Edomae sushi counter in Kobe's Chuo Ward with 21 seats, a private room, and lunch and dinner omakase from ¥16,500 per person.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Seats
- 21
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Upscale
Juraku sits on the second floor of the IT Building on Shimoyamatedori in Chuo Ward, Kobe, a short walk from the city's central shopping streets. The restaurant seats 21 across counter seating and a private room, giving it the capacity for both solo diners watching the chef work and small groups wanting a closed-door setting.
The kitchen serves Edomae sushi, the vinegar-rice, aged-fish style associated with Tokyo's old sushi houses, at both lunch and dinner. Omakase pricing runs at roughly ¥16,500 per person, placing Juraku in the upscale tier rather than the high end of Kobe's sushi scene. The restaurant accepts cards and other non-cash payment, so diners are not limited to carrying yen.
Juraku is closed Mondays. On Tuesdays it opens for dinner only, from 18:00 to 22:00. The rest of the week, Wednesday through Sunday, it runs a lunch service from 11:30 to 14:00 in addition to the same dinner hours. The split schedule and separate lunch omakase make it a realistic midday option as well as an evening one, which is less common among counter-only sushi restaurants in the area.
Given the counter format and limited seats, reservations are advisable, particularly for dinner seatings and for parties wanting the private room. The restaurant's own website, linked from its listing, is the most direct channel for booking or calling the number on file to confirm availability and current pricing.
Good to know
- How much does an omakase meal at Juraku cost?
- Pricing is around ¥16,500 per person, consistent with the restaurant's upscale tier; confirm current pricing directly with Juraku when booking.
- Is Juraku open for lunch?
- Yes, lunch service runs 11:30 to 14:00 on Wednesday through Sunday. On Tuesday the restaurant is dinner-only, and it is closed Mondays.
- Does Juraku have a private room, or is it counter seating only?
- Juraku offers both: counter seating for watching the chef prepare sushi, and a separate private room, across a total of 21 seats.
- Do I need cash to pay at Juraku?
- No, the restaurant is not cash-only, so other payment methods are accepted.
- How do I book a table at Juraku?
- Reservations can be made through the restaurant's website or by calling the listed phone number; given the limited seating, booking ahead is recommended.
Details checked November 3, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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