Kobe Gyu Genkichi
神戸牛 源吉
Steak in Sannomiya, Hyogo, 2 min walk from Sannomiya Station
Our analysis
- 59%of high-end restaurants in Hyogo have a lower dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 59% of the high-end restaurants in Hyogo in this guide, and higher than that of 57% of its steakhouses. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 8 of the 33 steakhouses in Kobe & Hyogo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,000, 60% below its dinner budget), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Steakhouses in Sannomiya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Gyu Steak Hanahoubi | — | ¥11,000 | ¥9,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Sannomiya | — |
| Ikariya | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Sannomiya | Thu |
| Kobe Gyu Steak Kappou Setsugetsu Ka Sumibi Yaki | — | ¥14,300 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Sannomiya | — |
| Cave Shiojima | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Sannomiya | — |
| Kobe Steak Kizuna | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥7,260 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Sannomiya | — |
| Kobe Gyu Genkichi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Sannomiya | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English, Chinese (simplified) |
|---|---|
| Staff | English, Chinese |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Kobe Gyu Genkichi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5869-1854 (+81-50-5869-1854 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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 Kobe & Hyogo.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Tabelog Exclusive: Award-Winning Kobe Beef "Special Red Meat & Exceptional Rare Cuts" Teppan-Yaki 80g Tasting Course wit
7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–18 guests
- Kobe beef
- Seasonal ingredients
- Spiny lobster
- Abalone
- Wine pairing
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$80
Cheapest
Tabelog Exclusive: Award-Winning Kobe Beef "Special Red Meat, Premium Red Meat, Exceptional Marbled" Teppan-Yaki 120g 3-
7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–18 guests
- Kobe beef
- Seasonal ingredients
- Spiny lobster
- Abalone
¥15,180
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$100
¥3,080 more than the one above
Tabelog Exclusive: Award-Winning Kobe Beef "Sirloin, Exceptional Marbled, Premium Red Meat" Teppan-Yaki 120g 3-Types Tas
8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–18 guests
- Kobe beef
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Spiny lobster
- Abalone
- Wine pairing
¥20,680
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$140
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Service charge | Service charge: 10%, no additional charge. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 28 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 28 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Counter seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Multilingual menu available (English, Simplified Chinese), Multilingual staff available (English, Chinese) |
| Opened | March 2015 |
Getting there
2 min walk (170 m) from Sannomiya Station.
Also near: Kobe-Sannomiya (Exit A4): 6 min · Sannomiya-Hanadokeimae (Exit A5): 6 min
- Leave Sannomiya Station and walk north-west for 20 m.
- Turn left at Lawson onto Ikuta-shinmichi and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven and walk 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
Kobe Gyu Genkichi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
神戸牛 源吉
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
レインボービル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
神戸牛 源吉兵庫県神戸市中央区中山手通1-4-23 レインボービル1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-4-23 Nakayamatedori Chuo-ku Kobe, Hyogo 650-0004 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 0-minute walk from Sannomiya Station on the Kobe Municipal Subway. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Sannomiya Station, 290 m, about 5 min walk
- Kitano Ijinkan District, 490 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kobe Gyu Genkichi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 10%, no additional charge.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Kobe Gyu Genkichi have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English and Chinese (simplified).
Can I bring children to Kobe Gyu Genkichi?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kobe Gyu Genkichi?
Sannomiya Station, about 2 minutes on foot (170 m). Kobe-Sannomiya Station is about 3 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.