Yoshiko
よし光
Fugu in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 2 min walk from Kitashinchi Station
Our analysis
- #1of 7 fugu restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station
- 53%of high-end restaurants in Osaka have a lower dinner budget
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 2
In our ranking, Yoshiko is 1st of the 7 fugu restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station and 4th of 25 in Osaka. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 53% of the high-end restaurants in Osaka in this guide, and lower than that of 14% of its fugu 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; 1 of the 25 fugu restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a private room.
How it compares
Fugu restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshiko | #4 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | ★ | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Yaki Fugu Yume Teppou Kitashinchi | — | ¥9,900 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Watanabebashi | Sun |
| Oyogi Torafugu Ikegani Ryori Ajihei Sonezaki | — | ¥7,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Yoshida | — | ¥44,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Osumitsuki Someya | — | ¥11,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kitashinchi | — |
| Kitashinchi Kawai | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kitashinchi | Sat, Sun |
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, Sommelier |
How to book Yoshiko
- Call 06-6345-6696 (+81-6-6345-6696 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Fugu nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| 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 photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Drinks | Wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
Getting there
2 min walk (140 m) from Kitashinchi Station, Exit 11-43.
Also near: Higashi-Umeda (Exit F-70): 4 min · Ōebashi (Exit 5): 5 min
- Leave Kitashinchi Station by Exit 11-43 and walk south for 40 m.
- Bear left at Lawson and walk 90 m.
Yoshiko is on your right.
On your right
Look for
よし光
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
よし光大阪府大阪市北区曽根崎新地1-8-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-8-5 Sonezakishinchi Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0002 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 343 meters from Oebashi. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Osaka, 630 m, about 10 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 720 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Yoshiko has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Yoshiko in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Osaka
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yoshiko cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Yoshiko closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Yoshiko?
Kitashinchi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (140 m). Ōebashi Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Yoshiko have a Michelin star?
Yes. Yoshiko 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.