Kinmata
近又
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Our analysis
- #15of 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
- ¥13,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,600
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: TableCheck
All 30 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 22
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Kinmata is 15th of the 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,500 (on Ikyu), 23% below the ¥17,600 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,000 (on Tabelog) is 41% below the ¥10,120 median of 21. 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 (9 of its 50 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,000, 56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naruya | #89 | ¥26,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 6 min, Karasuma | Mon |
| Yuki Fran Sato | #92 | ¥24,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Mishimatei | #95 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2019 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Kinmata | — | ¥13,500 | ¥6,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 6 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| 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 | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Kinmata
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5868-4788 (+81-50-5868-4788 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Counter Lunch Mini Kaiseki Course 7 Dishes
Lunch · 7 dishes · 1–5 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥6,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Hamo Dim Sum
No Seat Selection Available Lunch
5 dishes · 1–8 guests
- Eel
- Seasonal ingredients
¥6,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Counter Lunch Tempura Course
Lunch · 1–5 guests
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
¥8,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥2,000 more than the one above
Counter Lunch Mini Kaiseki Course 7 Dishes
Lunch · 7 dishes · 1–5 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥8,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥500 more than the one above
{Private Room} Lunch KaisekiMost booked
Tatami Private Room Lunch
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (10)
- Appetizer
- Soup
- Seasonal side dish
- Steamed dish or Simmered dish
- Grilled dish
- Rice
- Soup
- Pickles
- Shiitake Kombu
- Dessert
¥10,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥1,500 more than the one above
Hamo Dim Sum Upper
Tatami Room Lunch
8 dishes · 2–8 guests
- Eel
- Seasonal ingredients
¥10,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Counter Lunch Tempura Course
Lunch · 1–5 guests
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥1,000 more than the one above
Counter Lunch Year-End and New Year "Counter" Lunch Kaiseki
Lunch · 8 dishes · 1–5 guests
- Kaiseki
- Spiny lobster
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥1,000 more than the one above
{Private Room} Lunch Kaiseki
Tatami Private Room Lunch
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (11)
- Appetizer
- Soup
- Seasonal side dish
- Fried or Steamed dish
- Simmered dish
- Grilled dish
- Rice
- Soup
- Pickles
- Dessert
- Matcha
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥3,000 more than the one above
Counter Night Tempura Course Service Charge Included
2–5 guests
- Tempura
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Tatami Room Private" New Year’s Lunch Kaiseki
Lunch · 9 dishes · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
¥16,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥1,000 more than the one above
Counter Lunch: Year-End and New Year Counter Kaiseki
Lunch · 9 dishes · 1–5 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥2,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 15% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–13:30, 17:30–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–13:30, 17:30–19:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–13:30, 17:30–19:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–13:30, 17:30–19:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–13:30, 17:30–19:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–13:30, 17:30–19:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–13:30, 17:30–19:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 50, including 9 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | We would appreciate it if you could come in smart casual attire. |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available, Take-out, English menu, English-speaking staff |
Getting there
6 min walk (440 m) from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station.
Also near: Gion-shijo (Exit 4): 8 min · Karasuma (Exit 19): 9 min
- Leave Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station and walk west for 30 m.
- Turn right at Doutor Coffee Shop and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 70 m.
- Turn right onto Ura teramachi street and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 110 m.
- Turn right at Wendy's onto Shinkyogoku street and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at Wendy's onto Nishikikōji Street and walk 80 m.
You arrive at Kinmata.
Look for
近又
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
近又京都府京都市中京区大日町407
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 407 Dainichicho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-8044 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 10 minutes walk from Shijo Station on the Karasuma Subway Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nishiki Market, 40 m, about 1 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kinmata cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Kinmata have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Kinmata?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kinmata?
Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, about 6 minutes on foot (440 m). Gion-shijo Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Kinmata have a dress code?
We would appreciate it if you could come in smart casual attire.
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.