philosophy
French in Ofuna & Kita-Kamakura, Kanagawa, 10 min walk from Shōnan-Fukasawa Station
Our analysis
- 41%of high-end restaurants in Kanagawa have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Mondays and TuesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 8 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 41% of the high-end restaurants in Kanagawa in this guide, and lower than that of 17% of its French restaurants. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 9 of the 31 French restaurants in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone) can be. Good for a private room (for 6 or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,000, 47% below its dinner budget), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥6,600 on both Tabelog and its website; ¥9,900 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
French restaurants in Kamakura & Shonan with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone) | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IZA | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Kamakura | Mon, Tue |
| Salmanje de Yoshino | #3 | ¥8,140 | ¥6,050 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Kamakura | Tue, Wed |
| Chez Kentaro | #8 | ¥8,800 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Kita-Kamakura | — |
| La Vallée d’Or | — | ¥15,000 | ¥8,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 11 min, Kita-Kamakura | Thu, Sun |
| Kamakura Ichi | — | ¥13,200 | ¥8,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | — | — |
| philosophy | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 10 min, Shōnan-Fukasawa | Mon, Tue |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English, Chinese (simplified) |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book philosophy
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5570-0902 (+81-50-5570-0902 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone).
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Menu Prélude
2 hr at the table
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Menu Sensation
2 hr at the table
¥9,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥3,300 more than the one above
Menu Prélude with Pairing
2 hr at the table
Drinks pairing included
¥10,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥700 more than the one above
Menu Sensation with Pairing
2 hr at the table
Drinks pairing included
¥14,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥4,300 more than the one above
Menu Philosophie
¥15,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥900 more than the one above
Menu Philosophie with Pairing
¥23,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥8,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Service charge | 10% service charge during lunch and 12% during dinner at philosophy. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking area outside. |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | We recommend smart casual attire. Please refrain from wearing tank tops, sandals, sportswear, or shorts. Additionally, to ensure a pleasant experience while enjoying our food and atmosphere, we kindly ask that you avoid excessive use of perfume. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Multilingual menu available (English, Simplified Chinese) |
| Opened | August 2026 |
Getting there
10 min walk (770 m) from Shōnan-Fukasawa Station.
Also near: Shōnan-Machiya: 17 min
- Leave Shōnan-Fukasawa Station and walk south for 20 m.
- Bear right at 7-Eleven and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 240 m.
- Turn left and walk 410 m.
philosophy is on your left.
On your left
Show this to a taxi driver
神奈川県鎌倉市常盤273-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 273-5 Tokiwa Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0022 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Shonan Monorail Shonan-Fukasawa Station is a 10-minute walk away. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does philosophy cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (10% service charge during lunch and 12% during dinner at philosophy.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does philosophy have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English and Chinese (simplified).
When is philosophy closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Can I bring children to philosophy?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to philosophy?
Shōnan-Fukasawa Station, about 10 minutes on foot (770 m). Shōnan-Machiya Station is about 17 minutes away.
Does philosophy have a dress code?
We recommend smart casual attire. Please refrain from wearing tank tops, sandals, sportswear, or shorts. Additionally, to ensure a pleasant experience while enjoying our food and atmosphere, we kindly ask that you avoid excessive use of perfume.
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.