Restaurant in Amagasaki, Japan

Gyoraku Karakara

Name: Gyoraku Karakara
Address: 3-chome-2-18 Minamimukonoso, Amagasaki, Hyogo 661-0033, Japan, Amagasaki, JP
Telephone: +81 6-6433-9883
Price range: JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999

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Gyoraku Karakara, Restaurant in Amagasaki

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About Gyoraku Karakara

Tabelog 100 Izakaya WEST selection for 2024 and 2025, delivering fish-forward plates and Japanese spirits at JPY 8,000 to JPY 9,999 per head. Counter seating for 46, no website booking—call ahead for a seat.

Gyoraku Karakara in Amagasaki is a casual venue with a verified price range of JPY 8,000 to JPY 9,999. Its confirmed hours are Monday and Wednesday through Sunday from 5 PM to 12 AM, with Tuesday closed. The venue is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025 selection, which gives it a confirmed point of recognition without adding unverified claims about seating, service style, menu details, or booking methods.

Because the verified public details are limited, plan around what is known: dinner hours, a casual dress code, and the stated price range. Specifics such as dishes, drinks, reservations, seating layout, payment methods, takeout, dietary accommodations, and access details are not confirmed here, so diners should verify those directly before going.

Price, Hours, and the Tabelog 100 Signal

Gyoraku Karakara's confirmed price range is JPY 8,000 to JPY 9,999. It is open from 5 PM to 12 AM on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, and it is closed on Tuesday. That makes it a dinner-only option based on the verified schedule; no lunch service is confirmed.

The confirmed recognition is its inclusion in Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025. That accolade is useful context for diners comparing options, but the available verified data does not support claims about multiple years of awards, exact scores, rankings, menu format, or a particular culinary specialty.

Planning Details to Confirm

Booking details, phone reservations, online reservation availability, payment methods, parking, station access, smoking policy, private rooms, private bookings, child policy, and takeout availability are not verified in the available data. Treat those as items to confirm directly before planning a visit.

For comparison beyond Gyoraku Karakara, you can also look at allowed Pearl listings such as majide hamal, Ramen Senmon Nagomi Mukonosou ten, Tenteko Mukonosou ten, Taniguchi, and Nord, or browse other Amagasaki dining generically. Broader city dining is covered in our full Amagasaki restaurants guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should a first-timer know about Gyoraku Karakara?

Gyoraku Karakara is in Amagasaki, has a verified price range of JPY 8,000–9,999, and is open Monday and Wednesday through Sunday from 5 PM to 12 AM. Tuesday is closed. Casual dress is confirmed.

What are alternatives to compare with Gyoraku Karakara?

Other allowed names to compare include Tenteko Mukonosou ten, Taniguchi, Ramen Senmon Nagomi Mukonosou ten, majide hamal, and Nord. The verified data here does not support specific comparisons by cuisine, price, distance, or service style.

Can I eat at the bar at Gyoraku Karakara?

Counter or bar seating is not verified in the available data. Confirm seating arrangements directly before visiting.

Does Gyoraku Karakara handle dietary restrictions?

No specific dietary accommodation or allergy policy is verified in the available data. check the venue's official channels before booking if you have dietary restrictions.

Is the tasting menu worth it at Gyoraku Karakara?

No tasting menu or menu format is verified in the available data. The confirmed price range is JPY 8,000–9,999, but diners should confirm current offerings directly.

Is Gyoraku Karakara worth the price?

The verified price range is JPY 8,000–9,999, and the venue is listed in Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025. Whether it is worth the price depends on your preferences, but no specific dishes, drinks, or service format are verified here.

Is Gyoraku Karakara good for a special occasion?

Gyoraku Karakara has a casual dress code and a verified JPY 8,000–9,999 price range. Details such as private rooms, seating layout, group policy, and occasion-specific service are not verified, so confirm directly before planning a special dinner.

Location

3-chome-2-18 Minamimukonoso, Amagasaki, Hyogo 661-0033, Japan

Amagasaki, Japan

Compare Gyoraku Karakara

Booking Options Near Gyoraku Karakara

Venue	Price	Booking Difficulty
Gyoraku Karakara	JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999	Easy
Tenteko Mukonosou ten	JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown	Unknown
Taniguchi		Unknown
majide hamal	JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown
Ramen Senmon Nagomi Mukonosou ten	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown
Nord	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999	Unknown

How Gyoraku Karakara compares with nearby options at a similar price tier.

Also Consider

Tenteko Mukonosou ten, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Taniguchi, Notable alternative
majide hamal, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Ramen Senmon Nagomi Mukonosou ten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Nord, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999

At JPY 8,000 to JPY 9,999, Gyoraku Karakara occupies a higher price tier than most Amagasaki izakayas, delivering award-recognized seafood execution for diners willing to pay for it. Tenteko Mukonosou ten runs JPY 3,000 to JPY 3,999 for dinner, offering a middle ground between Gyoraku Karakara's premium positioning and the city's budget-friendly options, solid for groups who want variety without the four-figure check. Majide Hamal at JPY 2,000 to JPY 2,999 and Ramen Senmon Nagomi Mukonosou ten under JPY 2,000 serve casual diners looking for quick plates and low tabs, but neither carries the Tabelog 100 credential or the fish-sourcing depth that defines Gyoraku Karakara.

Booking difficulty favors the lower-priced peers, Tenteko Mukonosou ten and Nord (under JPY 2,000) accept walk-ins more readily, while Gyoraku Karakara's phone-only reservation system and 46-seat capacity mean advance planning is necessary, especially on weekends. For splurge-worthy seafood with award backing, Gyoraku Karakara justifies its premium; for value-driven neighborhood izakaya dining, Majide Hamal delivers without the formality or the price. Taniguchi offers another Amagasaki option, though pricing and format details are less defined, worth a call if the others are full.