Kodaiji Jugyuan
高台寺 十牛庵
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 15 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥37,950least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,457
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed MondaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 26 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 18
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥37,950 (on Pocket Concierge), 117% above the ¥17,457 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥25,300 (on Pocket Concierge) is 191% above the ¥8,701 median of 21. Its record: two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 18 in Kyoto in this guide). 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 private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥25,300, 33% below its least expensive dinner course), 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: ¥37,950 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥25,300 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oryori Mashita | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥7,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Rakumi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Sakamoto | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Kenninji Gion Maruyama | — | ¥37,950 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ | 8 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Kodaiji Jugyuan | — | ¥37,950 | ¥25,300 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ | 15 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Dominique Bouchet Kyoto Le RESTAURANT | — | ¥20,000 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Keage | Wed |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sommelier, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Kodaiji Jugyuan
- 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 075-533-6060 (+81-75-533-6060 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 listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Seasonal Omakase 20,000 Yen Course
Lunch
¥25,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$170
Cheapest
Seasonal Omakase 30,000 Yen Course
Lunch
¥37,950
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$250
¥12,650 more than the one above
Seasonal Omakase 30,000 Yen Course
Dinner
¥37,950
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$250
Seasonal Omakase 50,000 Yen Course
Dinner
¥63,250
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$420
¥25,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 76 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | [Request regarding scents] We would appreciate it if you could refrain from wearing strong fragrances such as perfume when visiting, so that you can fully enjoy the aromas of our dishes and broths. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, A house restaurant, Spacious seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Opened | September 2017 |
Getting there
15 min walk (1,220 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 5): 19 min · Higashiyama (Exit 1): 21 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 1 and walk north-east for 10 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven onto Donguri Street and walk 110 m.
- Turn right onto Donguri Street and walk 180 m.
- Turn right and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 170 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart and walk 140 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Bear left at Dandelion Chocolate and walk 60 m.
- Turn right onto Two-year Slope and walk 40 m.
- Turn left at Japanes Tea house Kitty Saryo and walk 60 m.
Kodaiji Jugyuan is on your right.
On your right
Look for
高台寺 十牛庵
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
高台寺 十牛庵京都府京都市東山区高台寺桝屋町353
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 353 Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0000 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Approximately 18 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 240 m, about 4 min walk
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 530 m, about 9 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
Kodaiji Jugyuan has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Kodaiji Jugyuan in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kodaiji Jugyuan cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Kodaiji Jugyuan have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Kodaiji Jugyuan closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Kodaiji Jugyuan?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kodaiji Jugyuan?
Gion-shijo Station, about 15 minutes on foot (1,220 m). Kiyomizu-Gojō Station is about 19 minutes away.
Does Kodaiji Jugyuan have a dress code?
[Request regarding scents] We would appreciate it if you could refrain from wearing strong fragrances such as perfume when visiting, so that you can fully enjoy the aromas of our dishes and broths.
Does Kodaiji Jugyuan have a Michelin star?
Yes. Kodaiji Jugyuan has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.