Yamagoya
Innovative in Sannomiya, Hyogo, 2 min walk from Sannomiya Station
Our analysis
- ¥18,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥13,860
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 3
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥18,000 (on its website), 30% above the ¥13,860 median of the 13 innovative restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥8,415 (on Tabelog) is 21% below the ¥10,700 median of 8. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 5 of the 27 innovative restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo can be. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,415, 53% below its least expensive dinner course) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥9,900 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥19,800 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Sannomiya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niku Specialite Carma | #10 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥10,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Sannomiya | — |
| Yamagoya | — | ¥18,000 | ¥8,415 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Sannomiya | Tue, Wed |
| Momoya | — | ¥12,100 | ¥9,680 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Sannomiya | — |
| Kisetsu Ryori Shiosai | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Phone only | — | 1 min, Sannomiya | — |
| n/a | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | — | — |
| Doro to Hasu | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Sannomiya | Mon |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Bring your own wine, Sofa seating |
How to book Yamagoya
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5872-1944 (+81-50-5872-1944 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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 Menu ◇ 4-Person Plan - Enjoy a reasonable selection from appetizers to the chef's recommended pasta, fish dish, an
Lunch · 8 dishes · 1–4 guests
¥8,415
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Lunch Menu ◇ 3-Person Plan - Enjoy a reasonable selection from appetizers to the chef's recommended pasta, fish dish, an
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–3 guests
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (9)
- Tomato Soup
- Premier (Appetizer)
- Bruillard
- Chef's Recommended Pasta
- Homemade Walnut Bread
- Fish Dish
- Bizen Black Wagyu - Wood-Grilled
- Dessert
- Seasonal Fresh Herbal Tea or Coffee
¥8,910
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥495 more than the one above
Lunch Menu Featuring Appetizers, Bruillard, Chef's Recommended Pasta, Fish Dish, and Bizen Black Wagyu for a Luxurious E
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (9)
- Tomato Soup
- Premier (Appetizer)
- Bruyere
- Chef's Recommended Pasta
- Homemade Walnut Bread
- Fish Dish
- Bizen Black Wagyu, Wood-Grilled
- Dessert
- Seasonal Fresh Herbal Tea or Coffee
¥9,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥990 more than the one above
Dinner Course featuring Amuse Bouche, a seasonal vegetable dish, fish dish, and Bizen Black Wagyu grilled over wood, enj
Dinner · 3 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
What is served (14)
- 【This Month's Menu】
- Amuse 1
- Amuse 2
- Entrée
- em
- Tomato Soup
- Seasonal Vegetable Dish from YAMAGOYA
- Homemade Walnut Bread
- Fish Dish
- Bizen Black Wagyu Fillet Steak Grilled with Firewood
- Finale: Pasta or Rice
- Avant Dessert
- Grand Dessert
- Seasonal Fresh Herbal Tea or Coffee
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥9,900 more than the one above
Anniversary Course - A special time to celebrate with your loved one, featuring luxurious dishes like amuse-bouche, seas
3 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
What is served (14)
- 【This Month's Menu】
- Amuse 1
- Amuse 2
- Entrée
- em
- Tomato Soup
- YAMAGOYA Seasonal Vegetable Dish
- Homemade Walnut Bread
- Fish Dish
- Bizen Black Wagyu Beef Grilled with Firewood
- Finale: Pasta or Rice
- Avant Dessert
- Grand Dessert
- Seasonal Fresh Herbal Tea or Coffee
¥38,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$260
¥18,700 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% with no additional charge. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 21 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking area available. |
| Dress code | There is no strict dress code, but please refrain from extremely casual attire (such as sweatpants, sleeveless tops, sandals, etc.) and clothing that excessively displays tattoos. We kindly ask for a clean and neat style. Additionally, please avoid using strong-scented perfumes. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Sofa seating, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks |
| Opened | July 2025 |
Getting there
2 min walk (170 m) from Sannomiya Station.
Also near: Kobe-Sannomiya (Exit A4): 5 min · Sannomiya-Hanadokeimae (Exit A5): 5 min
- Leave Sannomiya Station and walk north for 20 m.
- Turn right at remm plus Kobe Sannomiya and walk 30 m.
- Bear left at remm plus Kobe Sannomiya and walk 40 m.
- Bear left at Ueshima Coffee House and walk 30 m.
- Turn left at Tajima Bank and walk 30 m.
Yamagoya is on your left.
On your left
Look for
シャトー北野坂ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
9F
8 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
兵庫県神戸市中央区加納町4-3-5 シャトー北野坂ビル 9F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-3-5 Kanocho Chuo-ku Kobe, Hyogo 650-0001 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 1-minute walk from Sannomiya Station on the Kobe City Subway. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Sannomiya Station, 160 m, about 3 min walk
- Kitano Ijinkan District, 480 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yamagoya cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10% with no additional charge.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Yamagoya closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Yamagoya?
Sannomiya Station, about 2 minutes on foot (170 m). Kobe-Sannomiya Station is about 3 minutes away.
Does Yamagoya have a dress code?
There is no strict dress code, but please refrain from extremely casual attire (such as sweatpants, sleeveless tops, sandals, etc.) and clothing that excessively displays tattoos. We kindly ask for a clean and neat style. Additionally, please avoid using strong-scented perfumes.
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.