Kodaiji Wakuden
高台寺 和久傳
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 11 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #18of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥55,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥27,500
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥50,000–59,999Closed SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 4
In our ranking, Kodaiji Wakuden is 18th of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 34th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥55,000 (on Pocket Concierge), 100% above the ¥27,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥33,000 (on Pocket Concierge) is 106% above the ¥16,000 median of 21. Its record: two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 18 in Kyoto in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; 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; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, a less expensive lunch (from ¥33,000, 40% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizai | #12 | ¥78,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 13 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Gion Sasaki | #13 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online, Japanese only | ★★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 8 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Gion Owatari | #30 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 8 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Kodaiji Wakuden | #34 | ¥55,000 | ¥33,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 11 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Ankyu | #40 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2025 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Maeda | #41 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Kodaiji Wakuden
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 075-533-3100 (+81-75-533-3100 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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
Lunch course of 33,000 JPY
Lunch
¥33,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$220
Cheapest
Lunch course of 44,000 JPY
Lunch
¥44,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$290
¥11,000 more than the one above
Lunch course of 55,000 JPY
Lunch
¥55,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$370
¥11,000 more than the one above
Dinner course of 55,000 JPY
Dinner
¥55,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$370
Lunch course of 66,000 JPY
Lunch
¥66,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$440
¥11,000 more than the one above
Dinner course of 66,000 JPY
Dinner
¥66,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$440
Kanikaiseki *Market price system
Lunch
¥88,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$590
¥22,000 more than the one above
Kanikaiseki *Market price system
Dinner
¥88,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$590
Grilled crab course *Market price system
Lunch
¥99,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$660
¥11,000 more than the one above
Grilled crab course *Market price system
Dinner
¥99,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$660
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥50,000–59,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥50,000–59,999 at dinner, ¥30,000–39,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 50 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
Getting there
11 min walk (870 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 13 min · Higashiyama (Exit 1): 15 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 6 and walk east for 240 m.
- Turn right at Tully's Coffee onto Hanami-koji and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 180 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right onto Higashiōji Street and walk 20 m.
- Bear left at Imo Pi Pi and walk 260 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
Kodaiji Wakuden is on your right.
On your right
Look for
高台寺 和久傳
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
高台寺 和久傳京都府京都市東山区高台寺北門前鷲尾町512
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 512 Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | The bus stop is a 5-minute walk from Gion. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 160 m, about 3 min walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 250 m, about 4 min walk
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 890 m, about 14 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
Kodaiji Wakuden has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Kodaiji Wakuden 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 Kodaiji Wakuden cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥50,000–59,999 per person and lunch at ¥30,000–39,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Kodaiji Wakuden have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Kodaiji Wakuden closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Kodaiji Wakuden?
Gion-shijo Station, about 11 minutes on foot (870 m). Higashiyama Station is about 14 minutes away.
Does Kodaiji Wakuden have a Michelin star?
Yes. Kodaiji Wakuden has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.