Noguchi Taro
野口太郎
Kaiseki in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 2 min walk from Kitashinchi Station
Our analysis
- #3of 140 kaiseki restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station
- 53%of high-end restaurants in Osaka have a lower dinner budget
- 3 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Noguchi Taro is 3rd of the 140 kaiseki restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station and 11th of 302 in Osaka. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 53% of the high-end restaurants in Osaka in this guide, and lower than that of 14% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2024 (6 times; one of 23 in Osaka in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 86 of the 302 kaiseki restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a seat at the counter and a late dinner (open until midnight).
How it compares
Kaiseki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ono | #4 | ¥42,350 | ¥42,350 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Ryoriya Inaya | #9 | ¥30,250 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Kitashinchi | — |
| Noguchi Taro | #11 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Zeshin | #14 | ¥26,620 | ¥16,940 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Ōebashi | Sun |
| Oryori Yamada | #18 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 6 min, Ōebashi | Sun |
| Shinchi Yamamoto | #24 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2018 · Tabelog 100 2023 | 4 min, Ōebashi | — |
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 Noguchi Taro
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 06-4796-8222 (+81-6-4796-8222 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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 | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Wednesday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Thursday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Friday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Ashtray provided at the entrance |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
Getting there
2 min walk (130 m) from Kitashinchi Station, Exit C-72.
Also near: Nishi-Umeda (Exit C-61): 3 min · Ōebashi (Exit 1): 6 min
- Leave Kitashinchi Station by Exit C-72 and walk east for 100 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
Noguchi Taro is on your left.
On your left
Look for
野口太郎
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
大橋ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
3F
2 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
野口太郎大阪府大阪市北区曽根崎新地1-3-1 大橋ビル 3F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-3-1 Sonezakishinchi Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0002 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 10 minutes walk from Kitashinchi Station on the JR Tozai Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 450 m, about 8 min walk
- Conrad Osaka, 460 m, about 8 min walk
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
From the restaurant's website
| Owner | 野口太郎 |
|---|
As stated on noguchitaro.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Noguchi Taro cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Noguchi Taro closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Noguchi Taro?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Noguchi Taro?
Kitashinchi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (130 m). Nishi-Umeda Station is about 5 minutes away.
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.