Kiyama
木山
Kaiseki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Marutamachi Station
Our analysis
- #2of 51 kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area
- ¥30,250least expensive dinner course; median ¥30,000
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 16 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 4
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Kiyama is 2nd of the 51 kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area and 6th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥30,250 (on Pocket Concierge), about the same as the ¥30,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥18,150 (on Pocket Concierge) is 10% above the ¥16,500 median of 21. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times, 1 of them Gold; one of 33 in Kyoto in this guide with that run), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and OMAKASE; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥18,150, 40% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥18,150 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiyama | #6 | ¥30,250 | ¥18,150 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Marutamachi | — |
| Goko Machi Tagawa | #19 | ¥26,400 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Muromachi Wakuden | #22 | ¥22,000 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Karasuma Oike | Wed |
| Kahazu | #45 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Marutamachi | Wed |
| Mirei | #61 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | ★ · Bronze 2022 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 2 min, Marutamachi | Wed |
| Isshisoden Nakamura | #66 | ¥40,000 | ¥32,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★★ · Bronze 2023 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Kiyama
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-256-4460 (+81-75-256-4460 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 listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Lunch course
Lunch
¥18,150
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
Cheapest
Lunch course *market price system
Lunch
¥30,250
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
¥12,100 more than the one above
Dinner course *market price system
Dinner
¥30,250
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
Omakase Course with Grilled Crab (Half Crab per Guest) *market price system
Lunch
¥54,450
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$360
¥24,200 more than the one above
Omakase Course with Grilled Crab (Half Crab per Guest) *market price system
Dinner
¥54,450
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$360
Omakase Course Featuring Grilled Crab (One Whole Crab per Person) *market price system
Lunch
¥78,650
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$520
¥24,200 more than the one above
Omakase Course Featuring Grilled Crab (One Whole Crab per Person) *market price system
Dinner
¥78,650
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$520
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 30 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Smart casual is required (please refrain from coming in T-shirts, shorts, and sandals). |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Opened | April 2017 |
Getting there
6 min walk (440 m) from Marutamachi Station.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 1): 11 min · Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae: 12 min
- Leave Marutamachi Station and walk south for 70 m.
- Turn left onto Takeyamachi-dori and walk 320 m.
Kiyama is on your right.
On your right
Look for
木山
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
木山京都府京都市中京区絹屋町136 ヴェルドール御所 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 136 Kinuyacho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0804 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | About 5 minutes walk from Marutamachi subway station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 760 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Kiyama has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Kiyama in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kiyama cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Kiyama have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Kiyama?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kiyama?
Marutamachi Station, about 6 minutes on foot (440 m). Karasuma Oike Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Kiyama have a dress code?
Smart casual is required (please refrain from coming in T-shirts, shorts, and sandals).
Does Kiyama have a Michelin star?
Yes. Kiyama has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.