Godan Miyazawa
ごだん 宮ざわ
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Gojō Station
Our analysis
- #6of 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
- ¥16,335least expensive dinner course; median ¥27,500
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed TuesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 6 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 4
Inside 2
In our ranking, Godan Miyazawa is 6th of the 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi and 60th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,335 (on Ikyu), 41% below the ¥27,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥9,680 (on Pocket Concierge) is 41% below the ¥16,500 median of 21. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide), The Tabelog Award 3 times (2017, 2018, and 2019), and Tabelog 100 in 2021. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4), a less expensive lunch (from ¥9,680, 41% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥16,335 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥9,680 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yokoi | #50 | ¥27,500 | ¥16,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 5 min, Gojō | Mon |
| Ayanokoji Karatsu | #51 | ¥27,500 | ¥19,800 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Shijō | Sun |
| Wagokoro Izumi | #53 | ¥20,790 | ¥13,860 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2023 · Tabelog 100 2023 | 1 min, Shijō | Mon |
| Godan Miyazawa | #60 | ¥16,335 | ¥9,680 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2019 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 4 min, Gojō | Tue |
| Miyagawacho Hotta | #69 | ¥26,400 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 3 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Sun |
| Yakiniku Yamachan | #73 | ¥13,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 7 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Wed |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Godan Miyazawa
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-708-6364 (+81-75-708-6364 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kyoto.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
The afternoon course costs 8,000 yen
Lunch
¥9,680
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Omakase 13,500Yen
Lunch
¥16,335
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
¥6,655 more than the one above
Chef's choice dinner course
Dinner
¥24,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
¥7,865 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–13:45, 18:00–20:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00–13:45, 18:00–20:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–13:45, 18:00–20:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–13:45, 18:00–20:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–13:45, 18:00–20:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–13:45, 18:00–20:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | none |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Opened | July 2014 |
Getting there
4 min walk (330 m) from Gojō Station.
Also near: Shijō: 6 min · Karasuma (Exit 19): 9 min
- Leave Gojō Station and walk east for 20 m.
- Turn left at The Pocket Hotel Karasuma Gojo onto Akezunomon Street and walk 140 m.
- Turn right onto Manjuji-dori and walk 70 m.
- Turn left onto Higashinotōin Street and walk 70 m.
Godan Miyazawa is on your left.
On your left
Look for
ごだん 宮ざわ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
ごだん 宮ざわ京都府京都市下京区東洞院通万寿寺上ル大江町557
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 557 -, Kyoto 600-8402 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | About a 3-minute walk from Exit 1 of Gojo Station on the Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Godan Miyazawa has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Godan Miyazawa in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Godan Miyazawa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Godan Miyazawa closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays.
What is the nearest station to Godan Miyazawa?
Gojō Station, about 4 minutes on foot (330 m). Shijō Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Godan Miyazawa have a dress code?
none
Does Godan Miyazawa have a Michelin star?
Yes. Godan Miyazawa has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.