Uekichi
上吉
Kaiseki in Takatsuki, Ibaraki & Settsu, Osaka, 4 min walk from Ibaraki-shi Station
Our analysis
- ¥12,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 14
Inside 5
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥12,000 (on Ikyu), 27% below the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 86 of the 302 kaiseki restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), Sundays (129 of the 302 kaiseki restaurants in Osaka say they open then), and a late dinner (open until midnight).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Toyonaka, Ikeda & Takatsuki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takatsuki Amano | #80 | ¥18,150 | ¥7,260 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Takatsuki | Sun |
| Ichiju Nisai Ueno Minoten | — | ¥24,200 | ¥18,150 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 8 min, Minoo | Tue |
| Nose Japanese Cuisine Arata | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | — | Mon |
| Shunju | — | ¥11,000 | ¥7,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 13 min, Minoh-semba handai-mae | Wed |
| Uekichi | — | ¥12,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Ibaraki-shi | Mon |
| Bishoku Club Toyonaka Sasaki | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | No public phone or online | — | 3 min, Hattori-tenjin | — |
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 |
How to book Uekichi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 072-633-3717 (+81-72-633-3717 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 sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Lunch course
お昼のコース
Lunch · 2–9 guests
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (1)（menu in Japanese）
- 【コース内容】
¥8,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
Course
【上吉コース】
Dinner / Lunch · 2–9 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Nigiri sushi
¥12,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$80
¥4,000 more than the one above
Course
【上吉愉コース】
Dinner / Lunch · 2–9 guests
- Sashimi
- Nigiri sushi
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Toro (fatty tuna)
- Abalone
What is served (1)（menu in Japanese）
- 【コース内容】
¥15,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
¥3,000 more than the one above
Course
特別コース
Dinner / Lunch · 2–9 guests
What is served (1)（menu in Japanese）
- 前菜からデザートまでの約8品
¥20,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Wednesday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Thursday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Friday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Sunday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Take-out |
| Opened | August 2006 |
Getting there
4 min walk (320 m) from Ibaraki-shi Station.
Also near: Sōjiji: 18 min · JR-Sōjiji: 20 min
- Leave Ibaraki-shi Station and walk east for 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 240 m.
Uekichi is on your right.
On your right
Look for
上吉
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
上吉大阪府茨木市中津町16-4
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 16-4 Nakatsucho Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0824 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from Ibaraki City Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Uekichi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Uekichi closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Uekichi?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Uekichi?
Ibaraki-shi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (320 m). Sōjiji Station is about 20 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.