Itamae Kappou Chihana
板前割烹 千花
Also spelled Itamae Kappo Chihana
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥15,400least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed TuesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 26 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 6
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,400 (on Pocket Concierge), about the same as the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥8,900 (on Pocket Concierge) is about the same as the ¥8,800 median of 21. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,900, 42% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,400 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥8,900 on both Pocket Concierge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gion Asakura | — | ¥15,000 | ¥6,000 | Phone only | — | 7 min, Sanjō Keihan | — |
| Gion Hanamai | — | ¥24,200 | ¥18,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 8 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed, Thu |
| Itamae Kappou Chihana | — | ¥15,400 | ¥8,900 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Sushi Nakamura | — | ¥21,000 | ¥13,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Jikishinbo Saiki | — | ¥16,500 | ¥12,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 9 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| A Kyoto | — | ¥13,000 | ¥8,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Tue |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Itamae Kappou Chihana
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-561-2741 (+81-75-561-2741 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kyoto.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Lunch Course
Lunch
¥8,900
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
A course
Dinner
¥15,400
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
¥6,500 more than the one above
B course
Lunch
¥22,000
per person, ≈$150
¥6,600 more than the one above
B course
Dinner
¥22,000
per person, ≈$150
C course
Lunch
¥33,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$220
¥11,000 more than the one above
C course
Dinner
¥33,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$220
Chihana Special
Dinner
¥38,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$260
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 14 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | Smart casual |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
Getting there
5 min walk (430 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 7.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 8 min · Sanjō Keihan: 10 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 7 and walk east for 180 m.
- Bear left at Tsujiri and walk 70 m.
- Bear left at Tully's Coffee and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
Itamae Kappou Chihana is on your right.
On your right
Look for
板前割烹 千花
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
板前割烹 千花京都府京都市東山区祇園町北側279-8
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 279-8 Gionmachi Kitagawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0073 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | It takes a 7-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 220 m, about 4 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Itamae Kappou Chihana cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Itamae Kappou Chihana closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays.
Can I bring children to Itamae Kappou Chihana?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Itamae Kappou Chihana?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (430 m). Sanjō Keihan Station is about 10 minutes away.
Does Itamae Kappou Chihana have a dress code?
Smart casual
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and Pocket Concierge; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.