Kani Man
かに満
Crab in Jyoyo & Ide, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Jōyō Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 29 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 21
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Hot Pepper Gourmet; 2 of the 9 crab restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 33% below its dinner budget), 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: ¥16,800 on both Tabelog and its website; ¥23,800 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
Crab restaurants in Kyoto 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Fukagawa | #3 | ¥12,000 | ¥9,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Yama Yoshi Kyoto Shijokawaramachi | #4 | ¥10,000 | ¥9,218 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Irori Dokoro Funaya Ukishima | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | — | — |
| Gion Kani o Kurau | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 7 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Kani Man | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Jōyō | — |
| Kappou Nakagawa Sanjo Kiyamachi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | 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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Kani Man
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Hot Pepper Gourmet.
- Call 050-5600-8723 (+81-50-5600-8723 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.
Can't get a table? Crab nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Kani Kaiseki Nagomi 8 Dishes Enjoy Fresh Hokkaido Snow Crab
8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–50 guests
- Kaiseki
- Snow crab
- Sashimi
- Tempura
¥16,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Tempura and Crab Hot Pot Course
2 hr at the table
- Tempura
- Snow crab
- Sashimi
¥16,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Kani Man Kaiseki Yayoi (9 Dishes)
2 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
- Snow crab
- Sashimi
- Tempura
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥3,000 more than the one above
Grilled Crab and Crab Hot Pot Course
- Snow crab
- Sashimi
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
![Our Recommendation] Crab Kaiseki Koki, 10 Dishes, A special kaiseki that boasts overwhelming volume and quality, ensurin, in the restaurant's photo](/p/26013751/368575-ed6344b8687263a281e9fbf4a2caba99.webp)
Our Recommendation] Crab Kaiseki Koki, 10 Dishes, A special kaiseki that boasts overwhelming volume and quality, ensurin
10 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
- Snow crab
- Sashimi
- Shabu-shabu
- Tempura
¥23,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥4,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | No seat charge, service charge, or any other fees. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Thursday | 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 50 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only) There are no designated smoking rooms. The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Couple seating, Tatami room, Karaoke, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Take-out |
| Opened | October 1995 |
Getting there
3 min walk (220 m) from Jōyō Station.
Also near: Terada: 14 min · Kutsukawa: 18 min
- Leave Jōyō Station and walk north-west for 40 m.
- Bear right and walk 30 m.
- Bear right and walk 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
Kani Man is on your right.
On your right
Look for
かに満
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
エスポールビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
かに満京都府城陽市寺田北山田91-4 エスポールビル 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 91-4 Terada Joyo, Kyoto 610-0121 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 3 minutes on foot from Joyo Station on the Nara Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kani Man cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (No seat charge, service charge, or any other fees.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Kani Man?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kani Man?
Jōyō Station, about 3 minutes on foot (220 m). Terada Station is about 15 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.