Kaikatei sou-an
開花亭sou-an
Kaiseki in Fukui, 8 min walk from Fukui Castle Ruins-daimyomachi Station
Our analysis
- #6of 12 kaiseki restaurants in Fukui
- 5%of high-end restaurants in Fukui have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 4
In our ranking, Kaikatei sou-an is 6th of the 12 kaiseki restaurants in Fukui and 6th of 16 in Fukui. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 5% of the high-end restaurants in Fukui in this guide, and lower than that of 8% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 4 of the 16 kaiseki restaurants in Fukui can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| hamamachi obata | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Fukui Castle Ruins-daimyomachi | — |
| Ohako | — | ¥18,700 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Fukui Castle Ruins-daimyomachi | 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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Kaikatei sou-an
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 0776-50-1070 (+81-776-50-1070 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
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)
Dinner course
【深水】お手軽に本格懐石を味わう全8品コース
Dinner · 8 dishes · 1–24 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (2)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付 温物 造里 焼物 揚物 強肴 食事 甘味
- 基本の懐石料理のコース
¥16,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Dinner course
【天心】海の幸・山の幸が楽しめる本格懐石全9品コース
Dinner · 9 dishes · 1–24 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (1)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付 吸物 造里 焼物 揚物 酢物 強肴 食事 甘味
¥20,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥4,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
【春嶽】最高の食材をご堪能できる贅を尽くした懐石コース
Dinner · 1–24 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (2)（menu in Japanese）
- 先附 吸物 造里 温物 焼物 揚物 酢物 強肴 食事 甘味
- その日採れた食材によって変わります
¥25,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$170
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | 10% service charge for evening service. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 83 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
Getting there
8 min walk (600 m) from Fukui Castle Ruins-daimyomachi Station.
Also near: Asuwayama-Kōenguchi: 10 min · Jin'ai Joshikōkō: 13 min
- Leave Fukui Castle Ruins-daimyomachi Station and walk north-east for 300 m.
- Turn left and walk 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
Kaikatei sou-an is on your left.
On your left
Look for
開花亭sou-an
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
開花亭sou-an福井県福井市中央3-9-21
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-9-21 Chuo Fukui, Fukui 910-0006 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - Take the 京福バス (Kyoto Fukutoku Bus) to 片町入口 (Katamachi Entrance) and walk 5 minutes from the 本町角 (Honmachi Corner) stop. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kaikatei sou-an cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (10% service charge for evening service.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kaikatei sou-an closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Kaikatei sou-an?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kaikatei sou-an?
Fukui Castle Ruins-daimyomachi Station, about 8 minutes on foot (600 m). Asuwayama-Kōenguchi Station is about 9 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.