Kappou Nishii
割烹 にしい
Also spelled Kappo Nishii
Kaiseki in Nishinomiya, Hyogo, 4 min walk from Kurakuenguchi Station
Our analysis
- #2of 8 kaiseki restaurants in Nishinomiya
- ¥18,700least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,600
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed ThursdaysBook by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 18
Inside 3
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Kappou Nishii is 2nd of the 8 kaiseki restaurants in Nishinomiya. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥18,700 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥17,600 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,600 (on Tabelog) is 33% below the ¥9,900 median of 21. 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, a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,600, 65% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Nishinomiya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Cuisine Komago | #15 | ¥21,780 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Kōyōen | Thu |
| Kappou Nishii | — | ¥18,700 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Kurakuenguchi | Thu |
| Oryouri Jikishin | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Shukugawa | — |
| Wagokoro DAIA | — | ¥13,200 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Kōshienguchi | Tue, Wed |
| Hatada | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Kurakuenguchi | Mon |
| Tennen Suppon Ryori Hamo Ryori Kisetsu Ryori Manryo | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kōroen | 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, Bring your own wine, Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Kappou Nishii
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5597-0675 (+81-50-5597-0675 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Course: A plan to enjoy seasonal dishes including appetizers, exquisite dishes, kamameshi, and desserts.
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–12 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (5)
- An example of one day:
- Appetizers
- Special Dishes
- Kamameshi (Claypot Rice)
- Dessert
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Evening Kaiseki: A plan to enjoy seasonal dishes including appetizers, sashimi, simmered dishes, grilled dishes, and des
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (8)
- An example of a meal on a certain day:
- Appetizers
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Simmered or Steamed Dish
- Grilled or Fried Dish
- Kamameshi (Clay Pot Rice)
- Dessert
¥18,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥12,100 more than the one above
Evening Kaiseki: A lavish plan where you can enjoy seasonal dishes, including appetizers, soup, sashimi, simmered dishes
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (8)
- An example of a meal:
- Appetizers
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Simmered or Steamed Dish
- Grilled or Fried Dish
- Kamameshi (Claypot Rice)
- Dessert
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥8,000–9,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | A service charge of 5% will be added (applicable for both lunch and dinner). Please note that credit cards are not accepted for lunch. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–13:00, 18:00–19:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–13:00, 18:00–19:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–13:00, 18:00–19:30 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:30–13:00, 18:00–19:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–13:00, 18:00–19:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–13:00, 18:00–19:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 12 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, BYO drinks |
| Opened | September 2013 |
Getting there
4 min walk (340 m) from Kurakuenguchi Station.
Also near: Shukugawa: 13 min · Kōyōen: 17 min
- Leave Kurakuenguchi Station and walk south-west for 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 120 m.
Kappou Nishii is on your right.
On your right
Look for
割烹 にしい
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
割烹 にしい兵庫県西宮市豊楽町1-32
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-32 Horakucho Nishinomiya, Hyogo 662-0072 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk west from Hankyu Kurakuenguchi Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kappou Nishii cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 5% will be added (applicable for both lunch and dinner). Please note that credit cards are not accepted for lunch.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kappou Nishii closed?
It is closed on Thursdays.
Can I bring children to Kappou Nishii?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kappou Nishii?
Kurakuenguchi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (340 m). Shukugawa Station is about 17 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.