Kentan Horibe
研覃 ほりべ
Kaiseki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Shijō Station
Our analysis
- #16of 51 kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area
- ¥15,000least expensive lunch course; median ¥10,890
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed TuesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 25 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 18
Inside 6
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Kentan Horibe is 16th of the 51 kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area and 80th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive lunch course is ¥15,000 (on Tabelog), 38% above the ¥10,890 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide). 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 private room (for 4 or 6).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muromachi Yui | #75 | ¥30,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★★ | 3 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Nakamitsu | #76 | ¥25,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 5 min, Marutamachi | Wed |
| Sokkon Fujimoto | #77 | ¥34,500 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 7 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Wed |
| Kentan Horibe | #80 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 5 min, Shijō | Tue |
| Ryo Kawashima | #81 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Tempura Mizuki | #86 | ¥24,000 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | 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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Kentan Horibe
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 075-746-3111 (+81-75-746-3111 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Overseas Guests Only Course "Lunch" - A Kaiseki Cuisine Experience Reflecting the Beauty of Seasonal Japanese Dishes. Pa
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Cheapest
Overseas Guests Only Course "Yukei" - A Kaiseki Cuisine Experience Using Special Ingredients Selected from Various RegioMost booked
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
¥28,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
¥13,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | The course fee includes a service charge. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | Please dress appropriately for the season, time of day, and setting. If you have tattoos, please ensure they are not visible. We do not allow casual attire such as sweatpants, jeans, shorts, or sandals. Please refrain from using strong perfumes or scented hair products. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Opened | December 2016 |
Getting there
5 min walk (420 m) from Shijō Station.
Also near: Karasuma: 6 min · Karasuma Oike (Exit 6): 9 min
- Leave Shijō Station and walk west for 30 m.
- Turn right at nana's green tea onto Muromachi street and walk 160 m.
- Turn left at Lawson onto Nishikikōji Street and walk 130 m.
- Turn right onto Shinmachi Street and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
Kentan Horibe is on your right.
On your right
Look for
研覃 ほりべ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
研覃 ほりべ京都府京都市中京区錦小路通室町西入ル天神山町273
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 273 -, Kyoto 604-8221 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from Hankyu Karasuma Station. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Kentan Horibe has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Kentan Horibe in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
From the restaurant's website
| Owner | 堀部 努 |
|---|
As stated on kyoto-horibe.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kentan Horibe cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (The course fee includes a service charge.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kentan Horibe closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays.
Can I bring children to Kentan Horibe?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Kentan Horibe?
Shijō Station, about 5 minutes on foot (420 m). Karasuma Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Kentan Horibe have a dress code?
Please dress appropriately for the season, time of day, and setting. If you have tattoos, please ensure they are not visible. We do not allow casual attire such as sweatpants, jeans, shorts, or sandals. Please refrain from using strong perfumes or scented hair products.
Does Kentan Horibe have a Michelin star?
Yes. Kentan Horibe has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.