Japanese cuisine Sakuragawa
日本料理 櫻川
Kaiseki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 2 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Our analysis
- #91of 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto
- ¥22,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥20,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Japanese cuisine Sakuragawa is 91st of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥22,000 (on Tabelog), 10% above the ¥20,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥8,800 (on Tabelog) is 13% below the ¥10,120 median of 21. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter (10 of its 14 seats), a private room (for 4), and a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,800, 60% below its least expensive dinner course). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥22,000 on both Tabelog and its website; ¥8,800 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentan Horibe | #80 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 5 min, Shijō | Tue |
| Ryo Kawashima | #81 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Tempura Mizuki | #86 | ¥24,000 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Tue, Wed |
| Japanese cuisine Sakuragawa | #91 | ¥22,000 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Sun |
| Gosho Iwasaki | #93 | ¥23,000 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 3 min, Marutamachi | Wed |
| Sushi Obino | #99 | ¥14,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 8 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Japanese cuisine Sakuragawa
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-255-4477 (+81-75-255-4477 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Kaiseki Course
Lunch · 1 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$60
Cheapest
Lunch Kaiseki Course . Reservation required by the day before. A separate service charge of 10% will be added.
Lunch · 1 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$110
¥7,700 more than the one above
Evening Kaiseki Course . A separate service charge of 10% will be added.Most booked
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
Evening Kaiseki Course Reservation required by the day before. A separate service charge of 10% will be added.Most booked
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
¥27,500
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$180
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| 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 | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
Getting there
2 min walk (190 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Sanjo: 6 min · Sanjō Keihan: 8 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station by Exit 2 and walk east for 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 120 m.
Japanese cuisine Sakuragawa is on your right.
On your right
Look for
日本料理 櫻川
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
日本料理 櫻川京都府京都市中京区木屋町通二条下ル上樵木町491 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 491 Kiyacho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0961 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 170 m, about 3 min walk
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 240 m, about 4 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Japanese cuisine Sakuragawa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Japanese cuisine Sakuragawa closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Japanese cuisine Sakuragawa?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Japanese cuisine Sakuragawa?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 2 minutes on foot (190 m). Sanjo Station is about 6 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.