Tenjimbashi Aoki
天神橋 青木
Kaiseki in Minamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin, Osaka, 4 min walk from Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchōme Station
Our analysis
- #3of 17 kaiseki restaurants in Minamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin
- ¥30,250least expensive dinner course; median ¥22,000
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Tenjimbashi Aoki is 3rd of the 17 kaiseki restaurants in Minamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin and 16th of 302 in Osaka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥30,250 (on Tabelog), 38% above the ¥22,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. Its record: two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 11 in Osaka in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2025 (8 times), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 86 of the 302 kaiseki restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a seat at the counter. Course prices that sources agree on: ¥30,250 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Minamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higashi Chaya Nakamura | #5 | ¥33,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchōme | Wed |
| Miyamoto | #13 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Ōsakatemmangū | — |
| Tenjimbashi Aoki | #16 | ¥30,250 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchōme | Sun |
| Matsuya | #25 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 6 min, Naniwabashi | — |
| Ukita Cho Ima | #33 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Phone only | ★ | 5 min, Nakazakichō | Wed |
| Nishi-Tenma Tsukiya | #51 | budget ¥40,000–66,000 | — | Online in English (the restaurant's booking form) | — | 5 min, Naniwabashi | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Tenjimbashi Aoki
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 06-6940-0403 (+81-6-6940-0403 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course by the ChefMost booked
2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- Sashimi
What is served (11)
- Menu Example
- Appetizer
- Sashimi
- Assorted Delicacies
- Grilled Dish
- Main Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Rice
- Fruits
- Sweets
- Matcha
¥30,250
per person, tax incl., ≈$200
Cheapest
Chef's Omakase Course (Using Matsutake)Most booked
October Limited
2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- Matsutake mushroom
¥36,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$240
¥6,050 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–20:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–20:30 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–20:30 |
| Thursday | 18:00–20:30 |
| Friday | 18:00–20:30 |
| Saturday | 18:00–20:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Opened | December 2013 |
Getting there
4 min walk (290 m) from Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchōme Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Nagara: 6 min · Nakazakichō (Exit 2): 12 min
- Leave Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchōme Station by Exit 6 and walk north-east for 30 m.
- Turn left onto Osaka City Road Tenjinbashi Tennoji Line and walk 250 m.
Tenjimbashi Aoki is on your left.
On your left
Look for
天神橋 青木
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
グレーシィ天神橋ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
天神橋 青木大阪府大阪市北区天神橋7-12-14 グレーシィ天神橋ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 7-12-14 Tenjinbashi Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0041 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Osaka Municipal Subway Sakaisuji Line/Tanimachi Line Tenjinbashisuji 6-chome Station, 3-minute walk from Exit 6. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
Tenjimbashi Aoki has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Tenjimbashi Aoki in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Osaka · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Osaka
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tenjimbashi Aoki cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Tenjimbashi Aoki closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Tenjimbashi Aoki?
Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchōme Station, about 4 minutes on foot (290 m). Nagara Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Tenjimbashi Aoki have a Michelin star?
Yes. Tenjimbashi Aoki has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.