Kappou Nakagawa Sanjo Kiyamachi
割烹 なか川 三条木屋町
Also spelled Kappo Nakagawa Sanjo Kiyamachi
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 31 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 23
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, and lower than that of 60% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on its own booking form and Ikyu Restaurant; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 20 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,000, 47% below its dinner budget), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥8,800 on Tabelog and ¥9,680 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥12,100 on both Tabelog and its website.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kappou Nakagawa Sanjo Kiyamachi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Kyo Kaiseki Higashiyama | — | ¥19,800 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Enyuan Kobayashi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Nishiki Yushin | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Karasuma | — |
| Mutsu no Ie | — | ¥21,780 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Nijo Minami | — | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | ★ | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Sun |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Kappou Nakagawa Sanjo Kiyamachi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through the restaurant's booking form or Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5596-3267 (+81-50-5596-3267 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.
- 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.
Celebratory Kaiseki for Your Families' Important Gathering / Perfect for Face-to-Face Meetings and Family Meals (8 Dishe
8 dishes · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Enjoy the beloved specialty of nearly 50 years, Hamo Shabu, along with seasonal sashimi and grilled dishes, for a casual
7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–12 guests
- Shabu-shabu
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Kaiseki
- Beef
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$80
¥3,300 more than the one above
![Omakase Kaiseki [Ume] Enjoy the Four Seasons of Kyoto (9 Dishes), in the restaurant's photo](/p/26029173/215631-29a69624831b54a6319a5c40dd747b5e.webp)
Omakase Kaiseki [Ume] Enjoy the Four Seasons of Kyoto (9 Dishes)
9 dishes · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
Special Hamo Shabu Course B: Recommended for Entertaining Guests, Featuring the Specialty Hamo Shabu and a Balanced Kais
9 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–12 guests
- Shabu-shabu
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Matsutake mushroom
- Beef
What is served (5)
- Appetizers: Seasonal assorted platter
- Sashimi: Assorted fresh fish (4 types)
- Steamed Dish: Seasonal dish
- Grilled Dish: Salt-grilled sweetfish with roe
- Dessert: Homemade sweets
¥15,400
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$100
¥3,300 more than the one above
![Omakase Kaiseki [Take] Seasonal Recommended Kappo Kaiseki (9 Dishes), in the restaurant's photo](/p/26029173/206416-f87c03eb9f0a4915755b5b4c15c97cab.webp)
Omakase Kaiseki [Take] Seasonal Recommended Kappo Kaiseki (9 Dishes)
9 dishes · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥15,400
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Enjoy a Round Pot and Rice Porridge. A gentle reward for the heart and body. The more you take your time, the more delic
Full Soft-Shelled Turtle Course
9 dishes · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Tempura
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥1,100 more than the one above
Special Hamo Shabu Course C: A 50-Year-Old Specialty with Matsutake and Seasonal Hamo, Enjoyed with Homemade Sudachi Pon
10 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–12 guests
- Shabu-shabu
- Matsutake mushroom
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Abalone
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$130
¥3,300 more than the one above
![Omakase Kaiseki [Matsu] Taste Special Ingredients (10 Dishes), in the restaurant's photo](/p/26029173/206416-7a6edf56160cea8c8a1c3e1105cc06eb.webp)
Omakase Kaiseki [Matsu] Taste Special Ingredients (10 Dishes)
10 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (9)
- Assorted Appetizers
- Seasonal Dish
- Sashimi
- Seasonal Steamed Dish
- Grilled Dish
- Fried Dish
- Vinegared Dish
- Rice, Pickles, and Soup (or Rice Porridge)
- Dessert
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$130
Indulge in Kyoto's Winter Flavors 【Matsuba Crab Feast】 Enjoy Live and Boiled Crab with 9 Dishes (2 Crabs for 2 People, R
9 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Snow crab
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥13,200 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | *A separate service charge of 10% will apply. *If you confirm the use of a private room for two guests, a private room fee of 3,000 yen will be charged. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 20 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Smart casual |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks |
| Opened | June 2017 |
Getting there
3 min walk (220 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Sanjo: 3 min · Sanjō Keihan: 4 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station by Exit 1 and walk east for 40 m.
- Bear right onto Kiyamachi Street and walk 160 m.
Kappou Nakagawa Sanjo Kiyamachi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
割烹 なか川 三条木屋町
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
フォーラム木屋町ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1
One floor below the street (basement)
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
割烹 なか川 三条木屋町京都府京都市中京区木屋町通三条上ル上大阪町532-20 フォーラム木屋町ビル B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 532-20 Kiyacho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0961 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 450 m, about 8 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 490 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kappou Nakagawa Sanjo Kiyamachi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (*A separate service charge of 10% will apply. *If you confirm the use of a private room for two guests, a private room fee of 3,000 yen will be charged.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kappou Nakagawa Sanjo Kiyamachi closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Kappou Nakagawa Sanjo Kiyamachi?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kappou Nakagawa Sanjo Kiyamachi?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 3 minutes on foot (220 m). Sanjo Station is about 3 minutes away.
Does Kappou Nakagawa Sanjo Kiyamachi have a dress code?
Smart casual
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.