Kuro Kyoto
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 13 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥9,680least expensive dinner course; median ¥20,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 32 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 25
Inside 5
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥9,680 (on Ikyu), 52% below the ¥20,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥3,800 (on Tabelog) is 60% below the ¥9,500 median of 21. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a private room, a less expensive lunch (from ¥3,800, 61% 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: ¥3,800 on Tabelog and ¥4,180 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥5,800 on Tabelog and ¥6,380 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuzuya Ryokan Isshin Kyo | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Kenninji Gion Maruyama | — | ¥37,950 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ | 8 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Kuro Kyoto | — | ¥9,680 | ¥3,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 13 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Dominique Bouchet Kyoto Le RESTAURANT | — | ¥20,000 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Keage | Wed |
| Jingu Michi Jin | — | ¥12,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Higashiyama | Wed |
| Miyagawa Cho Suilen | — | ¥20,000 | ¥10,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
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, Chinese |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sofa seating, Sommelier, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Kuro Kyoto
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5596-6249 (+81-50-5596-6249 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 the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
A course with a choice of main dish, side, and dessert - 5 Dishes
Lunch | Yasaka Course
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–10 guests
- Duck
- Seasonal ingredients
- Crab
- Wagyu
- Sukiyaki
What is served (16)
- Appetizers -
- Special Duck and Seasonal Vegetable Salad
- Warm Appetizers -
- Grilled Sesame Tofu
- Crab Cream Croquette (+JPY 800)
- Main Dishes -
- Kyoto Red Chicken Nanban
- Kyotanba Kogen Pork Kakuni
- Omi Beef Fillet Steak 75g (+JPY 6,800)
- g (+JPY 12,000)
- Black Wagyu Sukiyaki 60g (+JPY 3,000)
- g (+JPY 5,500)
- Other selections available
- Rice -
- White Rice and Red Miso Soup
- KURO Curry (+JPY 500)
¥3,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
Cheapest
Lunch from 10/1 | Yasaka Course with 5 Dishes Where You Can Choose Main Dish, Side, and Dessert.
Lunch · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥4,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
¥500 more than the one above
Lunch | Higashiyama Course - Most Popular, Choose Main Dish, Side, and Dessert, 6 Dishes
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Crab
- Wagyu
- Sukiyaki
What is served (16)
- Hassun -
- Seasonal Hassun
- Sashimi -
- Today's Fresh Fish "SASHIMI"
- Warm Appetizers -
- Homemade Grilled Sesame Tofu
- Crab Cream Croquette (+JPY 800)
- Main Dish -
- Kyoto Red Chicken Nanban
- Kyotanba Kogen Pork Kakuni
- Omi Beef Fillet Steak 75g (+JPY 6,800)
- g (+JPY 12,000)
- Kuroge Wagyu Sukiyaki 60g (+JPY 3,000)
- g (+JPY 5,500)
- Various other options available
- Rice -
¥5,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
¥1,000 more than the one above
10/1~ Lunch | Higashiyama Course, Most Popular with Selectable Main Dish, Finale, and Dessert, Total of 6 Dishes
Lunch · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥5,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
¥500 more than the one above
Lunch | Yasaka Course + Window Seat Guarantee - A Course with Selectable Main Dish, Noodles, and Dessert, Total of 5 Dis
Lunch · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥5,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
A special anniversary plan featuring 5 dishes including a whole cake with the sweetness of the Yasaka Course.
Lunch | Yasaka Anniversary Course
5 dishes · 2–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥6,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
¥400 more than the one above
Lunch from 10/1 | Yasaka Course + Window Seat Guarantee - A Course with Selectable Main Dish, Noodles, and Dessert, Tota
Lunch · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥6,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
¥100 more than the one above
Lunch" Weekend Only 6 Dishes
Lunch · 6 dishes · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
¥6,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
¥200 more than the one above
Enjoy main dishes of fish and meat with a selection of meat, side dishes, and desserts, totaling 7 dishes.
Lunch | Kiyomizu Course
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Crab
- Wagyu
- Sukiyaki
What is served (16)
- Appetizer -
- Seasonal Assorted Appetizers
- Sashimi -
- Today's Fresh Fish "SASHIMI"
- Hot Appetizers -
- Grilled Sesame Tofu
- Crab Cream Croquette (+JPY 800)
- Fish Dish -
- Today's Fresh Fish
- Main Dish -
- Kyoto Red Chicken Nanban
- Kyotanba Kogen Pork Kakuni
- Omi Beef Fillet Steak 75g (+JPY 6,800)
- g (+JPY 12,000)
- Kuroge Wagyu Sukiyaki 60g (+JPY 3,000)
- g (+JPY 5,500)
¥7,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥700 more than the one above
A special anniversary plan featuring 5 dishes including a whole cake with the sweetness of the Yasaka Course
10/1~ Lunch | Yasaka Anniversary Course
5 dishes · 2–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥7,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥100 more than the one above
Lunch | Higashiyama Course + Window Seat Guaranteed] Most Popular Course with Choice of Main Dish, Side, and Dessert - 6
Lunch · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥7,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
From 10/1 Lunch | Shimizu Course Enjoy Fish and Meat Main Dishes with a Choice of Meat, Noodles, and Sweets in 7 Dishes
Lunch · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥7,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥400 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–16:00, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–16:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–16:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–16:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–16:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 80 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 20 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Sofa seating, Stand-up bar, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available, English menu, Multilingual staff available (English, Chinese) |
| Opened | September 2025 |
Getting there
13 min walk (1,060 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 17 min · Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 5): 17 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.
You arrive at Kuro Kyoto.
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京都府京都市東山区八坂通下河原東入八坂上町366 THE SODOH HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 366 -, Kyoto 605-0827 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | From JR Kyoto Station:. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 240 m, about 4 min walk
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 640 m, about 10 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kuro Kyoto cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Kuro Kyoto have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Kuro Kyoto closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Kuro Kyoto?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kuro Kyoto?
Gion-shijo Station, about 13 minutes on foot (1,060 m). Kiyomizu-Gojō Station is about 18 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.