Kanzan
観山
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Shijō Station
Our analysis
- ¥23,100least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,600
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 28 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥23,100 (on Ikyu), 31% above the ¥17,600 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥11,000 (on Ikyu) is 26% above the ¥8,701 median of 21. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥11,000, 52% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinobu | — | ¥21,505 | ¥10,120 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ | 4 min, Shijō | — |
| Shun Ai Sasaki | — | ¥13,500 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Tori Yasa | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
| Nijo Aritsune | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Kanzan | — | ¥23,100 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 6 min, Shijō | Mon |
| Kikunoi Roan | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥13,200 | Online, Japanese only | ★★ | 1 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Wed |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
| House rules | Charges guests from overseas a 15% service fee |
Notes to overseas guests
- Says it can serve guests in English.
How to book Kanzan
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5595-9697 (+81-50-5595-9697 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Lunch course
おまかせコース＜水・金・日＞ 8品
Lunch · 8 dishes · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (3)（menu in Japanese）
- ---------------------------------
- To Vegetarian Customers(ベジタリアンのお客様へ)
- There is no substitute for this hidden ingredient.
¥11,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Lunch course
おまかせコース＜水・金・日＞ 9品
Lunch · 9 dishes · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (3)（menu in Japanese）
- ---------------------------------
- To Vegetarian Customers(ベジタリアンのお客様へ)
- There is no substitute for this hidden ingredient.
¥15,400
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
¥4,400 more than the one above
Dinner course
おまかせコース
Dinner · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (3)（menu in Japanese）
- ---------------------------------
- To Vegetarian Customers(ベジタリアンのお客様へ)
- There is no substitute for this hidden ingredient.
¥23,100
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥7,700 more than the one above
Dinner course
【10周年感謝特別ディナー】11月1日～15日限定
Dinner · 1–10 guests
What is served (1)（menu in Japanese）
- おまかせコース
¥26,400
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
¥3,300 more than the one above
Dinner course
おまかせコース
Dinner · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (3)（menu in Japanese）
- ---------------------------------
- To Vegetarian Customers(ベジタリアンのお客様へ)
- There is no substitute for this hidden ingredient.
¥27,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
¥1,100 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 | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Take-out |
| Opened | November 2016 |
Getting there
6 min walk (440 m) from Shijō Station.
Also near: Karasuma (Exit 19): 8 min · Gojō: 9 min
- Leave Shijō Station and walk south-west for 130 m.
- Bear left at Bank of Kyoto and walk 40 m.
- Turn right at Bank of Kyoto onto Takatsuji-dori and walk 250 m.
Kanzan is on your right.
On your right
Look for
観山
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
たかくらビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
観山京都府京都市下京区高辻通高倉泉正寺町465-2 たかくらビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 465-2 Shimogyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 600-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes by taxi from Kyoto Station. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Kanzan is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Kanzan in the Michelin Guide
From the restaurant's website
| Owner | 八木一真 |
|---|
As stated on kanzan-kyoto.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kanzan cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kanzan closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Kanzan?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kanzan?
Shijō Station, about 6 minutes on foot (440 m). Karasuma Station is about 8 minutes away.
Is Kanzan in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Kanzan is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.