Aoi Konshin Yamada
葵献心 やま田
Kaiseki in Takaragaike & Kitayama, Kyoto, 10 min walk from Kitaōji Station
Our analysis
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 2
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥5,500 (on Ikyu) is 29% below the ¥7,700 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,500, 67% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥5,500 on both Ikyu and its website.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Takaragaike & Kitayama with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kyoto | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funaokayama Shimizu | — | ¥17,300 | ¥6,800 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 19 min, Kuramaguchi | Wed |
| Shimogamo Ichima | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥5,500 | Phone only | — | 8 min, Kitaōji | Wed |
| Yakkou Kaiseki Murasakino | — | ¥12,100 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 10 min, Kitaōji | Wed, Sun |
| Daitokuji Sushi Cho | — | ¥7,700 | ¥7,700 | Online, Japanese only | — | 15 min, Kitaōji | — |
| Rakuhoku Nakayama | — | ¥11,000 | ¥7,150 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Kitayama | Wed, Sun |
| Aoi Konshin Yamada | — | ¥16,500 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Kitaōji | 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 | Counter seats, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Aoi Konshin Yamada
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-606-5729 (+81-75-606-5729 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Lunch course
【季節の御膳】全7品
Lunch · 7 dishes · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (15)（menu in Japanese）
- 留肴
- 焼物
- 向付
- 揚物
- 留め椀、御飯、香の物
- 炊合
- 水物
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- Tomezakana
- Yakimono
- Kouduke
- Agemono
- Tomewan、Gohan、Konomono
- Takiawase
- Mizumono
¥5,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Lunch course
ランチ限定【上賀茂】全9品
Lunch · 9 dishes · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (15)（menu in Japanese）
- 先附
- 小吸椀
- 向附
- 煮物
- 焼物
- 揚物
- 強肴
- 留め椀、御飯、香の物
- 水物
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- Sakiduke
- Kozuiwann
- Nimono
- Yakimono
- Agemono
¥11,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
¥5,500 more than the one above
Course
【下鴨】全9品
Dinner / Lunch · 9 dishes · 1–8 guests
- Duck
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (15)（menu in Japanese）
- 先附
- 小吸椀
- 向附
- 煮物
- 焼物
- 揚物
- 強肴
- 留め椀、御飯、香の物
- 水物
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- Sakiduke
- Kozuiwann
- Nimono
- Yakimono
- Agemono
¥16,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
¥5,500 more than the one above
Course
【葵】全9品（季節食材を贅沢に）
Dinner / Lunch · 9 dishes · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Duck
What is served (14)（menu in Japanese）
- 先附
- 小吸椀
- 向附
- 煮物
- 焼物
- 揚物
- 強肴
- 留め椀、御飯、香の物
- 水物
- ----------------------------------
- Sakiduke
- Kozuiwann
- Nimono
- Yakimono
¥22,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Service charge | The service charge is included in the course fee. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Opened | May 2023 |
Getting there
10 min walk (780 m) from Kitaōji Station, Exit 5.
Also near: Kitayama: 11 min · Kuramaguchi (Exit 2): 16 min
- Leave Kitaōji Station by Exit 5 and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 220 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 490 m.
- Turn right onto Shimogamonaka dori and walk 20 m.
Aoi Konshin Yamada is on your left.
On your left
Look for
葵献心 やま田
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
葵献心 やま田京都府京都市左京区下鴨西本町12-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 12-1 Shimogamo Nishihonmachi Sakyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 606-0826 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 10-minute walk from Exit 5 of Kitanoji Station on the Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line. It is a 3-minute walk from the Kyoto City Bus stop "Furitsu Daigaku Mae.". |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Aoi Konshin Yamada cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks and a service charge (The service charge is included in the course fee.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Aoi Konshin Yamada closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Aoi Konshin Yamada?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Aoi Konshin Yamada?
Kitaōji Station, about 10 minutes on foot (780 m). Kitayama Station is about 14 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.