Ukita Cho Ima
浮田町いま
Kaiseki in Minamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin, Osaka, 5 min walk from Nakazakichō Station
Our analysis
- #5of 17 kaiseki restaurants in Minamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin
- 95%of high-end restaurants in Osaka have a lower dinner budget
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 1
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Ukita Cho Ima is 5th of the 17 kaiseki restaurants in Minamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin and 33rd of 302 in Osaka. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥40,000–49,999) is higher than that of 95% of the high-end restaurants in Osaka in this guide, and higher than that of 95% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 64 in Osaka in this guide). It takes bookings by phone only; 86 of the 302 kaiseki restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter.
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 |
| 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 | — |
| Oimatsu Hisano | — | ¥25,000 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★★ | 7 min, Naniwabashi | Wed |
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, Sommelier |
How to book Ukita Cho Ima
- Call 050-5596-4517 (+81-50-5596-4517 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Higashi Chaya NakamuraMinamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.23
MiyamotoMinamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.87
Tenjimbashi AokiMinamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 3.89
Nishi-Tenma TsukiyaMinamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin, ¥40,000–66,000, Tabelog 3.69
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥40,000–49,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 6 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
| Opened | March 2025 |
Getting there
5 min walk (370 m) from Nakazakichō Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchōme (Exit 11): 5 min · Temma: 11 min
- Leave Nakazakichō Station by Exit 2 and walk south for 260 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
You arrive at Ukita Cho Ima.
Look for
浮田町いま
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
浮田町いま大阪府大阪市北区浮田2-5-27
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-5-27 Ukida Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0021 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | The restaurant "ukitachouima" is a 6-minute walk from the Sakaisuji Line's Tenjinbashisuji Rokuchome Station and a 5-minute walk from the Tanimachi Line's Nakazakicho Station. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Ukita Cho Ima has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Ukita Cho Ima in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Osaka · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Osaka
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ukita Cho Ima cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ukita Cho Ima closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Ukita Cho Ima?
Nakazakichō Station, about 5 minutes on foot (370 m). Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchōme Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Ukita Cho Ima have a Michelin star?
Yes. Ukita Cho Ima has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.