Uo Ishi
魚石
Kaiseki in Omi-Hachiman, Azuchi & Notogawa, Shiga, 8 min walk from Azuchi Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 kaiseki restaurants in Omi-Hachiman, Azuchi & Notogawa
- 45%of high-end restaurants in Shiga have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 1
In our ranking, Uo Ishi is 1st of the 3 kaiseki restaurants in Omi-Hachiman, Azuchi & Notogawa. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 45% of the high-end restaurants in Shiga in this guide, and lower than that of 47% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 1 of the 17 kaiseki restaurants in Shiga can be booked online in English. Good for a private room and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Shiga with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Shiga | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryouriya Matsuse | #7 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 14 min, Kusatsu | Mon, Wed |
| Chisou Toshi Fuji | — | ¥14,300 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2020 | 10 min, Kusatsu | Mon |
| Uosei Rou | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 24 min, Katata | — |
| Uo Ishi | — | ¥9,000 | ¥9,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Azuchi | — |
| Sakana Ya Makino | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Miidera | Sun |
| Omi Gyu Teppanyaki Ibuki | — | ¥12,000 | ¥5,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Ōmi-Hachiman | Mon |
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, Bring your own wine, Tatami room |
How to book Uo Ishi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 0748-46-2030 (+81-748-46-2030 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
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lake Country Kaiseki
2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Seasonal Lake Country Kaiseki
2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–12 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 24 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, BYO drinks, Take-out, Delivery |
Getting there
8 min walk (640 m) from Azuchi Station.
- Leave Azuchi Station and walk south-east for 40 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 120 m.
- Bear right onto shimo-toira-takakai line and walk 280 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
Uo Ishi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
魚石
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
魚石滋賀県近江八幡市安土町常楽寺994
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 994 Azuchicho Jorakuji Omihachiman, Shiga 521-1351 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 7-minute walk from JR Tokaido Main Line Azuchi Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Uo Ishi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Uo Ishi?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Uo Ishi?
Azuchi Station, about 8 minutes on foot (640 m).
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.