Hyotei
瓢亭 本店
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Keage Station
Our analysis
- #19of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- 82%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a lower dinner budget
- ★★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 3
Inside 4
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Hyotei is 19th of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 35th of 332 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 79% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 6 in Kyoto in this guide), The Tabelog Award 8 times (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024), and Tabelog 100 in 2021 and 2023. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge, TableCheck, and OMAKASE; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gion Owatari | #30 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 8 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Sakagawa | #32 | ¥21,780 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Nishikawa | #33 | ¥33,000 | ¥15,730 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 11 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Hyotei | #35 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★★ · Bronze 2024 · Tabelog 100 2023 | 6 min, Keage | Wed |
| Sumibi Kappo Ifuki | #39 | ¥33,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Ankyu | #40 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2025 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Hyotei
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, TableCheck or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-771-4116 (+81-75-771-4116 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Special Omakase Kaiseki with 1 Drink
Dinner
¥46,805
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$310
Cheapest
Special Omakase Kaiseki with 1 Drink
Lunch
¥46,805
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$310
Special Omakase Kaiseki with 1 Drink
Dinner
¥53,130
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$350
¥6,325 more than the one above
Special Omakase Kaiseki with 1 Drink
Lunch
¥53,130
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$350
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 |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–13:00, 17:00–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–13:00, 17:00–19:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00–13:00, 17:00–19:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–13:00, 17:00–19:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–13:00, 17:00–19:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–13:00, 17:00–19:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 98 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine |
Getting there
6 min walk (510 m) from Keage Station.
Also near: Higashiyama (Exit 1): 9 min · Sanjō Keihan: 16 min
- Leave Keage Station and walk north for 100 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 280 m.
- Bear left and walk 110 m.
Hyotei is on your right.
On your right
Look for
瓢亭 本店
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
瓢亭 本店京都府京都市左京区南禅寺草川町35
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 35 Nanzenji Kusagawacho Sakyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 606-8437 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 472 meters from Keage. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nanzen-ji Temple, 680 m, about 11 min walk
- Heian Shrine, 720 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: three stars
Hyotei has three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Hyotei in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Hyotei 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.
Does Hyotei have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Hyotei closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Hyotei?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Hyotei?
Keage Station, about 6 minutes on foot (510 m). Higashiyama Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Hyotei have a Michelin star?
Yes. Hyotei has three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.