Tatemoto
たてもと
Fugu in Nishinari-ku, Osaka, 5 min walk from Kishinosato Station
Our analysis
- #1of 25 fugu restaurants in Osaka
- ¥18,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥13,200
- 4×The Tabelog Award
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed TuesdaysBook by phone
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 4
Inside 5
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Tatemoto is 1st of the 25 fugu restaurants in Osaka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥18,000 (on Tabelog), 36% above the ¥13,200 median of the 10 fugu restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. Its record: The Tabelog Award 4 times (2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020). It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 1 of the 25 fugu restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), Sundays (7 of the 25 fugu restaurants in Osaka say they open then), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Fugu restaurants in Osaka City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatemoto | #1 | ¥18,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2020 | 5 min, Kishinosato | Tue |
| Yuunagi Bashi Takoyasu | #2 | ¥25,300 | ¥25,300 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2021 | 6 min, Asashiobashi | — |
| Yoshiko | #4 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | ★ | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Dojima Kozuru | #5 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Watanabebashi | Sun |
| Torafugu no Kai Osaka kita | #7 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 7 min, Ōsakatemmangū | — |
| Torafugu no Kai Osaka Honten | #8 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 5 min, Teradachō | — |
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 Tatemoto
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5594-2709 (+81-50-5594-2709 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Jukusen CourseMost booked
5 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Fugu (pufferfish)
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
Cheapest
Hojou CourseMost booked
7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Fugu (pufferfish)
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥7,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 17:00–22:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 50 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Largest group | 24 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Take-out |
Getting there
5 min walk (370 m) from Kishinosato Station.
Also near: Tengachaya: 5 min · Nishi-Tengachaya: 8 min
- Leave Kishinosato Station and walk north-east for 300 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
Tatemoto is on your right.
On your right
Look for
たてもと
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
たてもと大阪府大阪市西成区橘1-7-13
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-7-13 Tachibana Nishinari-ku Osaka, Osaka 557-0051 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Train: Approximately 3 minutes walk from Tengachaya Station on the Nankai Electric Railway Nankai Main Line or Osaka Municipal Subway Sakaisuji Line. |
Awards
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tatemoto cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Tatemoto closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays.
Can I bring children to Tatemoto?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Tatemoto?
Kishinosato Station, about 5 minutes on foot (370 m). Tengachaya Station is about 4 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.