Chimoto
ちもと
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 1 min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 60% of its kaiseki restaurants. 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 private room and a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 33% below its dinner budget).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokumaru | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Wed |
| Takasegawa Maki | — | ¥13,200 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Roji to no Moto | — | ¥19,800 | ¥6,900 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Mon |
| Jojoen Yugen Tei Kyoto | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Karasuma | — |
| Chimoto | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Kappou Taira | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Shijō | Mon |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Chimoto
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-351-1846 (+81-75-351-1846 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | 15% service charge, no room charge |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 100 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area Smoking area available in the building The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, A house restaurant, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Open terrace |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
Getting there
1 min walk (100 m) from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station.
Also near: Gion-shijo (Exit 3): 2 min · Sanjo: 9 min
- Leave Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Bear left at McDonald's and walk 40 m.
- Turn right at Sukiya onto Saiseki Street and walk 40 m.
Chimoto is on your left.
On your left
Look for
ちもと
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
ちもと京都府京都市下京区西石垣通四条下ル斉藤町140-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 140-5 Shimogyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 600-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Right next to Shijo Kawaramachi Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nishiki Market, 480 m, about 8 min walk
From the restaurant's website
| Name | Chimoto Kyoto |
|---|
As stated on chimoto.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Chimoto cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (15% service charge, no room charge) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Chimoto?
Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, about 1 minute on foot (100 m). Gion-shijo Station is about 2 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.