Koya
弘屋
French in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 4 min walk from Ōebashi Station
Our analysis
- #6of 29 French restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station
- ¥15,400least expensive dinner course; median ¥20,000
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 8 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 5
Inside 1
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Koya is 6th of the 29 French restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station and 22nd of 91 in Osaka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,400 (on Tabelog), 23% below the ¥20,000 median of the 21 French restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 37 of the 91 French restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a late dinner (open until 23:00). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,400 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥19,800 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
French 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iaku | #11 | ¥23,100 | ¥13,200 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Mon, Sun |
| Mille Caresses | #14 | ¥13,060 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Koya | #22 | ¥15,400 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Ōebashi | Sun |
| Les Souvenirs | #27 | ¥18,150 | ¥14,520 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Kamayaki Steak Fukuda | — | ¥20,000 | ¥23,100 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Kitashinchi | — |
| Pierre | — | ¥17,825 | ¥13,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2021 | 7 min, Umeda | — |
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, Sommelier |
How to book Koya
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5595-6936 (+81-50-5595-6936 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? French restaurants nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Short Course ◆ Enjoy exquisite dishes using seasonal ingredients, including around 8 items with amuse-bouche <fr
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥15,400
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Cheapest
For those who wish to enjoy long-fed Wagyu from Omi Okazaki Farm: Omakase Short Course ◆ Savor exquisite dishes made wit
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
¥17,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥2,200 more than the one above
Omakase Course ◆ A Luxurious Plan Featuring Around 10 Seasonal Dishes Including Amuse-boucheMost booked
2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥2,200 more than the one above
Omakase Course Featuring Long-Term Raised Omi Okazaki Wagyu as the Main Dish ◆ Special Plan to Enjoy Around 10 Seasonal Most booked
2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥2,200 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 | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Ikyu.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
| Opened | March 2002 |
Getting there
4 min walk (290 m) from Ōebashi Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kitashinchi: 4 min · Watanabebashi (Exit C-92): 4 min
- Leave Ōebashi Station by Exit 1 and walk west for 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 100 m.
You arrive at Koya.
Look for
弘屋
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
二葉ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
3F
2 floors up from the street; take the lift
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
弘屋大阪府大阪市北区堂島1-3-1 二葉ビル 3F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-3-1 Dojima Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0003 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Get off at Kitashinchi Station and walk for about 5 minutes. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Osaka, 440 m, about 7 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 590 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does Koya cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Koya closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Koya?
Ōebashi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (290 m). Kitashinchi Station is about 4 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.