Kawabata
川畑
Kaiseki in Ota, Gunma, 15 min walk from Ōta Station
Our analysis
- #3of 10 kaiseki restaurants in Gunma
- 40%of high-end restaurants in Gunma have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Kawabata is 3rd of the 10 kaiseki restaurants in Gunma. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 40% of the high-end restaurants in Gunma in this guide. It takes bookings by phone only; 1 of the 10 kaiseki restaurants in Gunma can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8) and a less expensive lunch (from ¥4,000, 73% below its dinner budget).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Gunma with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Gunma | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisou Ikadaya | #2 | ¥18,150 | ¥18,150 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 24 min, Shin-Kiryū | Mon |
| Kawabata | #3 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Phone only | — | 15 min, Ōta | Sun |
| Takehana | #4 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Chūō-Maebashi | — |
| Seki Boku | #5 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | — | — |
| Kin Ko | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 7 min, Chūō-Maebashi | — |
| Japanese cuisine Mashino | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Takasaki | 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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms |
How to book Kawabata
- Call 0276-46-4561 (+81-276-46-4561 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
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥4,000–4,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥4,000–4,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
Getting there
15 min walk (1,160 m) from Ōta Station.
- Leave Ōta Station and walk north for 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Bear left and walk 40 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 180 m.
- Turn right onto National Route 407 and walk 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 130 m.
- Turn left and walk 100 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 160 m.
Kawabata is on your left.
On your left
Look for
川畑
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
川畑群馬県太田市新井町517-10
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 517-10 Araicho Ota, Gunma 373-0852 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Ota Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kawabata cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥4,000–4,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kawabata closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Kawabata?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to Kawabata?
Ōta Station, about 15 minutes on foot (1,160 m).
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.