Kumahiko
嵐山熊彦 たん熊北店
Kaiseki in Arashiyama, Saga & Hozukyo, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Arashiyama Station
Our analysis
- ¥15,730least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,975
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook by phone
All 30 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 22
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,730 (on Tabelog), 17% below the ¥18,975 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,600 (on Tabelog) is about the same as the ¥7,084 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,600, 58% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,730 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥6,600 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Arashiyama, Saga & Hozukyo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirano Ya | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Phone only | — | 21 min, Torokko Arashiyama | — |
| Hoshinoya Kyoto Dining | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 21 min, Arashiyama | — |
| Kumahiko | — | ¥15,730 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Arashiyama | Tue, Wed |
| Kyo Suiran | — | ¥28,463 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 8 min, Torokko Arashiyama | — |
| Tsutaya | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 21 min, Torokko Arashiyama | — |
| Okina | — | ¥20,000 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online, Japanese only | ★ | 11 min, Saga-Arashiyama | Wed |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Menu with photos, Tatami room |
How to book Kumahiko
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5593-7901 (+81-50-5593-7901 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Matsukado 【2nd Floor Tatami Room & Chair Table Seats
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–12 guests
- Sashimi
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Lunch Kaiseki [2nd Floor Tatami Room & Chair TableMost booked
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
Drinks included
What is served (8)
- 【Appetizer】
- 【Soup】
- 【Sashimi】
- 【Grilled Dish & Assorted Delicacies】
- 【Simmered Dish】
- 【Rice】
- 【Dessert】
- 【Drinks: Draft Beer, Sake, Shochu, Wine, Soft Drinks】
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Lunch Yudofu Kaiseki [2nd Floor Tatami Room & Chair Table
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Lunch Shokado (2nd Floor Tatami Room, Chair Table)
Lunch · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
¥7,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥1,100 more than the one above
Lunch Kaiseki (2nd Floor Tatami Room, Chair Table)
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
¥7,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
Lunch Yudofu Kaiseki (2nd Floor Tatami Room, Chair Table)
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
¥7,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
Lunch Kaiseki 7 Dishes including Grilled and Simmered Dishes [2nd Floor Private Room with Chairs and Tables
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (8)
- Appetizers
- Simmered Dish
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Stewed Dish
- Soup
- Rice
- Dessert
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥5,500 more than the one above
Lunch Kaiseki - 7 Dishes (2nd Floor Private Room, Chair Table)
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
¥14,410
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥1,210 more than the one above
Dinner Kaiseki Cuisine 【2nd Floor Tatami Room & Chair Table
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
¥15,730
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥1,320 more than the one above
Lunch Kaiseki 8 Dishes including Sashimi, Grilled and Simmered Dishes [2nd Floor Private Room with Chairs and Tables
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
¥15,840
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥110 more than the one above
Dinner Kaiseki Cuisine [2nd Floor Tatami Room & Chair Table
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
¥15,840
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Lunch Kaiseki - 8 Dishes including Sashimi, Grilled Dishes, and Simmered Dishes (2nd Floor Private Room, Chair Table)
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,830
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥990 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted 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, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | 10% (Applicable only for tatami seating and counter seating) |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 82 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 80 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Live music, Projector available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Take-out, English menu, English-speaking staff, Menu with photos |
Getting there
5 min walk (420 m) from Arashiyama Station.
Also near: Randen-Saga: 11 min · Torokko Arashiyama: 13 min
- Leave Arashiyama Station and walk south-west for 20 m.
- Turn right at First cabin and walk 50 m.
- Turn right at Lawson and walk 100 m.
- Turn left and walk 110 m.
- Turn right at % ARABICA Kyoto Arashiyama onto Nijo Station Arashiyama Line and walk 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
Kumahiko is on your right.
On your right
Look for
嵐山熊彦 たん熊北店
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
嵐山熊彦 たん熊北店京都府京都市右京区嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町5-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-1 Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho Ukyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 616-8385 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 10 minutes walk from Saga-Arashiyama Station on the JR Sanin Main Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Tenryū-ji Temple, 320 m, about 5 min walk
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, 950 m, about 15 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kumahiko cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (10% (Applicable only for tatami seating and counter seating)) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Kumahiko have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Kumahiko closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Kumahiko?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kumahiko?
Arashiyama Station, about 5 minutes on foot (420 m). Randen-Saga Station is about 10 minutes away.
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.