Santo
山人
Kaiseki in Hatchobori・Nobori-cho, Hiroshima, 2 min walk from Hatchōbori Station
Our analysis
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥22,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 5
Inside 5
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Tabelog), 32% below the ¥22,000 median of the 5 kaiseki restaurants in Hiroshima ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 4 of the 24 kaiseki restaurants in Hiroshima can be. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 12 seats), a private room, a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Hatchobori・Nobori-cho with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Hiroshima | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eizan | #3 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kanayama-cho | Mon |
| Takotsubo | #6 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Phone only | Bronze 2021 | 2 min, Hatchōbori | — |
| Santo | — | ¥15,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Hatchōbori | Mon, Sun |
| Maron Tei | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Ebisu-cho | Sun |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Santo
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5868-9438 (+81-50-5868-9438 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 Hiroshima.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course: Enjoy exquisite dishes made with fresh ingredients sourced from Hiroshima Prefecture, including appetize
10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Sashimi
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Snow crab
- Seasonal ingredients
Drinks extra
What is served (14)
- 【Example from a day in March 2026】
- Appetizers
- Simmered Black Clam
- Akitsu Red Potato Salad topped with Pickled Oyster
- Five Types of Japanese Native Beans from Hokkaido
- Fried Mejikari with Ginger
- Fried Eggplant with Butterbur Miso
- Spinach with Night Cry Clam
- Pickled Herring Roe
- Porcini Mushroom Soup with Pani Puri
- Small Dish
- Tosa-style Bonito Tataki topped with Bonito and Bracken
- Fried Dish
- Fried Cod Soft Roe and Kumquat Spring Rolls,
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, English menu |
| Opened | April 2025 |
Getting there
2 min walk (170 m) from Hatchōbori Station.
Also near: Ebisu-cho: 4 min · Tate-machi: 5 min
- Leave Hatchōbori Station and walk south-west for 20 m.
- Turn right at MON onto Hakushima-dori Avenue and walk 130 m.
Santo is on your left.
On your left
Look for
山人
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
今本ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
山人広島県広島市中区八丁堀12-6 今本ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 12-6 Hatchobori Naka-ku Hiroshima, Hiroshima 730-0013 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3-minute walk from Hatchobori Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Santo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Santo have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Santo closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Santo?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Santo?
Hatchōbori Station, about 2 minutes on foot (170 m). Ebisu-cho Station is about 4 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.