Denpachi
傳八
Fugu in Takaragaike & Kitayama, Kyoto, 8 min walk from Kitayama Station
Our analysis
- #1of 10 fugu restaurants in Kyoto
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook by phone
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 1
In our ranking, Denpachi is 1st of the 10 fugu restaurants in Kyoto. 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. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 2 of the 10 fugu restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (4 of its 14 seats) and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥14,000 on both Ikyu and its website; ¥18,000 on both Ikyu and its website.
How it compares
Fugu restaurants in Kyoto City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denpachi | #1 | ¥14,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Kitayama | Tue, Wed |
| Kappo Okada | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 14 min, Kitano-Hakubaichō | — |
| Hibanaya Fugu Ryori Ten | #3 | ¥11,500 | — | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 6 min, Chayama·Kyōto-Geijutsudaigaku | — |
| Kyoryori Satsuki | #4 | ¥15,600 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Sun |
| Kappou Nakagawa Sanjo Kiyamachi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Mutsu no Ie | — | ¥21,780 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | 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, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Denpachi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-791-1003 (+81-75-791-1003 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? Fugu 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)
Dinner course
鍋コース
Dinner · 2–8 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
What is served (4)（menu in Japanese）
- つき出し
- ぶつぎり(てっさに変更可 *前日まで)
- てっちり（鍋）
- 雑炊（漬物付き）
¥14,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Dinner course
鍋無しコース
Dinner · 2–8 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
What is served (5)（menu in Japanese）
- つき出し
- ぶつぎり(てっさに変更可 *前日まで)
- 焼きふぐ
- から揚げ
- 雑炊（漬物付き）
¥18,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
¥4,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
焼きふぐコース
Dinner · 2–8 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
What is served (5)（menu in Japanese）
- つき出し
- ぶつぎり(てっさに変更可 *前日まで)
- 焼きふぐ
- てっちり（鍋）
- 雑炊（漬物付き）
¥19,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥1,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
から揚げコース
Dinner · 2–8 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- つき出し
- ぶつぎり(てっさに変更可 *前日まで)
- 焼きふぐ
- から揚げ
- てっちり（鍋）
- 雑炊（漬物付き）
¥22,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥3,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
蒸しふぐコース
Dinner · 2–8 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Sea urchin
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- つきだし
- ぶつぎり(てっさに変更可 *前日まで)
- 焼きふぐ
- 唐揚げ
- 蒸しふぐ
- ふぐの炊き込みご飯
¥25,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$170
¥3,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
極みコース
Dinner · 2–8 guests
¥35,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$230
¥10,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge (part of the fee) |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 17:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14, including 4 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is an ashtray outside the shop. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Opened | November 1976 |
Getting there
8 min walk (670 m) from Kitayama Station, Exit 4.
Also near: Kitaōji (Exit 1): 12 min
- Leave Kitayama Station by Exit 4 and walk west for 160 m.
- Bear right and walk 170 m.
- Turn left and walk 320 m.
Denpachi is on your right.
On your right
Look for
傳八
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
傳八京都府京都市北区上賀茂薮田町57-3
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 57-3 Kamigamo Yabutacho Kita-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 603-8062 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 9-minute walk from Kitayama Station on the Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Denpachi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge (part of the fee)) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Denpachi closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Denpachi?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Denpachi?
Kitayama Station, about 8 minutes on foot (670 m). Kitaōji 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.