Rofu
鷺風
Kaiseki in Himeji, Hyogo, 5 min walk from Sanyo Himeji Station
Our analysis
- #5of 10 kaiseki restaurants in Himeji
- ¥7,260least expensive lunch course; median ¥9,680
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 8 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Rofu is 5th of the 10 kaiseki restaurants in Himeji. Its least expensive lunch course is ¥7,260 (on its website), 25% below the ¥9,680 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 10 of the 87 kaiseki restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Himeji with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kobe & Hyogo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sasama | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Sanyo Himeji | Sun |
| Sushi Kappou Shunhanare Juuban | — | ¥12,705 | ¥6,930 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Sanyo Himeji | Mon, Tue |
| Setre Highland Villa Himeji | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Phone only | — | — | Tue, Wed |
| Rofu | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥7,260 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Sanyo Himeji | Sun |
| Kappou Shirase | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Himeji | — |
| Igeta Ya | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 9 min, Sanyo Himeji | Sun |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Rofu
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5570-3960 (+81-50-5570-3960 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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 Kobe & Hyogo.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Kaiseki ◆ Enjoy Appetizers, Sashimi, Grilled Dishes, Main Dishes, Desserts, etc. <Includes Drink>
Lunch · 1 hr at the table · 2–20 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (8)
- Appetizers
- Clear Soup
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Main Dish
- Rice
- Dessert
- Drinks
¥7,260
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
Lunch Kaiseki ◆ Enjoy Appetizers, Sashimi, Grilled Dishes, Main Dishes, Desserts, etc. <Includes Drink>
Lunch · 1 hr at the table · 2–20 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (8)
- Appetizers
- Clear Soup
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Main Dish
- Rice
- Dessert
- Drinks
¥10,890
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥3,630 more than the one above
Dinner Kaiseki Cuisine ◆ Enjoy Appetizers, Sashimi, Grilled Dishes, Main Dishes, Desserts, etc. <Includes Drink>
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 2–20 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (9)
- Appetizer
- Assorted Appetizers
- Clear Soup
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Main Dish
- Rice
- Dessert
- Drink
¥14,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥3,410 more than the one above
Dinner Kaiseki Cuisine ◆ Enjoy Appetizers, Sashimi, Grilled Dishes, Noodles, Main Dishes, Desserts, etc. <Includes Drink
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 2–20 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (10)
- Appetizer
- Assorted Appetizers
- Clear Soup
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Sushi
- Main Dish
- Rice
- Dessert
- Drink
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥2,200 more than the one above
Dinner Special Kaiseki ◆ Enjoy Appetizers, Sashimi, Grilled Dishes, Noodles, Main Dishes, Desserts, etc. <Includes Drink
Dinner · 2–20 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥3,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% / Private room fee 5% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
| Seats | 30 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 20 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Counter seating, Sunken seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Take-out |
Getting there
5 min walk (410 m) from Sanyo Himeji Station.
Also near: Himeji: 5 min · Kyōguchi: 22 min
- Leave Sanyo Himeji Station and walk north for 40 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven and walk 60 m.
- Turn right at Mizuho Bank and walk 230 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
Rofu is on your right.
On your right
Look for
鷺風
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鷺風兵庫県姫路市立町46 井野屋ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 46 Tatemachi Himeji, Hyogo 670-0903 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 13-minute walk from JR Himeji Station and a 13-minute walk from Sanyo Himeji Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Himeji Castle, 910 m, about 15 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Rofu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10% / Private room fee 5%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Rofu closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Rofu?
Sanyo Himeji Station, about 5 minutes on foot (410 m). Himeji Station is about 8 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.