Kyo Kaiseki Kichisen
京懐石 吉泉
Kaiseki in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto, 10 min walk from Demachiyanagi Station
Our analysis
- #4of 19 kaiseki restaurants in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji
- ¥15,000least expensive lunch course; median ¥16,500
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Kyo Kaiseki Kichisen is 4th of the 19 kaiseki restaurants in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji and 46th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive lunch course is ¥15,000 (on its website), about the same as the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 18 in Kyoto in this guide), The Tabelog Award 7 times (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2026), and Tabelog 100 in 2021 and 2023. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and OMAKASE; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), 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: ¥15,000 on its website and ¥16,500 on Pocket Concierge, with tax and service; ¥30,000 on its website and ¥33,000 on Pocket Concierge, with tax and service.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takeyamachi Mita | #9 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | — | Phone only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 8 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | — |
| 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 | — |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Kyo Kaiseki Kichisen
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-711-6121 (+81-75-711-6121 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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 Kaiseki
Lunch
¥16,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Lunch Kaiseki
Lunch
¥18,700
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
¥2,200 more than the one above
Lunch Kaiseki
Lunch
¥22,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥3,300 more than the one above
Standard Kaiseki
Lunch
¥33,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$220
¥11,000 more than the one above
Standard Kaiseki
Dinner
¥33,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$220
Standard Kaiseki
Lunch
¥38,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$260
¥5,500 more than the one above
Standard Kaiseki
Dinner
¥38,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$260
Standard Kaiseki
Lunch
¥44,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$290
¥5,500 more than the one above
Standard Kaiseki
Dinner
¥44,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$290
Standard Kaiseki
Lunch
¥88,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$590
¥44,000 more than the one above
Standard Kaiseki
Dinner
¥88,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$590
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥40,000–49,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 17 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
Getting there
10 min walk (760 m) from Demachiyanagi Station, Exit 5.
Also near: Mototanaka: 14 min · Kuramaguchi (Exit 1): 18 min
- Leave Demachiyanagi Station by Exit 5 and walk north for 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 240 m.
- Bear right and walk 200 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 170 m.
Kyo Kaiseki Kichisen is on your right.
On your right
Look for
京懐石 吉泉
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京懐石 吉泉京都府京都市左京区下鴨森本町5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5 Shimogamo Morimotocho Sakyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 606-0805 |
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| Directions | Approximately 15 minutes by taxi from JR Kyoto Station. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
Kyo Kaiseki Kichisen has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Kyo Kaiseki Kichisen in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kyo Kaiseki Kichisen cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Kyo Kaiseki Kichisen?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kyo Kaiseki Kichisen?
Demachiyanagi Station, about 10 minutes on foot (760 m). Mototanaka Station is about 14 minutes away.
Does Kyo Kaiseki Kichisen have a Michelin star?
Yes. Kyo Kaiseki Kichisen 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.