Chinnen
珍念
Sushi in Takaragaike & Kitayama, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Kuramaguchi Station
Our analysis
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 8 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 18% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 21% of its sushi restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 20 of the 64 sushi restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Sushi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hide Zushi | #14 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 8 min, Matsugasaki | Mon |
| Sushi Kawano | #19 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 9 min, Kitaōji | Mon |
| Shimogamo Ichima | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥5,500 | Phone only | — | 8 min, Kitaōji | Wed |
| Daitokuji Sushi Cho | — | ¥7,700 | ¥7,700 | Online, Japanese only | — | 15 min, Kitaōji | — |
| Chinnen | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Kuramaguchi | Wed |
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 |
How to book Chinnen
- Call 075-451-5859 (+81-75-451-5859 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Sushi nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 17:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 17:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 17:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | 17:00–21:30 |
Seats and rooms
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Opened | August 1991 |
Getting there
4 min walk (290 m) from Kuramaguchi Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Kitaōji (Exit 5): 4 min · Imadegawa (Exit 1): 14 min
- Leave Kuramaguchi Station by Exit 2 and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn left at Lawson onto Karasuma Street and walk 180 m.
- Turn right onto Karasuma Street and walk 60 m.
You arrive at Chinnen.
Look for
珍念
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
珍念京都府京都市北区烏丸紫明上ル小山西花池町6
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6 -, Kyoto 603-8148 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Kyoto City Subway, 3-minute walk from Kuramaguchi Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Chinnen cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Chinnen closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Chinnen?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Chinnen?
Kuramaguchi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (290 m). Kitaōji Station is about 8 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.