Kappo Umetsu
割烹 梅津
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,080
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 1
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Tabelog), 17% below the ¥18,080 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥5,800 (on Tabelog) is 34% below the ¥8,800 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 (11 of its 21 seats), a private room, and a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,800, 61% below its least expensive dinner course). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥5,800 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gion Okada | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Moriwaki | — | ¥14,520 | ¥10,890 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Thu |
| Sushi Rakumi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 6 min, Sanjō Keihan | — |
| Kappo Umetsu | — | ¥15,000 | ¥5,800 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Motose | — | ¥24,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Minokichi Honten Takeshigerou | — | ¥22,000 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 7 min, Keage | — |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Kappo Umetsu
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5597-7461 (+81-50-5597-7461 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Momiji ◆ Enjoy Kappou Umetsu's Japanese cuisine with grilled dishes, sashimi, warm dishes, fried items, and a choice of
Lunch · 1 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Sashimi
- Beef
¥5,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Tsubaki ◆ Enjoy a full-fledged Japanese cuisine course for lunch, featuring appetizers, warm dishes, sashimi, grilled it
Lunch · 2–4 guests
- Sashimi
¥11,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥5,700 more than the one above
Kappou Umetsu "Nioi Ume" Seasonal Grilled Dishes, Seasonal Simmered Dishes, and About 10 Items
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (11)
- ~Example of Omakase Course~
- Appetizer
- Warm Dish
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Noodle Dish
- Main Dish
- Fried Dish
- Seasonal Simmered Vegetables
- Rice Dish
- Dessert
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥3,500 more than the one above
Kasanebai Seasonal Ingredients Course with Approximately 10 Dishes
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥17,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥2,300 more than the one above
Umetsu "Seasonal Delicacies" Course with Approximately 10 Dishes Using Premium Ingredients
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥21,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$140
¥3,700 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 21, including 11 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
5 min walk (360 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 9.
Also near: Sanjō Keihan: 8 min · Sanjo: 8 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 9 and walk north for 20 m.
- Turn right at Jam Hostel and walk 60 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart onto Nawate-dori and walk 10 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 240 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
Kappo Umetsu is on your right.
On your right
Look for
割烹 梅津
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
割烹 梅津京都府京都市東山区祇園町北側347-93
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 347-93 Gionmachi Kitagawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0073 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - Keihan Electric Railway Line, Gion-Shijo Station ... About a 4-minute walk from Exit 9 of Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 310 m, about 5 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Kappo Umetsu is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Kappo Umetsu in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kappo Umetsu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kappo Umetsu closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Kappo Umetsu?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (360 m). Sanjō Keihan Station is about 8 minutes away.
Is Kappo Umetsu in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Kappo Umetsu 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, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.