Kouraku An
行楽庵
Also spelled Koraku An
Kaiseki in Otsu, Shiga, 24 min walk from Seta Station
Our analysis
- #2of 5 kaiseki restaurants in Otsu
- 45%of high-end restaurants in Shiga have a higher dinner budget
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Kouraku An is 2nd of the 5 kaiseki restaurants in Otsu and 3rd of 17 in Shiga. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 45% of the high-end restaurants in Shiga in this guide, and lower than that of 47% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 3 in Shiga in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 1 of the 17 kaiseki restaurants in Shiga can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 8) and a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,000, 67% below its dinner budget).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Otsu with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Shiga | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kouraku An | #3 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 24 min, Seta | — |
| Oosugi | #5 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Shimanoseki | — |
| Uosei Rou | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 24 min, Katata | — |
| Sakana Ya Makino | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Miidera | 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 | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Kouraku An
- Call 077-545-6335 (+81-77-545-6335 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
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 | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 27 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Relaxing space, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
Getting there
24 min walk (1,920 m) from Seta Station.
- Leave Seta Station and walk north-west for 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
- Bear left and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 350 m.
- Turn right onto Otsu-Moriyama-Omihachiman line;Hamakaido and walk 110 m.
- Turn left and walk 480 m.
- Turn right and walk 220 m.
- Turn right and walk 200 m.
- Turn left and walk 230 m.
Kouraku An is on your left.
On your left
Look for
行楽庵
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
コンフォール萱野浦
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
行楽庵滋賀県大津市萱野浦25-1 コンフォール萱野浦 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 25-1 Kayanoura Otsu, Shiga 520-2143 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | By car or taxi, walking is difficult. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kouraku An cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
What is the nearest station to Kouraku An?
Seta Station, about 24 minutes on foot (1,920 m). Kawaragahama Station is about 23 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.