Hirano Ya
平野屋
Kaiseki in Arashiyama, Saga & Hozukyo, Kyoto, 21 min walk from Torokko Arashiyama Station
Our analysis
- #3of 9 kaiseki restaurants in Arashiyama, Saga & Hozukyo
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Hirano Ya is 3rd of the 9 kaiseki restaurants in Arashiyama, Saga & Hozukyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 18% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 21% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8) and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Arashiyama, Saga & Hozukyo 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 Matsu | #52 | ¥16,500 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2022 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Matsuo-taisha | Wed |
| Hirano Ya | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Phone only | — | 21 min, Torokko Arashiyama | — |
| Hoshinoya Kyoto Dining | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 21 min, Arashiyama | — |
| Kumahiko | — | ¥15,730 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Arashiyama | Tue, Wed |
| Kyo Suiran | — | ¥28,463 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 8 min, Torokko Arashiyama | — |
| Tsutaya | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 21 min, Torokko Arashiyama | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Hirano Ya
- Call 075-861-0359 (+81-75-861-0359 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥2,000–2,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥2,000–2,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–17:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–17:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–17:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Tatami room, Open terrace |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Take-out |
Getting there
21 min walk (1,710 m) from Torokko Arashiyama Station.
- Leave Torokko Arashiyama Station and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 130 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Bear right and walk 80 m.
- Turn right at MUSEUM Richo and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at MUSEUM Richo and walk 290 m.
- Turn left onto Kyoto Hiyoshi Miyama Line and walk 180 m.
- Bear right onto Kyoto Hiyoshi Miyama Line and walk 290 m.
- Bear left onto Kyoto Hiyoshi Miyama Line and walk 590 m.
You arrive at Hirano Ya.
Look for
平野屋
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
平野屋京都府京都市右京区嵯峨鳥居本仙翁町16
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 16 Sagatoriimoto Sennocho Ukyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 616-8437 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Get off at JR Sagano Line Saga-Arashiyama Station, Keifuku Arashiyama Line Arashiyama Station, or Hankyu Arashiyama Line Arashiyama Station. Take a bus from Kyoto Bus Arashiyama Stop or Keifuku Arashiyama Station Front Bus Stop for about 10 minutes and get off at Toriimoto Bus Stop. 5 minutes walk. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Hirano Ya cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥2,000–2,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Hirano Ya?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Hirano Ya?
Torokko Arashiyama Station, about 21 minutes on foot (1,710 m).
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.