Hirosawa
廣澤
Chinese in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 7 min walk from Shijō Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 Chinese restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
- 82%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a lower dinner budget
- 3 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 4
Inside 5
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Hirosawa is 1st of the 3 Chinese restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi and 2nd of 13 in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 82% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and higher than that of 69% of its Chinese restaurants. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026, The Tabelog Award every year since 2024 (3 times; one of 45 in Kyoto in this guide with that run), and Tabelog 100 in 2024 and 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 5 of the 13 Chinese restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter and a private room (for 2 or 4).
How it compares
Chinese restaurants in Kyoto City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninshu Rou | #1 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | Gold 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | — | — |
| Hirosawa | #2 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 7 min, Shijō | Sun |
| Nishibuchi Hanten | #3 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 9 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Saika | #4 | ¥33,275 | — | Online, Japanese only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 12 min, Tōfukuji | — |
| Chinese Sai guu | #5 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | No public phone or online | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Kyo Seika | #6 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 6 min, Higashiyama | — |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Hirosawa
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-200-9783 (+81-75-200-9783 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–19:30, 19:45–22:15 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–19:30, 19:45–22:15 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–19:30, 19:45–22:15 |
| Thursday | 17:00–19:30, 19:45–22:15 |
| Friday | 17:00–19:30, 19:45–22:15 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–19:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Opened | March 2023 |
Getting there
7 min walk (570 m) from Shijō Station.
Also near: Karasuma: 8 min · Karasuma Oike (Exit 6): 9 min
- Leave Shijō Station and walk west for 30 m.
- Turn right at nana's green tea onto Muromachi street and walk 160 m.
- Turn left at Lawson onto Nishikikōji Street and walk 130 m.
- Turn right onto Shinmachi Street and walk 130 m.
- Turn left at Kyoto Shimmachi-Takoyakushi Post Office onto Takoyakushi-dori and walk 80 m.
Hirosawa is on your right.
On your right
Look for
廣澤
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
廣澤京都府京都市中京区不動町183
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 183 Fudocho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-8215 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 9 minutes walk from Shijo Station or Karasuma Station. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Hirosawa is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Hirosawa in the Michelin Guide
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2026
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2024
Questions visitors ask
How much does Hirosawa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥30,000–39,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Hirosawa closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Hirosawa?
Shijō Station, about 7 minutes on foot (570 m). Karasuma Station is about 8 minutes away.
Is Hirosawa in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Hirosawa is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
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.