Sushi Sora
鮨 そら
Sushi in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 2 min walk from Watanabebashi Station
Our analysis
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 29 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 22
Inside 5
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥16,500 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥5,000 (on Tabelog) is 24% below the ¥6,600 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 32 of the 202 sushi restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (11 of its 17 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,000, 67% below its least expensive dinner course), and Sundays (21 of the 82 sushi restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station say they open then). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥5,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Osaka | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitashinchi Mitsutoki | — | ¥24,750 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Watanabebashi | Sun |
| Sushi Kozakura Kitashinchi | — | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Sushi Sora | — | ¥15,000 | ¥5,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Watanabebashi | — |
| Okina Sushi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Nakatsu | Wed, Thu |
| Sushi Shiotsu | — | ¥27,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Ōebashi | Mon, Sun |
| Kitashinchi Sushi Gon | — | ¥13,900 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | 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, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Sushi Sora
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 06-4797-7677 (+81-6-4797-7677 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 Osaka.
Can't get a table? Sushi nearby you can book online
Sushi AkazuUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.68
Sushi ShigenagaUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.71
Sushi RokuUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.56
Sushi IwamotoUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.50
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Shizuku Course
Lunch · 1–6 guests
¥5,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
Cheapest
Lunch Nanami Course
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (7)
- 【Lunch Nanakai Course】
- pieces of sushi
- Seasonal dish
- Sushi Sora Nori Tamago
- Nodoguro Chashu Noodle
- Seasonal dessert
- Deep steamed tea from Kakegawa, Shizuoka
¥7,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥2,000 more than the one above
Lunch Arashi Course
Lunch · 1–6 guests
¥10,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥3,000 more than the one above
Hoshi Course
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (10)
- 【Hoshi Course】
- pieces of sushi
- Seasonal dish ①
- Sashimi
- Grilled dish
- Seasonal dish ②
- Sushi Sora Nori Tamago
- Soup
- Seasonal dessert
- Deep-steamed tea from Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$100
¥5,000 more than the one above
Sora Sea Course
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (10)
- 【Sea Course】
- pieces of sushi
- Seasonal dish ①
- Sashimi
- Grilled dish
- Seasonal dish ②
- Sushi Sora Nori Tamago
- Soup
- Seasonal dessert
- Deep-steamed tea from Kakegawa, Shizuoka
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$130
¥5,000 more than the one above
Full Moon Course
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (10)
- 【Full Moon Course】
- pieces of sushi
- Seasonal dish ①
- Sashimi
- Grilled dish
- Seasonal dish ②
- Sushi Sora Nori Tamago
- Soup
- Seasonal dessert
- Deep steamed tea from Kakegawa, Shizuoka
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$170
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 17, including 11 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 17 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | There is no special dress code, but please come in attire that is not too casual, allowing everyone to enjoy their meal. Please refrain from wearing strong-scented perfumes. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Power outlets available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate) |
| Opened | April 2022 |
Getting there
2 min walk (140 m) from Watanabebashi Station, Exit C-92.
Also near: Kitashinchi: 3 min · Ōebashi (Exit 1): 5 min
- Leave Watanabebashi Station by Exit C-92 and walk south for 30 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 80 m.
Sushi Sora is on your left.
On your left
Look for
鮨 そら
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
はつ根ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
3F
2 floors up from the street; take the lift
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨 そら大阪府大阪市北区堂島1-5-4 はつ根ビル 3F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-5-4 Dojima Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0003 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line, Nishi-Umeda Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Osaka, 320 m, about 5 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 460 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Sora cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Sushi Sora?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Sora?
Watanabebashi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (140 m). Kitashinchi Station is about 4 minutes away.
Does Sushi Sora have a dress code?
There is no special dress code, but please come in attire that is not too casual, allowing everyone to enjoy their meal. Please refrain from wearing strong-scented perfumes.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.