Da YUGE
Italian in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Karasuma Oike Station
Our analysis
- ¥22,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥22,000 (on Tabelog), 47% above the ¥15,000 median of the 21 Italian restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 18 of the 41 Italian restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter.
How it compares
Italian restaurants in Imperial Palace Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludens | #13 | ¥8,800 | ¥6,800 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Marutamachi | Mon |
| Bini | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | ¥14,520 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Marutamachi | Mon |
| La Locanda The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥6,500 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| mane | — | ¥11,000 | ¥8,360 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Da YUGE | — | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Karasuma Oike | Sun |
| Etto | — | ¥13,200 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 13 min, Marutamachi | 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 | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Da YUGE
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5868-8352 (+81-50-5868-8352 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Menu Degustazione◆Enjoy approximately 10 seasonal dishes from Kyoto using the chef's recommended ingredients. We also re
3 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (4)
- Appetizers
- Pasta Dishes
- Main Dish
- Desserts
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 5% |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 13 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 13 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking area outside. |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | Smart casual. Please refrain from wearing beach sandals or overly casual clothing. Additionally, please avoid strong fragrances. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
| Opened | April 2026 |
Getting there
6 min walk (450 m) from Karasuma Oike Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae: 6 min · Marutamachi: 11 min
- Leave Karasuma Oike Station by Exit 1 and walk east for 10 m.
- Turn left onto Kurumayacho Street and walk 140 m.
- Turn right onto Oshikōji Street and walk 270 m.
Da YUGE is on your left.
On your left
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京都府京都市中京区堺町通押小路上ル竹屋町158-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 158-2 -, Kyoto 604-0823 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | About a 5-minute walk from the Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line "Karasuma Oike" Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 730 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Da YUGE is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Da YUGE in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Da YUGE cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 5%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Da YUGE closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Da YUGE?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Da YUGE?
Karasuma Oike Station, about 6 minutes on foot (450 m). Marutamachi Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Da YUGE have a dress code?
Smart casual. Please refrain from wearing beach sandals or overly casual clothing. Additionally, please avoid strong fragrances.
Is Da YUGE in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Da YUGE is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
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.