Kyo Kibune Hiroya
京・貴船ひろや
Kaiseki in Kurama & Kifune, Kyoto, 39 min walk from Kurama Station
Our analysis
- 99%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥10,000–14,999Book by phone
All 17 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥10,000–14,999) is lower than that of 99% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 99% of its kaiseki restaurants. 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 private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,000, 40% below its dinner budget), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsuneo | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Kyo Kibune Hiroya | — | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 39 min, Kurama | — |
| Tokumaru | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Wed |
| Kyoryori Irifune | — | ¥13,000 | ¥6,200 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Sangen An | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 16 min, Nishiōji | Tue |
| Sakai Man | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Kyo Kibune Hiroya
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-9579 (+81-50-5456-9579 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | No charge for service. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–15:30, 16:30–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–15:30, 16:30–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–15:30, 16:30–20:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–15:30, 16:30–20:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–15:30, 16:30–20:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–15:30, 16:30–20:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–15:30, 16:30–20:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 80 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 80 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking is prohibited in all seats, including electronic cigarettes. There is a smoking room, so please use that. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Nothing in particular. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
Getting there
39 min walk (3,080 m) from Kurama Station.
- Leave Kurama Station and walk east for 30 m.
- Bear right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left onto Kyoto Hirogawara Miyama Line and walk 140 m.
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Kyo Kibune Hiroya is on your right.
On your right
Look for
京・貴船ひろや
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京・貴船ひろや京都府京都市左京区鞍馬貴船町56
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 56 Kuramakibunecho Sakyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 601-1112 |
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| Directions | Kibuneguchi Station on the Eizan Electric Railway is a 5 to 10-minute bus ride away (30 minutes during the summer). |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kyo Kibune Hiroya cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥10,000–14,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (No charge for service.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Kyo Kibune Hiroya?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kyo Kibune Hiroya?
Kurama Station, about 39 minutes on foot (3,080 m).
Does Kyo Kibune Hiroya have a dress code?
Nothing in particular.
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.