Iida
飯田
Kaiseki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Our analysis
- #1of 51 kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area
- 98%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a lower dinner budget
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥50,000–59,999Book by phone
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 6
In our ranking, Iida is 1st of the 51 kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area and 3rd of 332 in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥50,000–59,999) is higher than that of 98% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and higher than that of 97% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times, 8 of them Gold; one of 33 in Kyoto in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (6 of its 10 seats) and a private room (for 4).
How it compares
Kaiseki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dojin | #1 | budget ¥50,000–59,999 | — | Phone only | Gold 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Sanjō Keihan | — |
| Iida | #3 | budget ¥50,000–59,999 | — | Phone only | Gold 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Niku no Takumi Miyoshi | #4 | ¥60,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Silver 2026 | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Takeyamachi Mita | #9 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | — | Phone only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 8 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | — |
| Mizai | #12 | ¥78,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 13 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Gion Sasaki | #13 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online, Japanese only | ★★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 8 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
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 | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Iida
- Call 075-231-6355 (+81-75-231-6355 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥50,000–59,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥50,000–59,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–20:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–20:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10, including 6 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine |
Getting there
3 min walk (260 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 3-1): 7 min · Sanjo: 10 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station and walk west for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 130 m.
- Turn left onto Tominokoji Street and walk 90 m.
Iida is on your right.
On your right
Look for
飯田
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
飯田京都府京都市中京区姉小路富小路西入ル南側
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 10 minutes walk from Hankyu Karasuma Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 700 m, about 11 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Iida cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥50,000–59,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
What is the nearest station to Iida?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 3 minutes on foot (260 m). Karasuma Oike Station is about 8 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.