Sasama
さゝま
Kaiseki in Himeji, Hyogo, 6 min walk from Sanyo Himeji Station
Our analysis
- #2of 10 kaiseki restaurants in Himeji
- 41%of high-end restaurants in Hyogo have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 1
In our ranking, Sasama is 2nd of the 10 kaiseki restaurants in Himeji. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 41% of the high-end restaurants in Hyogo in this guide, and lower than that of 33% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 10 of the 87 kaiseki restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, and a late dinner (open until midnight).
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
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 |
How to book Sasama
- Call 079-288-8830 (+81-79-288-8830 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Wednesday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Thursday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Friday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Setting | Counter seating |
| Opened | March 2014 |
Getting there
6 min walk (440 m) from Sanyo Himeji Station.
Also near: Himeji: 6 min · Tegara: 21 min
- Leave Sanyo Himeji Station and walk north-west for 40 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven and walk 170 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 110 m.
- Turn right and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
Sasama is on your left.
On your left
Look for
さゝま
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
さゝま兵庫県姫路市十二所前町82
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 82 Junishomaecho Himeji, Hyogo 670-0911 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 324 meters from Sanyo Himeji. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Himeji Castle, 1.1 km, about 18 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sasama cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sasama closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Sasama?
Sanyo Himeji Station, about 6 minutes on foot (440 m). Himeji Station is about 8 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.