Shingetsu
新月
French in Sannomiya, Hyogo, 7 min walk from Sannomiya Station
Our analysis
- #5of 11 French restaurants in Sannomiya
- ¥21,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,500
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 16 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 2
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Shingetsu is 5th of the 11 French restaurants in Sannomiya and 8th of 28 in Kobe & Hyogo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥21,000 (on Ikyu), 45% above the ¥14,500 median of the 18 French restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2021. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 9 of the 28 French restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
French restaurants in Sannomiya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Maison de Graciani Kobe kitano | #7 | ¥10,000 | ¥6,300 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 9 min, Sannomiya | Mon |
| Shingetsu | #8 | ¥21,000 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 7 min, Sannomiya | Mon |
| Restaurant Kitano Club | #9 | ¥11,880 | ¥11,880 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 8 min, Habuensanroku | Wed |
| Recette | #10 | ¥12,100 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 9 min, Sannomiya | Mon |
| China Bistro EVOLVE | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2023 | 6 min, Sannomiya | Mon, Sun |
| Ash | — | ¥19,000 | ¥6,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 10 min, Sannomiya | — |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Shingetsu
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5595-7135 (+81-50-5595-7135 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
Can't get a table? French restaurants nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Dinner course
【フレンチ割烹9品】アミューズ、お椀、一品、サラダ、お造り、魚・肉料理、ごはん、デザート、コーヒー
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (11)（menu in Japanese）
- アミューズ
- 前菜盛り合わせ
- 季節の一品料理
- サラダ
- お椀
- お造り
- 温かい魚料理
- お肉料理
- ごはん
- デザート
- コーヒー
¥21,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$140
Cheapest
Dinner course
【フレンチ割烹11品】前菜、一品、サラダ、造り、凌ぎ、魚・肉料理、口直し、ごはん、デザート、コーヒー
Dinner · 11 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (13)（menu in Japanese）
- アミューズ
- 前菜盛り合わせ
- 季節の一品料理
- サラダ
- お椀
- お造り
- お凌ぎ
- 温かい魚料理
- 口直し
- お肉料理
- ごはん
- デザート
- コーヒー
¥23,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥2,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | A separate service charge of 7% will be added during the evening. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 11 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
Getting there
7 min walk (540 m) from Sannomiya Station.
Also near: Kobe-Sannomiya (Exit A4): 10 min · Sannomiya-Hanadokeimae (Exit A5): 11 min
- Leave Sannomiya Station and walk north-west for 20 m.
- Turn left at Lawson onto Ikuta-shinmichi and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven onto Higashimon-suji and walk 310 m.
- Turn left at Nakau and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven and walk 20 m.
Shingetsu is on your left.
On your left
Look for
新月
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
エール山手ビル1F 105
Written this way on the building
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
新月兵庫県神戸市中央区中山手通2-13-8 エール山手ビル1F 105
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-13-8 Nakayamatedori Chuo-ku Kobe, Hyogo 650-0004 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | From Sannomiya Station, head north. Turn right at the Nishimura Coffee main store at the northwest corner along the Yamate Bypass, and as you go up Hunter Slope a bit, you should see a Seven-Eleven on your left. Our restaurant, Shingetsu, is located on the first floor of the red brick building on the mountain side. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kitano Ijinkan District, 140 m, about 3 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Shingetsu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (A separate service charge of 7% will be added during the evening.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Shingetsu closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Shingetsu?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Shingetsu?
Sannomiya Station, about 7 minutes on foot (540 m). Kobe-Sannomiya Station is about 8 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.