Japanese cuisine En
日本料理 えん
Kaiseki in Fukui, 14 min walk from Kōmyōji Station
Our analysis
- #3of 12 kaiseki restaurants in Fukui
- 95%of high-end restaurants in Fukui have a lower dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook by phone
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 3
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Japanese cuisine En is 3rd of the 12 kaiseki restaurants in Fukui and 3rd of 16 in Fukui. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 95% of the high-end restaurants in Fukui in this guide, and higher than that of 92% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 4 of the 16 kaiseki restaurants in Fukui can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (12 of its 22 seats), a private room (for 2, 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 Fukui with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Fukui | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oryori Ittou | #1 | ¥11,000 | ¥7,800 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Jin'ai Joshikōkō | Sun |
| Ryoriya Miyazaki | #2 | ¥24,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Fukui | Sun |
| Japanese cuisine En | #3 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | — | 14 min, Kōmyōji | Mon, Sun |
| Echizen Gani Shun no Ryori Raden | #4 | ¥11,000 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Fukui | Wed |
| Takino Kawa Fukui Miyuki | #5 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥5,500 | Phone only | — | — | — |
| Kaikatei sou-an | #6 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Fukui Castle Ruins-daimyomachi | 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 | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Vegan |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Japanese cuisine En
- Call 0570-041923 (+81-570-041923 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| 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 | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 22, including 12 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 22 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking No smoking in the restaurant. There is a smoking area outside. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
| Setting | Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | BYO drinks, Sommelier available, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | November 2024 |
Getting there
14 min walk (1,090 m) from Kōmyōji Station.
Also near: Shimoshii: 18 min
- Leave Kōmyōji Station and walk north-west for 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 420 m.
You arrive at Japanese cuisine En.
Look for
日本料理 えん
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
歓宿縁 ESHIKOTO
Written this way on the building
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
日本料理 えん福井県吉田郡永平寺町下浄法寺第10-15-1 歓宿縁 ESHIKOTO
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 10-15-1 Shimojohoji Eiheiji Yoshida-gun, Fukui 910-1202 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | From JR Fukui Station, take the Echizen Railway Katsuyama Eiheiji Line and get off at "Eiheji-guchi Station", then it's a 5-minute taxi ride. |
From the restaurant's website
| Michelin Guide | Hokuriku 2021: one star |
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As stated on kanshukuen.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Japanese cuisine En cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Japanese cuisine En have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Japanese cuisine En closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Japanese cuisine En?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Japanese cuisine En?
Kōmyōji Station, about 14 minutes on foot (1,090 m). Shimoshii Station is about 16 minutes away.
Does Japanese cuisine En have a dress code?
Smart Casual
Does Japanese cuisine En have a Michelin star?
According to its website, Japanese cuisine En was awarded one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide Hokuriku 2021. This is what the restaurant states on its own website; the Michelin Guide itself is the authority.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.