HANA-Kitcho
HANA吉兆
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 2 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 5
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, and lower than that of 60% of its kaiseki restaurants. 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; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter and a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥11,385 on both Ikyu and its website; ¥18,975 on both Ikyu and its website.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minokichi Honten Takeshigerou | — | ¥22,000 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 7 min, Keage | — |
| Gion Kawakami | — | ¥12,100 | ¥5,445 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| HANA-Kitcho | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Kushi Kanzashi Kyu | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Sanjo | — |
| Gion Yamagishi | — | ¥27,500 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Kyoto Gion Tempura Yasaka Endo | — | ¥18,080 | ¥8,701 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2023 | 9 min, Gion-shijo | — |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book HANA-Kitcho
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5457-5426 (+81-50-5457-5426 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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)
Course
限定10食【鰻蒲焼き懐石】全5品
Dinner / Lunch · 5 dishes · 2–6 guests
- Eel
- Kaiseki
What is served (5)（menu in Japanese）
- 【八寸】
- 【煮物椀】
- 【焼 物】 鰻蒲焼き（1/2匹）
- 【御 飯】 炊き立て白御飯、香の物
- 【菓 子】 ソフトクリーム
¥11,385
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$80
Cheapest
Course
【懐石】煮物椀、焼物、焚合など全8品
Dinner / Lunch · 8 dishes · 2–6 guests
- Kaiseki
- Eel
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- 【向 付】 穴子焼霜の酢物
- 【煮物椀】 コクハンアラ
- 【造 り】 季節の魚3種（鰤、烏賊など）
- 【八 寸】 季節の物
- 【焼 物】 魴幽庵焼
- 【焚 合】 海老芋の焚合
- 【御 飯】 九条葱御飯、赤出汁、香の物
- 【果 物】 季節の果物のゼリー寄せ
¥18,975
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥7,590 more than the one above
Course
限定10食【炭火焼近江牛フィレステーキ懐石】全5品
Dinner / Lunch · 5 dishes · 2–6 guests
- Wagyu
- Kaiseki
What is served (5)（menu in Japanese）
- 【八寸】
- 【煮物椀】
- 【焼 物】 炭火焼近江牛ステーキ（100g）
- 【御 飯】 炊き立て白御飯、香の物
- 【菓 子】 ソフトクリーム
¥18,975
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
Course
【近江牛フィレしゃぶ懐石】全5品
Dinner / Lunch · 5 dishes · 2–6 guests
- Wagyu
- Kaiseki
- Shabu-shabu
What is served (5)（menu in Japanese）
- 【八寸】
- 【煮物椀】
- 【焼 物】 近江牛フィレしゃぶ（100g）
- 【御 飯】 炊き立て白御飯、香の物
- 【菓 子】 ソフトクリーム
¥20,240
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥1,265 more than the one above
Course
【懐石】村沢牛のすき鍋懐石
Dinner / Lunch · 2–6 guests
- Kaiseki
- Wagyu
- Snow crab
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (4)（menu in Japanese）
- 【向 付】 松葉蟹の酢物
- 【鍋 物】 すき鍋（村沢牛120g、豆腐、季節の野菜）
- 【〆 め】 HANAうどん 又は 炊き立て白御飯
- 【果 物】 季節の果物2種
¥25,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$170
¥5,060 more than the one above
Course
【懐石】村沢牛のしゃぶしゃぶ懐石
Dinner / Lunch · 2–6 guests
- Kaiseki
- Shabu-shabu
- Wagyu
- Snow crab
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (4)（menu in Japanese）
- 【向 付】 松葉蟹の酢物
- 【鍋 物】 しゃぶしゃぶ鍋 （村沢牛120g、豆腐、季節の野菜）
- 【〆 め】 HANAうどん 又は 炊き立て白御飯
- 【果 物】 季節の果物2種
¥25,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$170
Course
【懐石】煮物椀、季節の八寸、焼物など全10品
Dinner / Lunch · 10 dishes · 2–6 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Snow crab
What is served (10)（menu in Japanese）
- 【向 付】 松葉蟹の酢物
- 【煮物椀】 コクハンアラ
- 【造 り】 季節の魚3種（鰤、烏賊など）
- 【箸休】 茶碗蒸し
- 【八 寸】 季節の物
- 【焼 物】 甘鯛塩焼
- 【焚 合】 海老芋
- 【御 飯】 九条葱御飯、地鶏塩焼、赤出汁、香の物
- 【果 物】 季節の果物2種
- 【菓 子】 金団 と 抹茶
¥31,625
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$210
¥6,325 more than the one above
Course
【懐石】全10品の懐石料理と3種のお茶・お菓子のペアリング
Dinner / Lunch · 10 dishes · 2–6 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Snow crab
Drinks pairing included
What is served (10)（menu in Japanese）
- 【向 付】 松葉蟹の酢物
- 【煮物椀】 コクハンアラ
- 【造 り】 季節の魚3種（鰤、烏賊など）
- 【箸休】 茶碗蒸し
- 【八 寸】 季節の物
- 【焼 物】 甘鯛塩焼
- 【焚 合】 海老芋
- 【御 飯】 九条葱御飯、地鶏塩焼、赤出汁、香の物
- 【果 物】 季節の果物2種
- 【菓子・抹茶】 3種類の日本茶とお菓子・抹茶のペアリング
¥35,420
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$240
¥3,795 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
The restaurant's account: @kyotokitcho_official
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Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 50 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-6s may be limited. Check when you book |
| Dress code | none |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
Getting there
2 min walk (120 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 4 min · Sanjo: 8 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 6 and walk east for 70 m.
- Turn right onto Yamato-ohji and walk 30 m.
HANA-Kitcho is on your right.
On your right
Look for
HANA吉兆
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
HANA吉兆京都府京都市東山区大和町3-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-2 Yamatocho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0802 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes on foot from Gion-Shijo Station. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
HANA-Kitcho has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. HANA-Kitcho in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does HANA-Kitcho cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is HANA-Kitcho closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to HANA-Kitcho?
Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-6s may be limited. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to HANA-Kitcho?
Gion-shijo Station, about 2 minutes on foot (120 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 5 minutes away.
Does HANA-Kitcho have a dress code?
none
Does HANA-Kitcho have a Michelin star?
Yes. HANA-Kitcho 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.