Iwamoto
いわもと
Kaiseki in Rokko, Hyogo, 6 min walk from Rokkōmichi Station
Our analysis
- 41%of high-end restaurants in Hyogo have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 7 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 4
Inside 2
Entrance 1
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 41% of the high-end restaurants in Hyogo in this guide, and lower than that of 33% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 10 of the 87 kaiseki restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4 or 6), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Kobe with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kobe & Hyogo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matsunoya | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥7,700 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Sannomiya | Mon |
| Kozaru | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Sannomiya | — |
| Nagari Sushi Ren | — | ¥17,600 | ¥9,900 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Sannomiya | Wed |
| Ocean Terrace Ajisai | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 24 min, Rokkō Sanjō | — |
| Iwamoto | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Rokkōmichi | — |
| Nishimura-ya Wami Shunsai | — | ¥14,300 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Sannomiya-Hanadokeimae | Wed |
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 |
How to book Iwamoto
- Call 078-778-4141 (+81-78-778-4141 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge: 8%, Private room service charge: 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 13 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 13 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | none |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, BYO drinks |
| Opened | May 2016 |
Getting there
6 min walk (500 m) from Rokkōmichi Station.
Also near: Rokkō: 11 min · Shinzaike: 13 min
- Leave Rokkōmichi Station and walk north-east for 60 m.
- Turn left at KFC and walk 20 m.
- Turn right onto Hachiman Hon-dori and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at Lawson and walk 110 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 140 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
Iwamoto is on your right.
On your right
Look for
いわもと
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
アルパー六甲 1F東
Written this way on the building
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
いわもと兵庫県神戸市灘区永手町1-4-16 アルパー六甲 1F東
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-4-16 Nagatecho Nada-ku Kobe, Hyogo 657-0027 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 7 minutes walk north from JR Rokkomichi Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Iwamoto cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 8%, Private room service charge: 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Iwamoto?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Iwamoto?
Rokkōmichi Station, about 6 minutes on foot (500 m). Rokkō Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Iwamoto have a dress code?
none
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.