebashi | Sun |
| Sushi Monji | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | — |
| Kokuryu | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Namba | — |
| Sushi Akazu Osaka Namba PREMIUM | — | ¥19,800 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Nippombashi | — |
| Japanese restaurant &wagyu Wachu Osaka kitashinchi | — | ¥10,290 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sat, Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Wheelchair accessible |
Notes to overseas guests
- Says its staff speak Japanese only.
How to book hozan
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 06-6777-7498 (+81-6-6777-7498 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 Osaka.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Osaka.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Lunch course
【 ランチコース 】
Lunch · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Tempura
- Beef
What is served (15)（menu in Japanese）
- 先附
- 自家製からすみと一寸豆の飯蒸し 青筋海苔
- 向付
- 高知県 戻り鰹のお造り 鬼おろし醤油 本山葵
- 強肴
- 水と醤油だけの煮魚
- 千葉県 金目鯛の煮魚 紀州南高梅添え 木の芽
- 揚げ物
- 徳島県牟岐産 鱧と旬野菜の天ぷら ミネラルたっぷりの塩で
- お口直し
- 福井県美山地区
- 在来種無農薬栽培の石臼挽きぐるみ蕎麦 店主手打ちの二八そば
- お食事
- おくどさんで炊き上げる土鍋ご飯 浸漬も炊飯も佐渡の海洋深層水で仕込む
- 新潟県 佐渡島産 自然農法無農薬栽培こしひかり「 朱鷺と暮らす郷 」 龍の玉子 香物 小吸椀
¥9,570
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Dinner course
【 おまかせコース 】
Dinner · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Eel
- Beef
What is served (15)（menu in Japanese）
- 先附
- 自家製からすみと 秋田 特選 手摘みじゅんさいの冷飯吸い 花穂紫蘇
- 向付
- 徳島 牟岐 生鱧刺身炙り 鱧子昆布締め 含め煮 本山葵
- 椀物
- 和歌山 白甘鯛と浪速伝統野菜 大坂韮汁椀
- 焼き物
- 近海 真奈鰹炭火焼き 熊本県 新銀杏 いちぢく あけがらし
- お口直し
- 福井 美山地区
- 在来種 無農薬栽培の石臼挽きぐるみ蕎麦
- 店主手打ち 徳島 酢橘そば
- 強肴
- 熊本 天草 海うなぎと夏野菜の出汁南蛮 木の芽 山椒
- （水茄子 フルーツトマト とうもろこし おくら）
¥17,940
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
¥8,370 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥1,000–1,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | There are no basic rules, but please note that service charges may apply during non-business hours, upon special requests, or in cases of unnotified delays. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | smart casual/formal |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | 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 |
| Opened | June 2020 |
Getting there
5 min walk (430 m) from Ōsaka Uehommachi Station, Exit 11.
Also near: Tanimachi Kyūchōme (Exit 6): 8 min · Tsuruhashi (Exit 4): 9 min
- Leave Ōsaka Uehommachi Station by Exit 11 and walk north for 40 m.
- Bear right and walk 100 m.
- Turn right at Lawson and walk 270 m.
hozan is on your left.
On your left
Look for
庖山
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
天川ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
庖山大阪府大阪市天王寺区東高津町3-13 天川ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-13 Higashikozucho Tennoji-ku Osaka, Osaka 543-0021 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | ・Kintetsu Railway Uehommachi Station, Exit 11, 5 minutes. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Hozan is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. hozan in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does hozan cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (There are no basic rules, but please note that service charges may apply during non-business hours, upon special requests, or in cases of unnotified delays.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is hozan closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to hozan?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to hozan?
Ōsaka Uehommachi Station, about 5 minutes on foot (430 m). Tanimachi Kyūchōme Station is about 10 minutes away.
Does hozan have a dress code?
smart casual/formal
Is hozan in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Hozan is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.