Kahazu
かはづ
Kaiseki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Marutamachi Station
Our analysis
- #7of 51 kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 1
In our ranking, Kahazu is 7th of the 51 kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area and 45th of 332 in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 18% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 21% of its kaiseki restaurants. 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muromachi Wakuden | #22 | ¥22,000 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Karasuma Oike | Wed |
| Tori Saki | #36 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Karasuma Oike | Sun |
| Yoshoku Ogata | #42 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Tue |
| Kahazu | #45 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Marutamachi | Wed |
| Yakitori Kyoto Tachibana | #54 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Mirei | #61 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | ★ · Bronze 2022 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 2 min, Marutamachi | Wed |
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 |
How to book Kahazu
- Call 050-5597-5650 (+81-50-5597-5650 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 | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Opened | January 2026 |
Getting there
5 min walk (430 m) from Marutamachi Station.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 1): 11 min · Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae: 12 min
- Leave Marutamachi Station and walk south for 70 m.
- Turn left onto Takeyamachi-dori and walk 320 m.
Kahazu is on your right.
On your right
Look for
かはづ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
かはづ京都府京都市中京区絹屋町121-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 121-1 Kinuyacho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0804 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from Marutamachi Station on the Karasuma Subway Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 730 m, about 12 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kahazu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kahazu closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Kahazu?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Kahazu?
Marutamachi Station, about 5 minutes on foot (430 m). Karasuma Oike Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Kahazu have a dress code?
Smart Casual
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.