Mito Yamaguchi Rou Honten
水戸山口楼 本店
Also spelled Mito Yamaguchi Ro Honten
Kaiseki in Mito, Ibaraki, 20 min walk from Kairakuen Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 kaiseki restaurants in Mito
- 40%of high-end restaurants in Ibaraki have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book online: TableCheck
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Mito Yamaguchi Rou Honten is 1st of the 3 kaiseki restaurants in Mito and 3rd of 7 in Ibaraki. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 40% of the high-end restaurants in Ibaraki in this guide. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 3 of the 7 kaiseki restaurants in Ibaraki can be. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a late dinner (open until midnight), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Mito & Kasama with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Ibaraki | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Matsuei | #2 | ¥20,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Tomobe | Mon |
| Mito Yamaguchi Rou Honten | #3 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 20 min, Kairakuen | — |
| Hanamiyako | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | — | Mon, Tue |
| Shimazu | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 11 min, Kairakuen | — |
| Japanese cuisine Kizen | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Phone only | — | — | Wed |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Mito Yamaguchi Rou Honten
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Gurunavi.
- Call 029-231-1231 (+81-29-231-1231 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–00:00 (next day) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Wednesday | 11:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Thursday | 11:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Friday | 11:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | 11:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Sunday | 11:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 150 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
Getting there
20 min walk (1,630 m) from Kairakuen Station.
- Leave Kairakuen Station and walk east for 140 m.
- Turn around onto Mito Kaidō and walk 140 m.
- Bear left and walk 830 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Bear right and walk 50 m.
- Bear left and walk 130 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 150 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
Mito Yamaguchi Rou Honten is on your left.
On your left
Look for
水戸山口楼 本店
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
水戸山口楼 本店茨城県水戸市大工町1-5-20
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-5-20 Daikumachi Mito, Ibaraki 310-0031 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes by car from JR Mito Station north exit. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Mito Yamaguchi Rou Honten cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Mito Yamaguchi Rou Honten?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Mito Yamaguchi Rou Honten?
Kairakuen Station, about 20 minutes on foot (1,630 m).
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.