Sakau
さか卯
Sushi in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 4 min walk from Ōebashi Station
Our analysis
- #16of 82 sushi restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station
- 47%of high-end restaurants in Osaka have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 2
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Sakau is 16th of the 82 sushi restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station and 46th of 202 in Osaka. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 47% of the high-end restaurants in Osaka in this guide, and lower than that of 51% of its sushi restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 32 of the 202 sushi restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥4,000, 73% below its dinner budget), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Sushi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Dokoro Hirano | #45 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Sat, Sun |
| Sakau | #46 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Ōebashi | Sun |
| Sushi Roku | #49 | ¥24,000 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 6 min, Higashi-Umeda | — |
| Sushi Akazu Mochizuki | #50 | ¥22,000 | ¥22,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2022 | 4 min, Ōebashi | Sun |
| Sushi Hinoki | #53 | ¥26,400 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Watanabebashi | Sun |
| Kappou Matsumoto Eiraku | #54 | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Sakau
- Call 06-6341-2233 (+81-6-6341-2233 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 Osaka.
Can't get a table? Sushi nearby you can book online
Sushi AkazuUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.68
Sushi ShigenagaUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.71
Sushi RokuUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.56
Sushi IwamotoUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.50
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥4,000–4,999 per person |
| Service charge | Counter table 10%, Tatami room 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 29 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | 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 at some times or seats; under-6s may be limited. Check when you book |
| Dress code | Nothing in particular. |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Take-out |
Getting there
4 min walk (330 m) from Ōebashi Station, Exit 5.
Also near: Kitashinchi: 6 min · Yodoyabashi (Exit 7): 6 min
- Leave Ōebashi Station by Exit 5 and walk east for 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 100 m.
- Bear right and walk 50 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 110 m.
Sakau is on your right.
On your right
Look for
さか卯
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
坂ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
さか卯大阪府大阪市北区堂島1-2-33 坂ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-2-33 Dojima Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0003 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Approximately 5 minutes walk from JR Kitashinchi Station, Subway Yotsubashi Line Nishi Umeda Station, Subway Midosuji Line Yodoyabashi Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Osaka, 510 m, about 8 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 710 m, about 12 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sakau cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥4,000–4,999. Drinks and a service charge (Counter table 10%, Tatami room 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sakau closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Sakau?
Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-6s may be limited. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Sakau?
Ōebashi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (330 m). Kitashinchi Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Sakau have a dress code?
Nothing in particular.
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.