THE BLESS Awaji
Innovative in Sumoto, Hyogo
Our analysis
- ¥22,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥13,860
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 25 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 5
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥22,000 (on Tabelog), 59% above the ¥13,860 median of the 13 innovative restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 5 of the 27 innovative restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2 or 4), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥22,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥27,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia | — | ¥14,000 | ¥3,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Takarazuka-Minamiguchi | Mon |
| THE BLESS Awaji | — | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | — | — |
| Junki | — | ¥14,300 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Sanyo Himeji | Sun |
| Kappou Shirase | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Himeji | — |
| Kobe Tonbo | — | ¥13,860 | ¥10,860 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kōbe | — |
| Kairi | — | ¥13,200 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | — | Mon, Tue |
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, Private rooms, Sommelier |
How to book THE BLESS Awaji
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5868-5523 (+81-50-5868-5523 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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 Kobe & Hyogo.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Savor the Fire, for the First Dish. (Basic Course) A Full Course of 9 Dishes Highlighting the Island's Bounty with Firew
Okibi
9 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Caviar
- Abalone
- Beef
- Champagne
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
Cheapest
Indulge in the Two Great Delicacies of Ise Lobster and Awaji Gyu - A Night of Dancing Flames, Experience a Higher Level
Enbu
10 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Spiny lobster
- Champagne
- Eel
- Caviar
- Abalone
- Beef
¥27,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥5,500 more than the one above
A Night at the Peak with the Wine Sommelier's Eye, Pairing "Bonfire Feast" from 400 Bottles
Homura
10 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Wine pairing
- Spiny lobster
- Champagne
- Eel
- Caviar
- Abalone
Drinks pairing included
¥55,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$370
¥27,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 27 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 27 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Opened | August 2025 |
Getting there
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兵庫県洲本市炬口247
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 247 Takenokuchi Sumoto, Hyogo 656-0011 |
|---|---|
| Directions | 【For Those Arriving by Car】. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does THE BLESS Awaji cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website. Report a correction.