Kikka So
菊華荘
Kaiseki in Hakone, Kanagawa, 7 min walk from Miyanoshita Station
Our analysis
- #2of 10 kaiseki restaurants in Hakone
- ¥6,500least expensive lunch course; median ¥9,000
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 28 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 21
Inside 5
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Kikka So is 2nd of the 10 kaiseki restaurants in Hakone and 8th of 82 in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone). Its least expensive lunch course is ¥6,500 (on Tabelog), 28% below the ¥9,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone) ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2023. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 12 of the 82 kaiseki restaurants in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone) can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), 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: ¥6,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥7,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Hakone with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone) | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiseki Ryori Kadan Hakone | #7 | ¥12,100 | ¥8,470 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 5 min, Gōra | — |
| Kikka So | #8 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,500 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2023 | 7 min, Miyanoshita | — |
| Ichiyu | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | — | — |
| Dining Room French | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 11 min, Sōunzan | — |
| Hakone Nadaman Garden | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Phone only | — | — | — |
| Kaiseki Ooshimizu | — | ¥12,000 | ¥8,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kazamatsuri | Wed |
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 |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Kikka So
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 0460-82-2211 (+81-460-82-2211 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 Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone).
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Special Gozen (September - October)
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Tempura
¥6,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Gozen Set November-December
- Seasonal ingredients
¥6,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Vegetable Gozen (Reservation required 3 days in advance) (September - October)
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
¥7,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥1,000 more than the one above
Vegetable Gozen (Reservation required 3 days in advance) November-December
¥7,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
Seasonal Afternoon Tea (September-October)
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥8,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥1,000 more than the one above
Shikisai Afternoon Tea ~ November-December
1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥8,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Special Gozen, Aji-Ai ~ Enjoy Seasonal Delicacies (Limited to 10 servings per day) (September - October)
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Tempura
¥9,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥500 more than the one above
Gozen Set Misai ~ Enjoying Seasonal Delicacies ~ (Limited to 10 servings per day) November-December
- Seasonal ingredients
¥9,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Kaiseki Miyabi (September-October)
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥9,000 more than the one above
Kaiseki Miyabi November-December
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
Evening Kaiseki Hana (September-October)
Dinner
- Kaiseki
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥2,000 more than the one above
Evening Kaiseki Hana November-December
Dinner
- Kaiseki
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge: 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 07:30–10:00, 12:00–15:00, 17:30–20:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:30–10:00, 12:00–15:00, 17:30–20:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30–10:00, 12:00–15:00, 17:30–20:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30–10:00, 12:00–15:00, 17:30–20:30 |
| Friday | 07:30–10:00, 12:00–15:00, 17:30–20:30 |
| Saturday | 07:30–10:00, 12:00–15:00, 17:30–20:30 |
| Sunday | 07:30–10:00, 12:00–15:00, 17:30–20:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 48 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking space available |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | We recommend smart casual attire. 【Recommended】 - For men: Collared shirts, jackets, and pants. - For women: Dresses, jackets, and pants. Please note that some guests may dress up for special occasions, so we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing shorts, distressed jeans, or flip-flops when visiting. |
| Setting | Hotel restaurant, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises |
Getting there
7 min walk (580 m) from Miyanoshita Station.
Also near: Kowakidani: 13 min · Chōkoku-no-Mori: 18 min
- Leave Miyanoshita Station and walk north-west for 120 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left onto National Highway Route 1 and walk 290 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left onto National Highway Route 1 and walk 40 m.
Kikka So is on your right.
On your right
Look for
菊華荘
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
菊華荘神奈川県足柄下郡箱根町宮ノ下359 富士屋ホテル
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 359 Miyanoshita Hakone Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa 250-0404 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 7-minute walk from Hakone Tozan Railway's Miyanoshita Station. The Hakone Tozan Bus and Izu Hakone Bus stop is just a 1-minute walk from the hotel. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kikka So cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Kikka So?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kikka So?
Miyanoshita Station, about 7 minutes on foot (580 m). Chōkoku-no-Mori Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Kikka So have a dress code?
We recommend smart casual attire. 【Recommended】 - For men: Collared shirts, jackets, and pants. - For women: Dresses, jackets, and pants. Please note that some guests may dress up for special occasions, so we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing shorts, distressed jeans, or flip-flops when visiting.
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.