Kyoto Ito
京都 いと
Kaiseki in Kyoto Station Area, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Kyōto Station
Our analysis
- #1of 6 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto Station Area
- ¥30,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥24,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 26 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 18
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Kyoto Ito is 1st of the 6 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto Station Area and 79th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥30,000 (on Pocket Concierge), 25% above the ¥24,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥18,000 (on Tabelog) is 80% above the ¥10,000 median of 21. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and TableCheck; 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 less expensive lunch (from ¥18,000, 40% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥18,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥38,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto Station 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Ito | #79 | ¥30,000 | ¥18,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Kyōto | — |
| Kome Dokoro Inamoto | #84 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bib Gourmand | 7 min, Gojō | — |
| Kyokaiseki Minokichi Takeshigerou Hotel Granvia Kyoto | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥8,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Kyōto | — |
| Teppanyaki Aoi | — | ¥17,457 | ¥7,084 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Kyōto | — |
| Kyoto Senryo | — | ¥7,500 | ¥5,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kyōto | — |
| Shiokoji Raksui | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Kyōto | — |
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 |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Kyoto Ito
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or TableCheck, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5596-7994 (+81-50-5596-7994 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
Kyoto Ito – A Luxurious Seasonal Tasting Course
Lunch
¥30,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
Cheapest
Kyoto Ito – A Luxurious Seasonal Tasting Course
Dinner
¥30,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | 5% service charge, no additional charge |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 16 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises |
| Opened | March 2019 |
Getting there
6 min walk (440 m) from Kyōto Station.
Also near: Gojō (Exit 8): 8 min · Shichijō (Exit 3): 11 min
- Leave Kyōto Station and walk south-west for 100 m.
- Bear left at Starbucks and walk 60 m.
- Turn left at McDonald's and walk 160 m.
- Turn right onto Shichijō Street and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
Kyoto Ito is on your left.
On your left
Look for
京都 いと
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京都 いと京都府京都市下京区中居町112-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 112-1 Nakaicho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 600-8219 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 京都駅より徒歩5分。東本願寺のお堀の向かい、七条通りの裏にひっそり佇む。. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kyoto Station, 430 m, about 7 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Dusit Thani Kyoto, 440 m, about 7 min walk
From the restaurant's website
| Owner | 野口翔平 |
|---|---|
| Michelin Guide | 2019: one star |
As stated on kyoto-ito.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kyoto Ito cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (5% service charge, no additional charge) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Kyoto Ito?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kyoto Ito?
Kyōto Station, about 6 minutes on foot (440 m). Gojō Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Kyoto Ito have a Michelin star?
According to its website, Kyoto Ito was awarded one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2019. This is what the restaurant states on its own website; the Michelin Guide itself is the authority.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.