Washoku Koichi
和食 孤一
Kaiseki in Ashiya, Hyogo, 4 min walk from Ashiya Station
Our analysis
- ¥17,600least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,300
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 3
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥17,600 (on Ikyu), 23% above the ¥14,300 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥13,200 (on Tabelog) is 71% above the ¥7,700 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 10 of the 87 kaiseki restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥13,200, 25% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥17,600 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥13,200 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Ashiya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempura Sakurabito | #5 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Ashiya | — |
| Japanese Cuisine Jigi, Ashiya Baycourt Club Hotel & Spa Resort | #25 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Phone only | — | — | — |
| Restaurant Ashiya Takezono | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥7,260 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Ashiya | — |
| Kappou Aoyagi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥7,700 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Uchide | Wed |
| Washoku Koichi | — | ¥17,600 | ¥13,200 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Ashiya | 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 | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Washoku Koichi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 0797-80-7650 (+81-797-80-7650 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Hana Course ◆ Casual Enjoyment of Seasonal Delicacies Made with Special Ingredients <8 Dishes>
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (12)
- Example Course Menu
- Appetizer
- Small Bowl
- Sashimi
- Intermediary Dish
- Grilled Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Main Dish
- Rice
- Soup
- Pickles
- Dessert
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Bamboo Course for Entertaining ◆ Enjoy seasonal dishes made with carefully selected ingredients, including appetizers an
9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (11)
- Appetizer
- Small Bowl
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Side Dish
- Rice
- Soup
- Pickles
- Dessert
¥17,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥4,400 more than the one above
Matsu Course for Banquets ◆ Assorted Appetizers and Side Dishes. Indulge in Luxurious Seasonal Dishes Made with Special
11 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (12)
- Appetizer
- Small Bowl
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Intermediary Dish
- Grilled Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Main Dish
- Rice
- Soup
- Pickles
- Dessert
¥25,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥7,700 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Service charge | Service charge 5% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | We kindly ask that extremely casual attire is not permitted. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks |
| Opened | August 2017 |
Getting there
4 min walk (320 m) from Ashiya Station.
Also near: Uchide: 11 min · Ashiyagawa: 15 min
- Leave Ashiya Station and walk east for 10 m.
- Turn right at Mont et Mer onto Ashiya Station Line and walk 260 m.
- Turn left at Rios Cafe and walk 20 m.
Washoku Koichi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
和食 孤一
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ビューコート芦屋
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
和食 孤一兵庫県芦屋市大原町4-12 ビューコート芦屋 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-12 Oharacho Ashiya, Hyogo 659-0092 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 343 meters (a 3-minute walk) from JR Ashiya Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Washoku Koichi 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 5%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Washoku Koichi closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to Washoku Koichi?
Ashiya Station, about 4 minutes on foot (320 m). Uchide Station is about 10 minutes away.
Does Washoku Koichi have a dress code?
We kindly ask that extremely casual attire is not permitted.
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.