kinon
季音
Innovative in Kamakura, Kanagawa, 5 min walk from Kamakura Station
Our analysis
- #7of 18 innovative restaurants in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone)
- ¥14,300least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,100
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook by phone
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, kinon is 7th of the 18 innovative restaurants in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone). Its least expensive dinner course is ¥14,300 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥14,100 median of the 10 innovative restaurants in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone) ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥18,700 (on Tabelog) is 134% above the ¥8,000 median of 8. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 7 of the 18 innovative restaurants in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone) can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥14,300 on Tabelog and ¥15,730 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥29,000 on Tabelog and ¥31,900 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Kamakura 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fierte | #1 | ¥14,850 | ¥6,600 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Kamakura | — |
| IZA | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Kamakura | Mon, Tue |
| Koga Tei | #4 | ¥15,000 | ¥7,500 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 6 min, Kamakura | Tue, Wed |
| kinon | #7 | ¥14,300 | ¥18,700 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Kamakura | Mon, Sun |
| Kamakura Ichi | — | ¥13,200 | ¥8,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | — | — |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book kinon
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-1335 (+81-50-5456-1335 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
≪Highly Popular Uni Toast Dinner Course !≫ A dinner course where you can fully enjoy seasonal ingredients and Kinon’s ch
Dinner · 10 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Sea urchin
- Seasonal ingredients
- Duck
What is served (5)
- Today's Aged Fresh Fish Grilled over Fire
- Today's Risotto with Dried Octopus
- Ice Cream Made with Seasonal Fruits
- Black Pudding
- Fire-Roasted Fruits
¥14,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Cheapest
Uni Toast & Special Wagyu Beef and More, 11 Dishes》Enjoy Kinon Charcoal Grill! Special CourseMost booked
Dinner · 11 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Sea urchin
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (8)
- Today's 3 Appetizers
- Today's Aged Fresh Fish, Wood-Fired
- Today's Risotto with Dried Octopus
- Today's Special Meat, Wood-Fired (Wagyu, etc.)
- Wagyu Consommé Soup
- Ice Cream made with Seasonal Fruits
- Black Pudding
- Wood-Fired Roasted Fruits
¥18,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥4,400 more than the one above
≪Uni Toast & Special Wagyu Beef, etc. 11 Dishes≫ Enjoy Kinon Charcoal Grill Cuisine! Lunch Special CourseMost booked
Lunch · 11 dishes · 4–6 guests
- Sea urchin
- Wagyu
¥18,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
≪Warm Smoked Caviar with Kombu & Uni Toast & Special Wagyu Beef, 11 Dishes≫ Includes Warm Caviar! Kinon Charcoal Grill S
Dinner · 11 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Caviar
- Sea urchin
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (9)
- Warm Kombu-Kelp Caviar
- Today's 2 Appetizers
- Today's Aged Fresh Fish, Wood-Fired
- Today's Risotto with Dried Octopus
- Today's Special Meat, Wood-Fired (Wagyu, etc.)
- Wagyu Consommé Soup
- Ice Cream Made with Seasonal Fruits
- Black Pudding
- Wood-Fired Roasted Fruits
¥29,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
¥10,300 more than the one above
Private reservation for 2 guests available! ≪Warm smoked caviar with kombu, uni toast, special Wagyu beef, and 11 other
Lunch · 11 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Caviar
- Sea urchin
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (9)
- Warm Kombu-Kelp Caviar
- Today's 2 Appetizers
- Today's Aged Fresh Fish, Wood-Fired
- Today's Risotto with Dried Octopus
- Today's Special Meat, Wood-Fired (Wagyu, etc.)
- Wagyu Consommé Soup
- Ice Cream Made with Seasonal Fruits
- Black Pudding
- Wood-Fired Roasted Fruits
¥29,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Firewood Charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 6 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Dress code | Casual smart. Please refrain from wearing shorts or beach sandals when visiting. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises |
| Opened | August 2019 |
Getting there
5 min walk (360 m) from Kamakura Station.
Also near: Wadazuka: 12 min · Yuigahama: 17 min
- Leave Kamakura Station and walk north for 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 180 m.
- Turn left at Les anges and walk 80 m.
- Turn left onto Imakoji and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
kinon is on your right.
On your right
Look for
季音
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
季音神奈川県鎌倉市御成町13-22
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 13-22 Onarimachi Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0012 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 4 minutes walk from JR Kamakura Station West Exit. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Tsurugaoka Hachimangū, 860 m, about 14 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does kinon cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Firewood Charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is kinon closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to kinon?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to kinon?
Kamakura Station, about 5 minutes on foot (360 m). Wadazuka Station is about 14 minutes away.
Does kinon have a dress code?
Casual smart. Please refrain from wearing shorts or beach sandals 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.