San Ei
山映
Kaiseki in Kagoshima, 7 min walk from Asahi dōri Station
Our analysis
- 17%of high-end restaurants in Kagoshima have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook by phone
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 17% of the high-end restaurants in Kagoshima in this guide. It takes bookings by phone only; 0 of the 4 kaiseki restaurants in Kagoshima can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 28 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,000, 75% below its dinner budget), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
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 | English |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book San Ei
- Call 050-5596-5923 (+81-50-5596-5923 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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 Kagoshima.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 28, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | smart casual |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), English-speaking staff |
Getting there
7 min walk (520 m) from Asahi dōri Station.
Also near: Shiyakushomae: 9 min · Tenmonkan dōri: 11 min
- Leave Asahi dōri Station and walk west for 100 m.
- Bear left and walk 40 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 60 m.
- Bear right at Japan Post Bank onto National Highway Route 58 and walk 260 m.
San Ei is on your left.
On your left
Look for
山映
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
山映鹿児島県鹿児島市城山町2-18
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-18 Shiroyamacho Kagoshima, Kagoshima 892-0853 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - 7-minute walk from Asahidori Station on the Kagoshima City Tram Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does San Ei cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is San Ei closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to San Ei?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to San Ei?
Asahi dōri Station, about 7 minutes on foot (520 m). Shiyakushomae Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does San Ei have a dress code?
smart casual
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.