Ayanokoji Karatsu
綾小路 唐津
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Shijō Station
Our analysis
- #4of 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
- ¥27,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥28,800
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 8 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 5
Inside 2
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Ayanokoji Karatsu is 4th of the 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi and 51st of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥27,500 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥28,800 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥19,800 (on Ikyu) is 26% above the ¥15,730 median of 21. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2025 (5 times), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4), and a less expensive lunch (from ¥19,800, 28% below its least expensive dinner course).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yokoi | #50 | ¥27,500 | ¥16,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 5 min, Gojō | Mon |
| Ayanokoji Karatsu | #51 | ¥27,500 | ¥19,800 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Shijō | Sun |
| Wagokoro Izumi | #53 | ¥20,790 | ¥13,860 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2023 · Tabelog 100 2023 | 1 min, Shijō | Mon |
| Godan Miyazawa | #60 | ¥16,335 | ¥9,680 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2019 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 4 min, Gojō | Tue |
| Miyagawacho Hotta | #69 | ¥26,400 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 3 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Sun |
| Yakiniku Yamachan | #73 | ¥13,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 7 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Wed |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Ayanokoji Karatsu
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-365-2227 (+81-75-365-2227 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
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
ランチ限定コース
Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Sashimi
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- 向付
- お椀
- 造里
- 八寸
- 焼物
- 焚合
- 御飯・汁・香物
- 菓子・おうす
¥19,800
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
Cheapest
Dinner course
造里、八寸、焼物、焚合など
Dinner · 2–8 guests
- Sashimi
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- 向付
- お椀
- 造里
- 八寸
- 焼物
- 焚合
- 御飯・汁・香物
- 菓子・おうす
¥27,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
¥7,700 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Excluding tax and including service charge |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking space available |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Opened | November 2017 |
Getting there
5 min walk (380 m) from Shijō Station.
Also near: Karasuma: 6 min · Ōmiya (Exit 2A): 9 min
- Leave Shijō Station and walk west for 30 m.
- Turn left at nana's green tea and walk 100 m.
- Turn right onto Ayanokoji dori and walk 230 m.
You arrive at Ayanokoji Karatsu.
Look for
綾小路 唐津
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
綾小路 唐津京都府京都市下京区綾小路通新町西入ル矢田町113-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 113-1 -, Kyoto 600-8442 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 376 meters from Shijo Station (Kyoto City Subway) and 400 meters from Karasuma Station (Hankyu). |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Ayanokoji Karatsu has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Ayanokoji Karatsu in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ayanokoji Karatsu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Excluding tax and including service charge) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ayanokoji Karatsu closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Ayanokoji Karatsu?
Shijō Station, about 5 minutes on foot (380 m). Karasuma Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Ayanokoji Karatsu have a Michelin star?
Yes. Ayanokoji Karatsu has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.