Jingu Michi Jin
神宮道 じん
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Higashiyama Station
Our analysis
- ¥12,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥19,800
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 1
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥12,000 (on Ikyu), 39% below the ¥19,800 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥20,000 on both Tabelog 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuzuya Ryokan Isshin Kyo | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Kenninji Gion Maruyama | — | ¥37,950 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ | 8 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Kuro Kyoto | — | ¥9,680 | ¥3,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 13 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Dominique Bouchet Kyoto Le RESTAURANT | — | ¥20,000 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Keage | Wed |
| Jingu Michi Jin | — | ¥12,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Higashiyama | Wed |
| Miyagawa Cho Suilen | — | ¥20,000 | ¥10,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Jingu Michi Jin
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-708-3967 (+81-75-708-3967 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase CourseMost booked
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Sashimi
- Beef
What is served (6)
- Assorted Appetizers
- Sashimi x2
- Simmered Dishes
- Grilled Fish
- Side Dish
- Main Dish: Charcoal-Grilled Steak
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Cheapest
Omakase CourseMost booked
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Sashimi
- Tempura
- Beef
What is served (8)
- Assorted appetizers
- Sashimi x2
- Simmered vegetables
- Grilled fish over charcoal
- Vinegared dish
- Tempura
- Side dish
- Main dish: Charcoal-grilled steak
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 17:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 17:00–21:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Ikyu.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 12 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Take-out |
| Opened | June 2024 |
Getting there
3 min walk (270 m) from Higashiyama Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Keage: 10 min · Sanjō Keihan: 11 min
- Leave Higashiyama Station by Exit 1 and walk east for 210 m.
- Turn right onto Jingu Michi and walk 50 m.
Jingu Michi Jin is on your left.
On your left
Look for
神宮道 じん
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
神宮道 じん京都府京都市東山区堀池町374-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 374-5 Horiikecho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0038 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Higashiyama Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Heian Shrine, 760 m, about 12 min walk
- Nanzen-ji Temple, 1.1 km, about 17 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Jingu Michi Jin cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Jingu Michi Jin closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Jingu Michi Jin?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Jingu Michi Jin?
Higashiyama Station, about 3 minutes on foot (270 m). Keage Station is about 12 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.