Kawahara
かわ原
Kaiseki in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 7 min walk from Nakatsu Station
Our analysis
- #27of 140 kaiseki restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station
- ¥25,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,150
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 4
In our ranking, Kawahara is 27th of the 140 kaiseki restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station and 75th of 302 in Osaka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥25,000 (on Ikyu), 38% above the ¥18,150 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥11,000 (on Ikyu) is about the same as the ¥11,000 median of 21. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 86 of the 302 kaiseki restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), and a less expensive lunch (from ¥11,000, 56% below its least expensive dinner course).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Osaka | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washun Taiki | #66 | ¥30,800 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 1 min, Kitashinchi | — |
| Niku Kappo Tomoyuri | #71 | ¥17,600 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Kawahara | #75 | ¥25,000 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 7 min, Nakatsu | Sun |
| Kitashinchi Shabushabu Sukiyaki Kiraku | #76 | ¥12,650 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Ōebashi | — |
| Kappou Mutsugorou | #77 | ¥15,000 | ¥11,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Shinchi Sushi Yujiro | #81 | ¥19,800 | ¥19,800 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Watanabebashi | Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Kawahara
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 06-6131-4668 (+81-6-6131-4668 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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)
Lunch course
【ランチ】かわ原の四季折々の季節料理
Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥11,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Lunch course
【顔合わせ】かわ原の四季折々の季節料理
Lunch · 3–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥12,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$80
¥1,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
【ディナー】かわ原の四季折々の季節料理
Dinner · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥25,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$170
¥13,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are not admitted |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Opened | January 2017 |
Getting there
7 min walk (540 m) from Nakatsu Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Nakazakichō (Exit 4): 9 min · Osaka-Umeda (Exit H-16): 9 min
- Leave Nakatsu Station by Exit 1 and walk south-west for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 300 m.
- Turn right and walk 190 m.
- Turn left and walk 10 m.
Kawahara is on your left.
On your left
Look for
かわ原
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
かわ原大阪府大阪市北区豊崎2-4-21
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-4-21 Toyosaki Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 531-0072 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 12 minutes walk from the Chayamachi exit of Hankyu Umeda Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel Hankyu International, 270 m, about 5 min walk
- InterContinental Osaka, 680 m, about 11 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Kawahara is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Kawahara in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kawahara cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kawahara closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Kawahara?
Children are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Kawahara?
Nakatsu Station, about 7 minutes on foot (540 m). Nakazakichō Station is about 9 minutes away.
Is Kawahara in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Kawahara is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.