Ikari
いか里
Kaiseki in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 2 min walk from Kitashinchi Station
Our analysis
- 47%of high-end restaurants in Osaka have a higher dinner budget
- Nonepublic phone or online booking
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Saturdays and Sundays
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 47% of the high-end restaurants in Osaka in this guide, and lower than that of 52% of its kaiseki restaurants. It lists no phone number and no online booking; 86 of the 302 kaiseki restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kappou Hashimoto | — | ¥9,350 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Nakatsu | Sun |
| to | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 3 min, Nakatsu | — |
| Ikari | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sat, Sun |
| Sushi Dokoro Shinmon | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Shota no Sushi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 1 min, Kitashinchi | — |
| Kitashinchi Dairokkan | — | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Watanabebashi | 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, Tatami room |
How to book Ikari
- Ikari publishes no phone number and lists no online booking service, which usually means its seats go to regulars and their guests. A concierge at a luxury hotel is the best chance of a table.
- 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.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Noguchi TaroUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.92
ZeshinUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.90
Shinchi YamamotoUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.73
Kitashinchi Yumiba ShinnosukeUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.75
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–21:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
|---|---|
| Smoking | Designated smoking area 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 | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| 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 |
Getting there
2 min walk (120 m) from Kitashinchi Station, Exit 11-41.
Also near: Nishi-Umeda (Exit C-61): 4 min · Ōebashi (Exit 1): 6 min
- Leave Kitashinchi Station by Exit 11-41 and walk west for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 70 m.
Ikari is on your left.
On your left
Look for
いか里
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
碇ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
いか里大阪府大阪市北区曽根崎新地1-6-12 碇ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-6-12 Sonezakishinchi Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0002 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 191 meters from Kitashinchi. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Osaka, 540 m, about 9 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 550 m, about 9 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ikari cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ikari closed?
It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Ikari?
Kitashinchi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (120 m). Nishi-Umeda Station is about 6 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.












