Droit
French in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto, 11 min walk from Demachiyanagi Station
Our analysis
- ¥27,830least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,500
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: TableCheck
All 17 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥27,830 (on Ikyu), 92% above the ¥14,500 median of the 21 French restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide). From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck and OMAKASE; 32 of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a private room (for 6), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
French 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atoll Terrasse Kamogawa | — | ¥8,800 | ¥5,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Tue, Sat, Sun |
| Droit | — | ¥27,830 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 11 min, Demachiyanagi | — |
| Ueru_ueru | — | ¥10,000 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 7 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | Mon |
| Shinka | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Wed |
| Grill Green | — | ¥14,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Fri, Sun |
| Private Restaurant R | — | ¥16,500 | ¥9,680 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Katsura | Mon, Tue |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English, Chinese, Korean |
| Payment | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sofa seating, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Droit
- Book online in English on TableCheck or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5868-9509 (+81-50-5868-9509 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kyoto.
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
【Menu Droit】おまかせコース
Dinner · 2–8 guests
¥27,830
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$190
Cheapest
Dinner course
【Menu Evidemment】おまかせコース
Dinner · 2–8 guests
¥37,510
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$250
¥9,680 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 25 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 25 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | Smart casual is recommended. We do not allow extremely casual attire such as shorts or sandals for men. We recommend that men wear a jacket. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Sofa seating, Open terrace, Wheelchair access, Stand-up bar, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available, English menu, Multilingual staff available (English, Chinese, Korean) |
| Opened | January 2026 |
Getting there
11 min walk (840 m) from Demachiyanagi Station, Exit 4.
Also near: Mototanaka: 13 min · Jingū-Marutamachi (Exit 5): 15 min
- Leave Demachiyanagi Station by Exit 4 and walk south for 160 m.
- Turn right onto Imaidegawa Street and walk 120 m.
- Turn right and walk 370 m.
- Turn right and walk 110 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
Droit is on your left.
On your left
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京都府京都市左京区吉田泉殿町8 関西日仏学館 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 8, Kyoto 606-8301 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - City bus: 1-minute walk from Kyoto University Main Gate. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Droit has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Droit in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred French restaurants in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does Droit cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Droit have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
What is the nearest station to Droit?
Demachiyanagi Station, about 11 minutes on foot (840 m). Mototanaka Station is about 16 minutes away.
Does Droit have a dress code?
Smart casual is recommended. We do not allow extremely casual attire such as shorts or sandals for men. We recommend that men wear a jacket.
Does Droit have a Michelin star?
Yes. Droit 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.