Yamazakura
山桜
Sushi in Namba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi, Osaka, 4 min walk from Nippombashi Station
Our analysis
- #4of 13 sushi restaurants in Namba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi
- ¥14,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,000
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Wednesdays and SundaysBook by phone
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Yamazakura is 4th of the 13 sushi restaurants in Namba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥14,500 (on Tabelog), 15% below the ¥17,000 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings by phone only; 32 of the 202 sushi restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (10 of its 16 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Namba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanchi Suehiro Zushi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Nippombashi | Sun |
| Sushi Akasu Shinsaibashi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Nippombashi | — |
| Yamazakura | — | ¥14,500 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Nippombashi | Wed, Sun |
| Sushi Uchiyama | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Nippombashi | Sun |
| Jukusei Sushi Rita Namba Shinsaibashi | — | ¥9,800 | ¥5,500 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Ōsaka Namba | — |
| Sushi Akazu Osaka Namba PREMIUM | — | ¥19,800 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Nippombashi | — |
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, Sunken seating (no kneeling) |
How to book Yamazakura
- Call 050-5589-2620 (+81-50-5589-2620 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Sushi nearby you can book online
Sushi IchieiNamba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.75
Sushi Dokoro NakataniNamba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.18
Sushi Shizuku ShinsaibashiShinsaibashi, Minami-Senba & Nagahoribashi, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.83
Sushi Dokoro ShinMinamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.73
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Set menu
¥14,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Cheapest
Set menu
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥2,000 more than the one above
Set menu
¥17,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service Charge Notice for Yamazakura At Yamazakura, we would like to inform our valued customers that a service charge will be added to your bill. This charge is intended to ensure that our staff can continue to provide you with the highest level of service during your dining experience. Thank you for your understanding. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking space available |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Nothing in particular |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Opened | July 2014 |
Getting there
4 min walk (330 m) from Nippombashi Station, Exit B21.
Also near: Namba: 5 min · Shin-Namba: 7 min
- Leave Nippombashi Station by Exit B21 and walk south for 10 m.
- Bear left at Takoyaki onto Minami Senchichimae Mall and walk 230 m.
- Bear right at Brooklyn Mashed Beef & Burger onto Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping St and walk 40 m.
- Turn right at Matsuya and walk 40 m.
Yamazakura is on your right.
On your right
Look for
山桜
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
山桜大阪府大阪市中央区難波千日前13-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 13-5 Nanbasennichimae Chuo-ku Osaka, Osaka 542-0075 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 2-minute walk from Namba Station (all lines). |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kuromon Market, 380 m, about 6 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yamazakura cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service Charge Notice for Yamazakura At Yamazakura, we would like to inform our valued customers that a service charge will be added to your bill. This charge is intended to ensure that our staff can continue to provide you with the highest level of service during your dining experience. Thank you for your understanding.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Yamazakura closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Yamazakura?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Yamazakura?
Nippombashi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (330 m). Namba Station is about 3 minutes away.
Does Yamazakura have a dress code?
Nothing in particular
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.