Kappou Aoyagi
割烹 青柳
Also spelled Kappo Aoyagi
Kaiseki in Ashiya, Hyogo, 4 min walk from Uchide Station
Our analysis
- ¥7,700least expensive lunch course; median ¥8,800
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 4
Entrance 2
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥7,700 (on Tabelog), 12% below the ¥8,800 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 10 of the 87 kaiseki restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a private room (for 4). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥7,700 on both Tabelog and its website; ¥14,850 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Ashiya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempura Sakurabito | #5 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Ashiya | — |
| Japanese Cuisine Jigi, Ashiya Baycourt Club Hotel & Spa Resort | #25 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Phone only | — | — | — |
| Restaurant Ashiya Takezono | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥7,260 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Ashiya | — |
| Kappou Aoyagi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥7,700 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Uchide | Wed |
| Washoku Koichi | — | ¥17,600 | ¥13,200 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Ashiya | Mon |
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, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Kappou Aoyagi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5872-0276 (+81-50-5872-0276 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Special Lunch Course ◆ Enjoy creative dishes crafted by the chef who honed his skills at a famous restaurant, all at a g
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Sashimi
- Matsutake mushroom
- Tempura
What is served (5)
- 【September Menu】
- Sashimi: Today's fresh fish
- Palate Cleanser: Black sesame tofu, wasabi, umami broth
- Rice: Clay pot rice with mukago and butternut squash
- Dessert: Rich vanilla ice cream with fig finger lime
¥7,700
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$50
Cheapest
Seasonal Wagyu Course ◆ Starting with Special Roasted Wagyu coated in our homemade sauce, we offer exquisite dishes that
8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
- Matsutake mushroom
- Sashimi
- Hairy crab
What is served (16)
- Appetizers
- Natural Mozuku Seaweed with Sesame from Shari Utoro
- Mizunomi Vinegar Miso
- Chiba Prefecture Oomasari Peanuts in Walnut Syrup
- Roasted Sweet Potato "Beni Haruka"
- Fresh Ginkgo Nuts
- Soup
- Kabu (Turnip) with Kuzu
- Shrimp with Kuzu and Chrysanthemum
- Matsutake Mushroom with Yuzu
- Sashimi
- Today's Fresh Fish
- Grilled Dish
- Special Black Wagyu Beef Tenderloin
- Soy Sauce Roast
- Green Bamboo Early Chestnut
¥14,850
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$100
¥7,150 more than the one above
Special Course ◆ A selection of exquisite dishes crafted by skilled artisans, allowing you to experience the essence of
8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–4 guests
- Matsutake mushroom
- Sashimi
- Wagyu
- Hairy crab
- Tempura
What is served (16)
- Appetizers
- Natural Mozuku Seaweed with Sesame from Shari Utoro
- Mizunomi Vinegar Miso
- Chiba Prefecture Oomasari Peanuts in Walnut Syrup
- Roasted Sweet Potato "Beni Haruka"
- Fresh Ginkgo Nuts
- Soup
- Kabu (Turnip) Kuzu Jelly
- Shrimp Kuzu Dumpling with Chrysanthemum
- Matsutake Mushroom and Yuzu
- Sashimi
- Today's Fresh Fish
- Grilled Dish
- Special Black Wagyu Beef Tenderloin
- Soy Sauce Roast
- Green Bamboo Early Chestnuts
¥18,700
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$120
¥3,850 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Service charge | A service charge of 10% will be added. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | within common sense |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Opened | December 2011 |
Getting there
4 min walk (300 m) from Uchide Station.
Also near: Ashiya: 13 min · Kōroen: 17 min
- Leave Uchide Station and walk north-west for 30 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven onto Naruo-Mikage Line and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 130 m.
Kappou Aoyagi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
割烹 青柳
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
フリックコート102
Written this way on the building
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
割烹 青柳兵庫県芦屋市春日町1-15 フリックコート102
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-15 Kasugacho Ashiya, Hyogo 659-0021 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Kappou Aoyagi is a 3-minute walk from Handan Electric Railway's Oide Station. It is a 5-minute taxi ride or a 15-minute walk from JR Ashiya Station. |
From the restaurant's website
| Michelin Guide | 2016: one star |
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As stated on kappou-aoyagi.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kappou Aoyagi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% will be added.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kappou Aoyagi closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Kappou Aoyagi?
Uchide Station, about 4 minutes on foot (300 m). Ashiya Station is about 14 minutes away.
Does Kappou Aoyagi have a dress code?
within common sense
Does Kappou Aoyagi have a Michelin star?
According to its website, Kappou Aoyagi was awarded one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2016. 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), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.