Kobe Tonbo
神戸とんぼ
Steak in Motomachi & Harborland Area, Hyogo, 1 min walk from Kōbe Station
Our analysis
- ¥13,860least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 4
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,860 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥15,000 median of the 13 steakhouses in Kobe & Hyogo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥10,860 (on Tabelog) is 57% above the ¥6,900 median of 12. 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 (8 of its 14 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,860, 22% below its least expensive dinner course), and a late dinner (open until 23:00).
How it compares
Steakhouses in Motomachi & Harborland Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miyasu | #6 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Sannomiya | Sun |
| Steak House Oriental (Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel) | #8 | ¥15,000 | ¥5,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 10 min, Minatomotomachi | — |
| Steak House Medium Rare ORIENTAL HOTEL | #9 | ¥10,780 | ¥5,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2024 | 6 min, Kyūkyoryūchi-Daimarumae | — |
| Teppanyaki Sazanka | — | ¥15,000 | ¥5,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 9 min, Minatomotomachi | — |
| Ooi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Nishi-Motomachi | Mon, Tue |
| Kobe Tonbo | — | ¥13,860 | ¥10,860 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kōbe | — |
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, Private rooms, Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Kobe Tonbo
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 078-515-6762 (+81-78-515-6762 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
Can't get a table? Steakhouses nearby you can book online
Steak House Oriental (Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel)Motomachi & Harborland Area, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.58
Teppanyaki SazankaMotomachi & Harborland Area, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.43
Kobe Steak Restaurant Mouriya SannomiyaSannomiya, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.52
KokubuSannomiya, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.19
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Enjoyable Lunch♪ A5 Rank Wagyu Lunch Course
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2–14 guests
- Wagyu
¥10,860
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Kobe Beef Lunch Course
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2–14 guests
- Kobe beef
¥13,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥2,840 more than the one above
Chef's Recommended Premium A5 Rank Black Wagyu Dinner Course
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–14 guests
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sea urchin
What is served (4)
- Teppan-yaki using seasonal ingredients from Hyogo
- A5 Wagyu Steak
- Sea Urchin Rice
- Each dish is thoughtfully prepared with care by the chef.
¥13,860
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥160 more than the one above
Kobe Beef Dinner Course
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–14 guests
- Kobe beef
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sea urchin
What is served (3)
- Kobe Beef Steak
- Sea Urchin Rice
- Each dish has its own theme, lovingly prepared by the chef.
¥16,730
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥2,870 more than the one above
Premium A5 Rank Black Wagyu Lunch Course + Abalone Steak
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2–14 guests
- Wagyu
- Abalone
¥17,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥1,170 more than the one above
Kobe Beef Lunch Course + Extra Meat
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2–14 guests
- Kobe beef
¥18,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥600 more than the one above
Kobe Beef Lunch Course + Abalone Steak
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2–14 guests
- Kobe beef
- Abalone
¥20,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$140
¥2,000 more than the one above
Chef's Recommended Premium A5 Rank Black Wagyu Dinner Course + Abalone Steak
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–14 guests
- Wagyu
- Abalone
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sea urchin
What is served (4)
- Teppan-yaki using seasonal ingredients from Hyogo
- Setouchi Abalone Steak
- A5 Rank Wagyu Steak
- Sea Urchin Rice
¥21,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$140
¥1,000 more than the one above
Kobe Beef Dinner Course + Extra Meat
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2–14 guests
- Kobe beef
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥500 more than the one above
Kobe Beef Dinner Course + Setouchi Abalone Steak◆ for 1 person
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–14 guests
- Kobe beef
- Abalone
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sea urchin
What is served (3)
- Setouchi Abalone Steak
- Kobe Beef Steak
- Sea Urchin Rice
¥24,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥2,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Service charge | We do not charge any service fees or cover charges. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 14 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking Please smoke outside at the entrance. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Nothing in particular. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Wheelchair access, Power outlets available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, Take-out |
Getting there
1 min walk (100 m) from Kōbe Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kōsoku Kōbe (Exit 4): 2 min · Harborland (Exit 1): 4 min
- Leave Kōbe Station by Exit 6 and walk south for 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
Kobe Tonbo is on your right.
On your right
Look for
神戸とんぼ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
神戸とんぼ兵庫県神戸市中央区古湊通1-2-25
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-2-25 Kominatodori Chuo-ku Kobe, Hyogo 650-0026 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - About a 3-minute walk from the North Exit of JR Kobe Station / About a 3-minute walk from Exit 9 of the Kobe Kosoku Line (East-West Line) at the High-Speed Kobe Station / About a 9-minute walk from Exit 4 of the Kobe City Subway Kaigan Line at Harborland Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kobe Harborland, 520 m, about 9 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kobe Tonbo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (We do not charge any service fees or cover charges.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Kobe Tonbo?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kobe Tonbo?
Kōbe Station, about 1 minute on foot (100 m). Kōsoku Kōbe Station is about 3 minutes away.
Does Kobe Tonbo have a dress code?
Nothing in particular.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.