Kushi Kanzashi Kyu
串かんざし 久
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Sanjo Station
Our analysis
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 18% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 21% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 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, or 6), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minokichi Honten Takeshigerou | — | ¥22,000 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 7 min, Keage | — |
| Gion Kawakami | — | ¥12,100 | ¥5,445 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| HANA-Kitcho | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Kushi Kanzashi Kyu | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Sanjo | — |
| Gion Yamagishi | — | ¥27,500 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Kyoto Gion Tempura Yasaka Endo | — | ¥18,080 | ¥8,701 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2023 | 9 min, Gion-shijo | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Tatami room |
How to book Kushi Kanzashi Kyu
- Call 075-255-4749 (+81-75-255-4749 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Higashiyama TsukasaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.23
Kappo HassunGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 4.10
Shorenin Monzeki Mae TsukiokaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.20
Higashiyama OgataGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.17
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | No charge fee |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 9 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Services | BYO drinks |
Getting there
5 min walk (370 m) from Sanjo Station.
Also near: Gion-shijo (Exit 4): 5 min · Sanjō Keihan: 6 min
- Leave Sanjo Station and walk north for 90 m.
- Turn left at Lawson and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at Coffee Yoshida onto Pontochō Alley and walk 180 m.
You arrive at Kushi Kanzashi Kyu.
Look for
串かんざし 久
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
串かんざし 久京都府京都市中京区先斗町樵木町192
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 192 Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0000 |
|---|---|
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| Directions | 289 meters from Sanjo. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nishiki Market, 480 m, about 8 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 690 m, about 11 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 770 m, about 13 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kushi Kanzashi Kyu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (No charge fee) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Kushi Kanzashi Kyu?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kushi Kanzashi Kyu?
Sanjo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (370 m). Gion-shijo Station is about 6 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.