Kyou Yuuke Yokikana
京夕け 善哉
Also spelled Kyo Yuke Yokikana
Kaiseki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Marutamachi Station
Our analysis
- ¥16,200least expensive dinner course; median ¥19,800
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 4
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,200 (on Ikyu), 18% below the ¥19,800 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. 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 seat at the counter (6 of its 14 seats) and a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogawa | — | ¥28,000 | ¥5,500 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 6 min, Karasuma Oike | Sun |
| Umemura | — | ¥8,855 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Kyou Yuuke Yokikana | — | ¥16,200 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Marutamachi | Wed |
| Jikon Hiratate | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Marutamachi | Mon |
| Manshige | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 15 min, Imadegawa | Tue |
| Sushi Hayashi | — | ¥36,300 | ¥22,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Demachiyanagi | Wed, Thu |
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 | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Kyou Yuuke Yokikana
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-222-1875 (+81-75-222-1875 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Dinner course
御料理 13,500円（14,850円税込）コース
Dinner · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (1)（menu in Japanese）
- 御料理7品、季節の御飯物、水物
¥16,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Dinner course
御料理 16,000円（17,600円税込）コース
Dinner · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (1)（menu in Japanese）
- 御料理8品、季節の御飯物、水物
¥19,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥3,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
御料理 20,000円（22,000円税込）コース
Dinner · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (1)（menu in Japanese）
- 御料理8品、季節の御飯物、水物
¥24,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
¥4,800 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14, including 6 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 16 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
Getting there
5 min walk (400 m) from Marutamachi Station.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 2): 8 min · Nijōjō-mae (Exit 2): 12 min
- Leave Marutamachi Station and walk south for 70 m.
- Turn right at Hotel Monday Kyoto Marutamachi onto Takeyamachi-dori and walk 130 m.
- Turn left onto Muromachi street and walk 150 m.
Kyou Yuuke Yokikana is on your left.
On your left
Look for
京夕け 善哉
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
京夕け 善哉京都府京都市中京区室町通夷川上ル鏡屋町44-3
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 44-3 -, Kyoto 604-0002 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 15 minutes from Kyoto Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nijō Castle, 1.0 km, about 16 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kyou Yuuke Yokikana cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kyou Yuuke Yokikana closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Kyou Yuuke Yokikana?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to Kyou Yuuke Yokikana?
Marutamachi Station, about 5 minutes on foot (400 m). Karasuma Oike Station is about 9 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.