Kyo Suiran
京 翠嵐
Kaiseki in Arashiyama, Saga & Hozukyo, Kyoto, 8 min walk from Torokko Arashiyama Station
Our analysis
- ¥28,463least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,975
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book online: TableCheck
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥28,463 (on Tabelog), 50% above the ¥18,975 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥9,000 (on Ikyu) is 30% above the ¥6,900 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 ¥9,000, 68% 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: ¥28,463 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Arashiyama, Saga & Hozukyo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirano Ya | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Phone only | — | 21 min, Torokko Arashiyama | — |
| Hoshinoya Kyoto Dining | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 21 min, Arashiyama | — |
| Kumahiko | — | ¥15,730 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Arashiyama | Tue, Wed |
| Kyo Suiran | — | ¥28,463 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 8 min, Torokko Arashiyama | — |
| Okina | — | ¥20,000 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online, Japanese only | ★ | 11 min, Saga-Arashiyama | Wed |
| Kyoryoriya Arashiyama Sakura | — | ¥17,500 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 9 min, Matsuo-taisha | Mon |
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 | Private rooms, Sommelier |
How to book Kyo Suiran
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-0825 (+81-50-5456-0825 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
Lunch Course: Toki no Ka + 1 DrinkMost booked
Lunch · 5 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Crab
- Duck
- Seasonal ingredients
- Salmon roe
- Sashimi
- Wagyu
What is served (16)
- <Appetizer>
- Shrimp Yam, Hiryu Head, Crab Sauce
- Additional orders can be made.
- <Clear Soup>
- Duck Manju, Fresh Yuba, Wasabi + JPY 3,000
- <First Layer - Seasonal Delicacies>
- Fresh Yuba, Ikura
- Blanched Mushrooms and Greens
- Seasonal Sashimi
- Mukago Masamushi, Momiji Fu
- Free-range Chicken Momiji Age
- Grilled Sea Bream with Sesame Salt
- Red Konnyaku Dengaku
- Dried Persimmon Cream Cheese
- <Second Layer - Seasonal Main>
- Roasted Omi Beef Thigh
¥9,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Lunch Course: Toki no Ka + 1 Drink (with Additional Soup)
Lunch · 6 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Crab
- Duck
- Seasonal ingredients
- Salmon roe
- Sashimi
- Wagyu
What is served (16)
- <Appetizer>
- Shrimp Taro, Hiryu Head, Crab Sauce
- <Clear Soup>
- Duck Dumpling, Fresh Yuba, Wasabi
- <First Tier - Seasonal Delicacies>
- Fresh Yuba, Ikura
- Blanched Mushrooms and Greens
- Seasonal Sashimi
- Mugago Steamed Cake, Momiji Fu
- Free-range Chicken Momiji Fry
- Grilled Sea Bream with Sesame Salt
- Red Konnyaku Dengaku
- Dried Persimmon Cream Cheese
- <Second Tier - Seasonal Main>
- Roasted Omi Beef Thigh
- Country-style Salad with 3 Herbs
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥2,000 more than the one above
Lunch Course: Toki no Ka + 1 Drink (with Wagyu Steak Upgrade)
Lunch · 5 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Wagyu
- Crab
- Duck
- Seasonal ingredients
- Salmon roe
- Sashimi
What is served (16)
- <Appetizer>
- Shrimp Taro, Hiryu Head, Crab Sauce
- Available for additional order.
- <Main Soup>
- Duck Dumpling, Fresh Yuba, Wasabi + JPY 3,000
- <First Tier - Seasonal Delicacies>
- Fresh Yuba, Ikura
- Blanched Mushrooms and Greens
- Seasonal Sashimi
- Mugwort Steamed Cake, Momiji Fu
- Free-range Chicken Momiji Fry
- Grilled Sea Bream with Sesame Salt
- Red Konnyaku Dengaku
- Dried Persimmon Cream Cheese
- <Second Tier - Seasonal Main>
- Omi Beef Filet Steak (Upgrade)
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥1,000 more than the one above
Lunch Course: Toki no Ka + 1 Drink (with Additional Soup and Wagyu Steak Upgrade)Most booked
Lunch · 6 dishes · 1–4 guests
- Wagyu
- Duck
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
¥14,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥2,000 more than the one above
Dinner Course [Ransai
Dinner · 8 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Caviar
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
What is served (15)
- Course Menu◆
- <Starter>
- Beef Cheek, Comté Cheese, Rice, Caviar
- <Seasonal Vegetables>
- Bonito, Yuzu, Straw, Kujo Green Onion
- <Soup>
- Mushrooms, Saikyo Miso, Saffron, Ginger
- <Hot Appetizers>
- Squid, Fennel, Bok Choy
- <Hot Dish>
- Flounder, Pearl Onions, Lardo, Yam, Ginkgo Nuts
- <Grilled Dish>
- <Final Dish>
- Noodles, Meat Miso, Potatoes
- <Dessert>
¥28,463
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
¥14,463 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge is 15%, no additional charge. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 56 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | smart casual |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hotel restaurant, Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Opened | March 2015 |
Getting there
8 min walk (670 m) from Torokko Arashiyama Station.
Also near: Arashiyama: 10 min · Randen-Saga: 15 min
- Leave Torokko Arashiyama Station and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 360 m.
- Turn left and walk 140 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
Kyo Suiran is on your left.
On your left
Look for
京 翠嵐
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京 翠嵐京都府京都市右京区嵯峨天竜寺芒ノ馬場町12 翠嵐 ラグジュアリーコレクションホテル 京都
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 12 Ukyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 616-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - JR Sanin Main Line, Sagano Line "Saga Arashiyama Station" is about a 15-minute walk. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Tenryū-ji Temple, 250 m, about 4 min walk
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, 760 m, about 12 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kyo Suiran cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge is 15%, no additional charge.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Kyo Suiran?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kyo Suiran?
Torokko Arashiyama Station, about 8 minutes on foot (670 m). Arashiyama Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Kyo Suiran have a dress code?
smart casual
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.