Kiku ~OWE~
掬~OWE~
Kaiseki in Hakodate, Hokkaido, 5 min walk from Chiyogadai Station
Our analysis
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥13,200
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 5
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Tabelog), 25% above the ¥13,200 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings by phone only; 22 of the 79 kaiseki restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4 or 6), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susukino Sushi Hifumi | — | ¥22,000 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Susukino | Wed |
| Tempura to Seafood no Mantenya | — | ¥10,000 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Tanuki koji Station | Sun |
| Restaurant KEYSPRING NISEKO | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Phone only | — | — | — |
| Kiku ~OWE~ | — | ¥16,500 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Chiyogadai | — |
| Sukiyaki Kappou Hiyama Niseko | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Phone only | — | — | — |
| acorn | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | — | — |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Kiku ~OWE~
- Call 050-5869-2497 (+81-50-5869-2497 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko).
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course ◆ A plan to enjoy local ingredients including appetizers, soup, sashimi, fried dishes, simmered dishes, g
3 hr at the table
- Sashimi
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Omakase Course ◆ A luxurious plan to enjoy a variety of dishes from appetizers to sashimi, fried dishes, simmered dishes
3 hr at the table
- Sashimi
What is served (11)
- Appetizer
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Fried Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Grilled Dish
- Handmade Soba
- Clay Pot Rice
- Pickles
- Side Dish
- Dessert
¥27,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥11,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:30–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:30–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 18:30–22:30 |
| Thursday | 18:30–22:30 |
| Friday | 18:30–22:30 |
| Saturday | 18:30–22:30 |
| Sunday | 18:30–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 6 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | We kindly ask you to refrain from overly casual attire, such as wearing sandals without socks. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises |
| Opened | August 2025 |
Getting there
5 min walk (430 m) from Chiyogadai Station.
Also near: Horikawa-Cho: 6 min · Chuo-Byoin-Mae: 11 min
- Leave Chiyogadai Station and walk west for 100 m.
- Bear left and walk 200 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
You arrive at Kiku ~OWE~.
Look for
掬~OWE~
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
掬~OWE~北海道函館市千代台町14-8
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 14-8 Chiyogadaicho Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0013 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It takes about 10 minutes by car from Hakodate Station. If you use the streetcar, it's a 5 to 10-minute walk from Horikawacho Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kiku ~OWE~ cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Kiku ~OWE~?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kiku ~OWE~?
Chiyogadai Station, about 5 minutes on foot (430 m). Horikawa-Cho Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Kiku ~OWE~ have a dress code?
We kindly ask you to refrain from overly casual attire, such as wearing sandals without socks.
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.