Sojiki Nakahigashi
草喰 なかひがし
Kaiseki in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto, 22 min walk from Chayama·Kyōto-Geijutsudaigaku Station
Our analysis
- #2of 19 kaiseki restaurants in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji
- ¥24,200least expensive dinner course; median ¥30,250
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed MondaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 7 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 4
Inside 2
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Sojiki Nakahigashi is 2nd of the 19 kaiseki restaurants in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji and 11th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥24,200 (on Pocket Concierge), 20% below the ¥30,250 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥12,100 (on Pocket Concierge) is 27% below the ¥16,500 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, 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; 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 ¥12,100, 50% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥24,200 on both Pocket Concierge and its website; ¥12,100 on both Pocket Concierge and its website.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sojiki Nakahigashi | #11 | ¥24,200 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 22 min, Chayama·Kyōto-Geijutsudaigaku | Mon |
| Kyo Kaiseki Kichisen | #46 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2023 | 10 min, Demachiyanagi | — |
| Kokyu | #63 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | ¥16,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2021 | 5 min, Demachiyanagi | — |
| Kappo Shinatomi | — | ¥20,000 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 5 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | Wed |
| Shimogamo Saryo | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 7 min, Demachiyanagi | Tue |
| Japanese cuisine Fujii | — | ¥18,150 | ¥9,680 | Online, Japanese only | — | — | 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 | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Sojiki Nakahigashi
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-752-3500 (+81-75-752-3500 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Lunch
Lunch
¥12,100
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$80
Cheapest
Lunch full course
Lunch
¥14,520
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
¥2,420 more than the one above
Dinner
Dinner
¥24,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
¥9,680 more than the one above
Dinner full course
Dinner
¥31,460
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$210
¥7,260 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
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 | Dress Code at Soujiki Nakahigashi At Soujiki Nakahigashi, we kindly ask our guests to adhere to a smart casual dress code. This means that while we encourage comfort, we also appreciate a polished appearance. Please avoid overly casual attire such as flip-flops, beachwear, or gym clothes. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you! |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Counter seating, Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about wine |
Getting there
22 min walk (1,740 m) from Chayama·Kyōto-Geijutsudaigaku Station.
Also near: Mototanaka: 22 min
- Leave Chayama·Kyōto-Geijutsudaigaku Station and walk south-east for 270 m.
- Turn right and walk 580 m.
- Turn left onto Mikage Street and walk 100 m.
- Turn right and walk 380 m.
- Turn left onto Shigagoe-michi and walk 10 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 70 m.
- Turn right at Kissa-to-Pan do onto Shirakawa Street and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at Bank of Kyoto onto Imaidegawa Street and walk 110 m.
Sojiki Nakahigashi is on your right.
On your right
Look for
草喰 なかひがし
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
草喰 なかひがし京都府京都市左京区浄土寺石橋町32-3
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 32-3 Jodoji Ishibashicho Sakyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 606-8406 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - 8 minutes by car from Demachiyanagi Station on the Keihan Kamo-Tō Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion), 520 m, about 9 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
Sojiki Nakahigashi has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Sojiki Nakahigashi 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 Sojiki Nakahigashi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sojiki Nakahigashi closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Sojiki Nakahigashi?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sojiki Nakahigashi?
Chayama·Kyōto-Geijutsudaigaku Station, about 22 minutes on foot (1,740 m). Mototanaka Station is about 22 minutes away.
Does Sojiki Nakahigashi have a dress code?
Dress Code at Soujiki Nakahigashi At Soujiki Nakahigashi, we kindly ask our guests to adhere to a smart casual dress code. This means that while we encourage comfort, we also appreciate a polished appearance. Please avoid overly casual attire such as flip-flops, beachwear, or gym clothes. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you!
Does Sojiki Nakahigashi have a Michelin star?
Yes. Sojiki Nakahigashi 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.