Kinobu
京料理 木乃婦
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Shijō Station
Our analysis
- #16of 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
- ¥21,505least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,600
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 3
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Kinobu is 16th of the 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥21,505 (on Ikyu), 22% above the ¥17,600 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥10,120 (on Ikyu) is 15% above the ¥8,800 median of 21. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide). 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 private room (for 2), a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,120, 53% 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).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinmata | — | ¥13,500 | ¥6,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 6 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Kinobu | — | ¥21,505 | ¥10,120 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ | 4 min, Shijō | — |
| Shun Ai Sasaki | — | ¥13,500 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Tori Yasa | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
| Nijo Aritsune | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Kanzan | — | ¥23,100 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 6 min, Shijō | Mon |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Kinobu
- 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 075-352-0001 (+81-75-352-0001 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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
Omakase Kaiseki [Pocket Concierge Limited Course]
Lunch
¥35,420
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$240
Cheapest
Omakase Kaiseki [Pocket Concierge Limited Course]
Dinner
¥35,420
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$240
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 220 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Sommelier available |
Getting there
4 min walk (330 m) from Shijō Station.
Also near: Karasuma: 7 min · Gojō: 10 min
- Leave Shijō Station and walk south-west for 10 m.
- Turn right at CAFE VELOCE onto Bukkouji-dori and walk 280 m.
Kinobu is on your left.
On your left
Look for
京料理 木乃婦
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 木乃婦京都府京都市下京区新町通仏光寺下ル岩戸山町416
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 416 -, Kyoto 600-8445 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes on foot from Shijo (Kyoto City Subway) and 10 minutes on foot from Hankyu Karasuma. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Kinobu has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Kinobu in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kinobu 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 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Kinobu?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kinobu?
Shijō Station, about 4 minutes on foot (330 m). Karasuma Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Kinobu have a Michelin star?
Yes. Kinobu has one Michelin star 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.