Kakure
かくれ
Kaiseki in Kami-Toba, Kyoto, 12 min walk from Nishiōji Station
Our analysis
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 16 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
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. 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 and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East End Gion | — | ¥16,500 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Steak House Ashiya | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 13 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Mon, Tue |
| Sushi Dokoro Man | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Karasuma Oike | Mon |
| Yakkou Kaiseki Murasakino | — | ¥12,100 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 10 min, Kitaōji | Wed, Sun |
| Kakure | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 12 min, Nishiōji | Wed |
| Gion Manyoken Honten | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
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 |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Kakure
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 0120-705-883 (+81-120-705-883 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Opened | March 2026 |
Getting there
12 min walk (990 m) from Nishiōji Station.
Also near: Umekōji-Kyōtonishi: 14 min · Nishi-Kyōgoku: 18 min
- Leave Nishiōji Station and walk north for 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 200 m.
- Bear right and walk 280 m.
- Turn left at Kyoto Goshonouchi Post Office onto Nishioji Street and walk 10 m.
- Turn left at Kyoto Goshonouchi Post Office and walk 90 m.
- Bear right and walk 170 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 80 m.
- Turn right onto Shichijō Street and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
Kakure is on your right.
On your right
Look for
かくれ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
かくれ京都府京都市下京区西七条北衣田町10
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 10 Nishishichijo Kitakinutacho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 600-8883 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - 3-minute walk from the city bus stop "Nishi-Oji Nanajō". |
From the restaurant's website
| Executive chef | 井上知道 |
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As stated on hachidaime.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kakure cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kakure closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Kakure?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kakure?
Nishiōji Station, about 12 minutes on foot (990 m). Umekōji-Kyōtonishi Station is about 18 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.