Gosho Iwasaki
御所 岩さき
Kaiseki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Marutamachi Station
Our analysis
- #93of 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto
- ¥23,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥20,000
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 17 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 3
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Gosho Iwasaki is 93rd of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥23,000 (on Ikyu), 15% above the ¥20,000 median of the 21 kaiseki 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 OMAKASE; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Kaiseki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempura Mizuki | #86 | ¥24,000 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Tue, Wed |
| Japanese cuisine Sakuragawa | #91 | ¥22,000 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Sun |
| Gosho Iwasaki | #93 | ¥23,000 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 3 min, Marutamachi | Wed |
| Sushi Obino | #99 | ¥14,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 8 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Takezaki | — | ¥33,000 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | Bronze 2020 | 5 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Wine to Washoku Mikuri | — | ¥20,000 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
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 |
How to book Gosho Iwasaki
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5592-4506 (+81-50-5592-4506 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kyoto.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Dinner Seasonal Delicacies Omakase Course ◆ Counter or Table SeatingMost booked
Dinner · 3 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (13)
- Appetizer
- Warm Dish
- Sashimi
- Soup
- Grilled Dish
- Small Bowl
- Simmered Dish
- Fried Dish
- Vinegared Dish
- Steamed Rice
- Pickles & Soup
- Dessert
- Sweets
¥23,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge: 5% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
Getting there
3 min walk (220 m) from Marutamachi Station.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 1): 11 min · Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae: 15 min
- Leave Marutamachi Station and walk east for 110 m.
- Turn right onto Marutamachi Street and walk 40 m.
You arrive at Gosho Iwasaki.
Look for
御所 岩さき
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
御所 岩さき京都府京都市中京区間之町通丸太町下ル東側大津町660
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 660 Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Marutamachi Station on the Subway Karasuma Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kyoto Imperial Palace, 930 m, about 15 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Gosho Iwasaki has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Gosho Iwasaki in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
From the restaurant's website
| Owner | 岩崎 義則 |
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As stated on gosho-iwasaki.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gosho Iwasaki cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 5%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gosho Iwasaki closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Gosho Iwasaki?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Gosho Iwasaki?
Marutamachi Station, about 3 minutes on foot (220 m). Karasuma Oike Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Gosho Iwasaki have a Michelin star?
Yes. Gosho Iwasaki 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.