Hari Se
はり清
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Kiyomizu-Gojō Station
Our analysis
- ¥8,470least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,600
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed TuesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 16 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 14
Inside 1
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥8,470 (on Ikyu), 52% below the ¥17,600 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥5,000 (on Ikyu) is 47% below the ¥9,500 median of 21. 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 private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,000, 41% below its least expensive dinner course), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥8,470 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥13,915 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niomon Mui | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Sun |
| Gion Yuyama | — | ¥15,000 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Hari Se | — | ¥8,470 | ¥5,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 4 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Tue |
| Sushi Kappo Nakaichi | — | ¥23,760 | ¥23,760 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2022 | 7 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Iwasaki | — | ¥15,600 | ¥8,400 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Sakamoto | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Hari Se
- 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 050-5593-0650 (+81-50-5593-0650 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.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Lunch Course A【Table】
Lunch
¥8,470
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Kaiseki Lunch【Private room】
Lunch
¥13,915
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
¥5,445 more than the one above
Kaiseki A
Dinner
¥13,915
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
Kaiseki B
Dinner
¥16,445
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
¥2,530 more than the one above
Kaiseki C
Dinner
¥18,975
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥2,530 more than the one above
Kaiseki D
Dinner
¥25,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$170
¥6,325 more than the one above
Omakase Kaiseki
Dinner
¥31,625
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$210
¥6,325 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 100 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking We have provided an ashtray at the entrance. Please smoke there. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises |
Getting there
4 min walk (300 m) from Kiyomizu-Gojō Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Shichijō (Exit 6): 9 min · Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 16 min
- Leave Kiyomizu-Gojō Station by Exit 2 and walk east for 240 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
Hari Se is on your right.
On your right
Look for
はり清
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
はり清京都府京都市東山区大黒町通五条下ル袋町
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | Daikokucho (Yamatoojidori) Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0008 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Keihan Kamo-Tō Line, get off at Shimizu Gojo and walk for 5 minutes. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Sanjūsangen-dō, 760 m, about 12 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Six Senses Kyoto, 500 m, about 8 min walk
- Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, 670 m, about 11 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Hari Se cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Hari Se have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Hari Se closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays.
Can I bring children to Hari Se?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Hari Se?
Kiyomizu-Gojō Station, about 4 minutes on foot (300 m). Shichijō Station is about 11 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.