Kinsui Tei
錦水亭
Kaiseki in Mukou, Yawata & Kumiyama, Kyoto, 9 min walk from Nagaoka-Tenjin Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 kaiseki restaurants in Uji & Minamiyamashiro
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Kinsui Tei is 1st of the 3 kaiseki restaurants in Uji & Minamiyamashiro. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 18% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 21% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,000, 70% below its dinner budget), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinsui Tei | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | — | 9 min, Nagaoka-Tenjin | Wed |
| Kyoto Tempura Endo Okazaki tei | — | ¥9,944 | ¥6,600 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 11 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | — |
| Yamabana Heihachi Chaya | — | ¥18,975 | ¥12,650 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Shūgakuin | Wed |
| Roji to no Moto | — | ¥19,800 | ¥6,900 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Mon |
| Japanese cuisine to Nihonshu Satoshi | — | ¥13,200 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Nijōjō-mae | — |
| Nakamura Ro | — | ¥20,000 | ¥6,655 | Online, Japanese only | — | 9 min, Gion-shijo | 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 | Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Kinsui Tei
- Call 075-951-5151 (+81-75-951-5151 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person. See the page
Kaiseki course
御会席
¥7,500
per person, ≈$50
Cheapest
Kaiseki course
写真は 9 月の御会席
¥16,000
per person, ≈$110
¥8,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–21:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 150 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking rooms available |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
Getting there
9 min walk (750 m) from Nagaoka-Tenjin Station.
Also near: Nishiyama Tennozan: 14 min · Nagaokakyō: 17 min
- Leave Nagaoka-Tenjin Station and walk south-west for 30 m.
- Bear left and walk 230 m.
- Turn right onto Tenjin-dori and walk 220 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
Kinsui Tei is on your right.
On your right
Look for
錦水亭
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
錦水亭京都府長岡京市天神2-15-15
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-15-15 Tenjin Nagaokakyo, Kyoto 617-0824 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - JR Kyoto Line: 20-minute walk from Nagaokakyo Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kinsui Tei cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kinsui Tei closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Kinsui Tei?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kinsui Tei?
Nagaoka-Tenjin Station, about 9 minutes on foot (750 m). Nishiyama Tennozan Station is about 17 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.