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2026.07.15

A Pairing Experience Featuring Seasonal Delicacies and Fine Wines to Enrich a Midsummer Night

Hello. I’m the PR representative for RAKUZO, a private dining restaurant located in front of Kobe Sannomiya Station.

With the intense heat continuing day after day, we’ve reached that time of year when we can truly feel the arrival of summer. Why not leave the muggy heat behind and spend some time refreshing your mind and body in one of our cool, private rooms? In this article, we’ll introduce the charm of food and drink pairings—combining seasonal ingredients with our restaurant’s signature beverages—that are perfect for a midsummer night.


The Perfect Pairing of Energy-Boosting Dishes and Chilled Sake to Get You Through the Summer

It’s especially important to get proper nutrition during the summer heat, when your appetite tends to wane. At our restaurant, we offer the “White Offal Hot Pot Course” and the “Taiwanese Offal Hot Pot Course,” both packed with energy. The rich, savory broth and the springy texture of the offal pair perfectly with chilled drinks. In particular, pairing them with ice-cold sake or a smooth, refreshing beverage brings out the sweetness of the fat as it spreads across your palate.

Gathering around a steaming hot pot while sipping cold sake in a cool private room is truly the epitome of a summer night’s indulgence. Experience a heart-to-heart recharge with cooking methods that bring out the maximum umami of the ingredients.

Seasonal Delicacies and All-You-Can-Drink with Our Banquet Course

For large gatherings or dinners with special guests, our well-balanced “Four Seasons Kaiseki Course” and “Japanese-Western Fusion Course” are the perfect choices. Consisting of eight courses each, these menus feature an abundance of ingredients that reflect the changing seasons, allowing you to enjoy a different flavor with every dish. Furthermore, by combining your meal with our “Premium” all-you-can-drink plan—which offers a selection of approximately 100 beverages—you can choose the perfect drink to complement the delicate flavors of each dish. With such a wide variety of beverages available, you’ll discover the joy of finding your own ideal pairings.

Enjoy the perfect harmony of seasonal flavors and a wide variety of drinks to your heart’s content while chatting with friends.

Deepening Conversations on Summer Nights in a Private Room

Taking advantage of our unique feature—that every seat is in a private room—we provide a space where you can relax without worrying about those around you. Our private rooms with sunken hearths, available for parties of two or more, allow you to stretch out and relax, so you won’t feel tired even during long banquets. We also have private rooms that can accommodate up to 24 guests, making them suitable for a wide range of occasions, from business gatherings to meals with friends.

Spending time in a quiet and serene setting, savoring seasonal dishes and fine wines, allows you to forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We invite you to make use of our private dining rooms as a place to deepen your bonds with your loved ones. We’ll do our best to help make your special evening even more memorable.


Store Information

Private Room Dining RAKUZO Kobe Sannomiya Ekimae

address (e.g. of house)
〒650-0012
1-20-13 Kitanagasadori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo
Kitanozaka Ichibankan 4/5F Reception 4F
Access
3 minutes walk from East Ticket Exit of Kobe-Sannomiya Station on Hankyu Kobe Line
3-minute walk from the north side of the west exit of Sannomiya Station on the JR Kobe Line.
1 minute walk from East Exit 8 of Sannomiya Station on Kobe Municipal Subway Seishin-Yamate Line.
Phone number
050-2018-8993
Business Hours
17:00-23:00
(L.O. 22:00 / Drink L.O. 22:30)

Banquets can be held before business hours! (Early and late discounts available)
regular closing day
nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta)
Average budget
4,000 yen (average of regular price) / 4,000 yen (average of banquet price)
settlement
▼ Credit Cards
VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DinersClub, UnionPay, discoverCard
▼ QR payment
PayPay, d-pay, auPay, Rakuten Pay, Melpay, ALIPAY, WeChat Pay, Quick Pay
▼ Traffic IC
PASMO, suica, Kitaca, TOICA, manaca, ICOCA, SUGOCA, nimoca, Hayakaken
▼ Electronic Money
ID

The registration number of the invoice system is printed on receipts and receipts.
Registration number: T6010701005431
Total number of seats
116 seats
Horigotatsu and seating available
Couple seats available
Banquet Max.
24 persons
chartering
not allowed
Non-Smoking/Smoking
Smoking allowed Smoking room available
(Smoking area is available separately from the seating area.)
parking lot
nil
Wi-Fi
nil

There is an appetizer as a seat charge (included in the course price).
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