Aragawa is a Tajima beef steakhouse serving Sanda/Tajima beef steak and home-smoked salmon, with Tabelog 100 #21 at 3.6pts in 2025.
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- Address
- 2 Chome-15-18 Nakayamatedori, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0004, Japan
- Phone
- +81 78-221-8547
- Website
- aragawa.co.jp
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Sanda/Tajima beef steak
Tajima beef steakhouse is the cuisine, with Sanda/Tajima beef steak among the signatures and local sourcing in play. The fit is for diners choosing dinner around beef.
Tabelog 100 #21 in 2025
Tabelog 100 placed Aragawa at #21 with 3.6pts in 2025, while Opinionated About Dining ranked it #42 in 2023, #41 in 2024, and #65 in 2026.
Home-smoked salmon and sake
Home-smoked salmon and Sanda/Tajima beef steak are the named signatures, and a sake program sits alongside formal service. Quiet noise, formal service, leisurely pacing, and business casual dress suit a conversation-led dinner.
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Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aragawa | Tajima Beef Steakhouse | $$$$ | Minato | |
| Kabuto (天然鰻 かぶと) | Traditional Unagi Nose-to-Tail | $$$$ | , | Ikebukuro |
| Yakatabune Izanagi | Wagyu Omakase on Tokyo Bay Yakatabune | $$$$ | , | Shinagawa |
| Sushi Mitani (鮨 三谷) | Edomae-style Omakase | $$$$ | , | Yotsuya |
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| 鮨よしたけ | High-End Edomae Sushi Omakase | $$$$ | , | Ginza |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #65
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #587
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Tabelog 100 #21 · No. 21
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Steak / Teppanyaki - EAST - 2025
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #41
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Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #42
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Classic
- Intimate
- Special Occasion
- Business Dinner
- Standalone
- Sake Program
- Local Sourcing
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 12–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 12–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 12–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 12–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Retro and refined with Nishijin-ori woven wallpaper, cherry-blossom wood chairs, white tablecloths, and a calm, spartan atmosphere focused on the steak.