Higashiyama Tsukasa
ひがしやま 司
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 2 min walk from Higashiyama Station
Our analysis
- #9of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥30,250least expensive dinner course; median ¥30,000
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 2
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Higashiyama Tsukasa is 9th of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 20th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥30,250 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥30,000 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), The Tabelog Award every year since 2024 (3 times; one of 45 in Kyoto in this guide with that run), and Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. 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). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥30,250 on both Tabelog 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higashiyama Tsukasa | #20 | ¥30,250 | ¥30,250 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Higashiyama | Mon, Sun |
| Kappo Hassun | #23 | ¥27,500 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Shorenin Monzeki Mae Tsukioka | #24 | ¥30,000 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Higashiyama | Tue, Wed |
| Higashiyama Ogata | #25 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Higashiyama | Tue |
| Kikunoi Honten | #26 | ¥37,950 | ¥37,950 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 13 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Nishi | #27 | ¥26,000 | ¥16,000 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 9 min, Gion-shijo | 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 Higashiyama Tsukasa
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-771-4696 (+81-75-771-4696 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
Seasonal Omakase Course (Dinner)Most booked
Dinner · 12 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥30,250
per person, tax incl., ≈$200
Cheapest
Seasonal Omakase Course (Lunch)Most booked
Lunch · 12 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 2–9 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥30,250
per person, tax incl., ≈$200
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥50,000–59,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:30–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 9 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 9 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Setting | Counter seating |
| Opened | November 2021 |
Getting there
2 min walk (130 m) from Higashiyama Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Sanjō Keihan: 9 min · Keage: 10 min
- Leave Higashiyama Station by Exit 1 and walk east for 130 m.
You arrive at Higashiyama Tsukasa.
Look for
ひがしやま 司
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
ひがしやま 司京都府京都市東山区西町127 三条白川橋ビル 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 127 Nishimachi Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0037 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 2 minutes walk from Higashiyama Station on the Tozai Subway Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nanzen-ji Temple, 1.1 km, about 18 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Higashiyama Tsukasa has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Higashiyama Tsukasa in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does Higashiyama Tsukasa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥30,000–39,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Higashiyama Tsukasa closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Higashiyama Tsukasa?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to Higashiyama Tsukasa?
Higashiyama Station, about 2 minutes on foot (130 m). Sanjō Keihan Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Higashiyama Tsukasa have a Michelin star?
Yes. Higashiyama Tsukasa has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.