Funaokayama Shimizu
船岡山 清水
Kaiseki in Takaragaike & Kitayama, Kyoto, 19 min walk from Kuramaguchi Station
Our analysis
- ¥17,300least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,520
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 8 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 1
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥17,300 (on Pocket Concierge), 19% above the ¥14,520 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,800 (on Pocket Concierge) is 15% below the ¥8,000 median of 21. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and OMAKASE; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,800, 61% below its least expensive dinner course), and Sundays (8 of the 17 kaiseki restaurants in Takaragaike & Kitayama say they open then). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥23,100 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥34,600 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funaokayama Shimizu | — | ¥17,300 | ¥6,800 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 19 min, Kuramaguchi | Wed |
| Shimogamo Ichima | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥5,500 | Phone only | — | 8 min, Kitaōji | Wed |
| Yakkou Kaiseki Murasakino | — | ¥12,100 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 10 min, Kitaōji | Wed, Sun |
| Daitokuji Sushi Cho | — | ¥7,700 | ¥7,700 | Online, Japanese only | — | 15 min, Kitaōji | — |
| Rakuhoku Nakayama | — | ¥11,000 | ¥7,150 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Kitayama | Wed, Sun |
| Aoi Konshin Yamada | — | ¥16,500 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Kitaōji | Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Gluten-free |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Funaokayama Shimizu
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-286-3373 (+81-75-286-3373 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Lunch Exclusive Course
Lunch
¥6,800
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
Seasonal Course – JPY 11,500
Lunch
¥11,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$80
¥4,700 more than the one above
Seasonal Course – JPY 17,300
Lunch
¥17,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
¥5,800 more than the one above
Seasonal Course – JPY 17,300
Dinner
¥17,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
Seasonal Course – JPY 23,100
Dinner
¥23,100
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥5,800 more than the one above
Seasonal Course – JPY 34,600
Dinner
¥34,600
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$230
¥11,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Service charge | Service charge: 5% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 7 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Opened | February 2018 |
Getting there
19 min walk (1,500 m) from Kuramaguchi Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Kitaōji (Exit 2): 20 min
- Leave Kuramaguchi Station by Exit 2 and walk south for 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 780 m.
- Turn right at T&T onto Inokuma street and walk 130 m.
- Turn left onto Kenkun-dōri and walk 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 110 m.
- Bear left onto Kenkun-dōri and walk 240 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
Funaokayama Shimizu is on your right.
On your right
Look for
船岡山 清水
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
船岡山 清水京都府京都市北区紫野東船岡町20-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 20-2 Kita-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 603-0000 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | About a 6-minute walk from the city bus stop "Kenkun Jinja Mae" and about a 22-minute walk from the subway station "Kitayama.". |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Funaokayama Shimizu is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Funaokayama Shimizu in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Funaokayama Shimizu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 5%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Funaokayama Shimizu closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Funaokayama Shimizu?
Kuramaguchi Station, about 19 minutes on foot (1,500 m). Kitaōji Station is about 23 minutes away.
Is Funaokayama Shimizu in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Funaokayama Shimizu 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, Pocket Concierge, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.