Kyoryori Hachisei
京料理 八清
Kaiseki in Mibu & Nijo Castle Area, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Tambaguchi Station
Our analysis
- ¥14,300least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 26 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 5
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥14,300 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥15,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥9,900 (on Ikyu) is 24% above the ¥8,000 median of 21. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. 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 ¥9,900, 31% 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: ¥13,200 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥17,600 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Mibu & Nijo Castle Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suppon Ryori Madoka Tei | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Tambaguchi | Wed |
| Ryoriya En | — | ¥23,000 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 7 min, Nijōjō-mae | Wed |
| Shiki Nakamura | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | — | 10 min, Nijō | — |
| Kyoryori Hachisei | — | ¥14,300 | ¥9,900 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Tambaguchi | — |
| Hosun Nagashima | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Emmachi | — |
| Nishinana Jo Nakao | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥5,500 | Phone only | — | 11 min, Umekōji-Kyōtonishi | — |
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 | Private rooms, Sofa seating |
How to book Kyoryori Hachisei
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-1346 (+81-50-5456-1346 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.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Seasonal Authentic Kaiseki Lunch Using Fresh Ingredients DailyMost booked
Lunch · 9 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Seasonal Authentic Kaiseki Course Using Fresh Ingredients DailyMost booked
2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
¥17,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥4,400 more than the one above
9 Dishes Seasonal Luxury Kaiseki Course
9 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
What is served (11)
- Appetizer
- Sushi
- Sashimi
- Soup
- Seasonal Delicacies
- Fried or Grilled Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Seasonal Rice Dish
- Red Miso Soup
- Fruits
- Coffee after Meal
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥4,400 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Service charge | Regarding the service charge at Kyoryori Hachisei, please note that a service fee will be added to your bill. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Sofa seating, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises |
Getting there
6 min walk (480 m) from Tambaguchi Station.
Also near: Shijō-Ōmiya (Exit 2B): 13 min · Umekōji-Kyōtonishi: 14 min
- Leave Tambaguchi Station and walk east for 480 m.
Kyoryori Hachisei is on your right.
On your right
Look for
京料理 八清
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京料理 八清京都府京都市下京区中堂寺前田町15-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 15-2 Chudojimae Dacho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 600-8804 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk east from JR Tanbaguchi Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Dusit Thani Kyoto, 770 m, about 13 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Kyoryori Hachisei is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Kyoryori Hachisei in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kyoryori Hachisei cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Regarding the service charge at Kyoryori Hachisei, please note that a service fee will be added to your bill.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Kyoryori Hachisei?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kyoryori Hachisei?
Tambaguchi Station, about 6 minutes on foot (480 m). Umekōji-Kyōtonishi Station is about 13 minutes away.
Is Kyoryori Hachisei in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Kyoryori Hachisei is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.