Takotsubo
たこつぼ
Kaiseki in Hatchobori・Nobori-cho, Hiroshima, 2 min walk from Hatchōbori Station
Our analysis
- #2of 4 kaiseki restaurants in Hatchobori・Nobori-cho
- 38%of high-end restaurants in Hiroshima have a higher dinner budget
- 2×The Tabelog Award
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Takotsubo is 2nd of the 4 kaiseki restaurants in Hatchobori・Nobori-cho and 6th of 24 in Hiroshima. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 38% of the high-end restaurants in Hiroshima in this guide, and lower than that of 30% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award 2 times (2020 and 2021). It takes bookings by phone only; 4 of the 24 kaiseki restaurants in Hiroshima can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥4,000, 73% below its dinner budget), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
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
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, Tatami room |
How to book Takotsubo
- Call 082-247-0101 (+81-82-247-0101 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 |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥4,000–4,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 23 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | nothing special |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
Getting there
2 min walk (190 m) from Hatchōbori Station.
Also near: Ebisu-cho: 3 min · Tate-machi: 6 min
- Leave Hatchōbori Station and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Turn right at MON and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
Takotsubo is on your left.
On your left
Look for
たこつぼ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
たこつぼ広島県広島市中区堀川町4-18
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-18 Horikawacho Naka-ku Hiroshima, Hiroshima 730-0033 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 143 meters from Ebisu Cho. |
Awards
Questions visitors ask
How much does Takotsubo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥4,000–4,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Takotsubo?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Takotsubo?
Hatchōbori Station, about 2 minutes on foot (190 m). Ebisu-cho Station is about 3 minutes away.
Does Takotsubo have a dress code?
nothing special
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.