Nishino
にしの
Kaiseki in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, Osaka, 3 min walk from Higobashi Station
Our analysis
- #9of 20 kaiseki restaurants in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi
- ¥30,800least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: TableCheck
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 1
In our ranking, Nishino is 9th of the 20 kaiseki restaurants in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥30,800 (on Ikyu), 87% above the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 64 in Osaka in this guide). From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 86 of the 302 kaiseki restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a seat at the counter and Sundays (8 of the 20 kaiseki restaurants in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi say they open then).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishino | — | ¥30,800 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 3 min, Higobashi | — |
| Nishitemma Ichigaya | — | ¥16,500 | ¥16,500 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 5 min, Ōebashi | — |
| Utsubohommachi Gaku | — | ¥14,990 | ¥9,504 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Hommachi | Sun |
| Yuuzenbito Tahata | — | ¥22,385 | ¥12,100 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Higobashi | — |
| Sushi Misuji | — | ¥15,000 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Watanabebashi | — |
| Sushi Homura | — | ¥13,200 | ¥6,600 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Kitahama | Mon |
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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Nishino
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 06-6479-0456 (+81-6-6479-0456 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Dinner course
季節のおまかせコース
Dinner · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥30,800
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$210
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 6 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Opened | May 2018 |
Getting there
3 min walk (260 m) from Higobashi Station, Exit 7.
Also near: Yodoyabashi (Exit 9): 9 min · Watanabebashi (Exit 7): 10 min
- Leave Higobashi Station by Exit 7 and walk south for 160 m.
- Turn right at BOOKWORM CAFE and walk 90 m.
Nishino is on your left.
On your left
Look for
にしの
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
にしの大阪府大阪市西区京町堀1-9-21
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-9-21 Kyomachibori Nishi-ku Osaka, Osaka 550-0003 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Osaka, 620 m, about 10 min walk
- The St. Regis Osaka, 730 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Nishino has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Nishino in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Osaka · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Osaka
Questions visitors ask
How much does Nishino cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Nishino?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to Nishino?
Higobashi Station, about 3 minutes on foot (260 m). Watanabebashi Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Nishino have a dress code?
Smart Casual
Does Nishino have a Michelin star?
Yes. Nishino has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.