Kapou Houchou
割烹ほうちょう
Also spelled Kapo Hocho
Kaiseki in Izumo, Shimane, near Izumoshi Station
Our analysis
- 30%of high-end restaurants in Shimane have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Tabelog has no rating for Kapou Houchou yet; it opened in November 1974. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 30% of the high-end restaurants in Shimane in this guide. It takes bookings by phone only; 2 of the 9 kaiseki restaurants in Matsue & Shimane can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Matsue & Shimane with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Matsue & Shimane | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Yaku | #4 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 1 min, Izumo Taisha-mae | — |
| Shokusai Nakashima | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 12 min, Matsue Shinjiko-Onsen | — |
| Enishi no Yado Kitahori | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | — | 24 min, Matsue Shinjiko-Onsen | — |
| Kapou Houchou | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | — | Sun |
| Wakatsuki Saryo | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 8 min, Tsuwano | Tue, Wed |
| Tachibana Matsue Ten | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Phone only | — | 8 min, Matsue | — |
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 | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Kapou Houchou
- Call 0853-22-1157 (+81-853-22-1157 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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
The restaurant's account: @houtyou_1974
Loads Instagram's own viewer; the photos stay on Instagram.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Service charge | A separate seating charge and service fee will apply for all seats. |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about cocktails |
| Opened | November 1974 |
Getting there
Show this to a taxi driver
割烹ほうちょう島根県出雲市小山町143-11
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 143-11 Oyamacho Izumo, Shimane 693-0051 |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Izumoshi |
| Directions | 9 minutes by car from Izumoshi Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kapou Houchou cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (A separate seating charge and service fee will apply for all seats.) may be extra; payment is cash only.
When is Kapou Houchou closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Kapou Houchou?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kapou Houchou?
Izumoshi Station.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website. Report a correction.