Shimazu
島津
Kaiseki in Mito, Ibaraki, 11 min walk from Kairakuen Station
Our analysis
- 40%of high-end restaurants in Ibaraki have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 40% of the high-end restaurants in Ibaraki in this guide. It takes bookings by phone only; 3 of the 7 kaiseki restaurants in Ibaraki can be booked online in English. Good for a private room.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Mito & Kasama with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Ibaraki | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Matsuei | #2 | ¥20,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Tomobe | Mon |
| Mito Yamaguchi Rou Honten | #3 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 20 min, Kairakuen | — |
| Hanamiyako | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | — | Mon, Tue |
| Shimazu | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 11 min, Kairakuen | — |
| Japanese cuisine Kizen | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Phone only | — | — | Wed |
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 | Private rooms |
How to book Shimazu
- Call 029-224-8880 (+81-29-224-8880 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
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 | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 17:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Possible |
Getting there
11 min walk (860 m) from Kairakuen Station.
- Leave Kairakuen Station and walk west for 190 m.
- Turn around and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Turn left onto Kairaku Footbridge and walk 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Bear right and walk 50 m.
- Bear left onto Nangai Bridge and walk 260 m.
- Turn right onto Kairakuen Onarimon Street and walk 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
Shimazu is on your left.
On your left
Look for
島津
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
島津茨城県水戸市常磐町2-14-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-14-5 Tokiwacho Mito, Ibaraki 310-0033 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 1,975 meters from Mito. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Shimazu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Shimazu?
Kairakuen Station, about 11 minutes on foot (860 m).
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.