Lurra°
Innovative in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 1 min walk from Higashiyama Station
Our analysis
- #3of 20 innovative restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- 82%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a lower dinner budget
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Lurra° is 3rd of the 20 innovative restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 10th of 59 in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 82% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and higher than that of 71% of its innovative restaurants. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide), The Tabelog Award in 2025, and Tabelog 100 in 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 29 of the 59 innovative restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter (10 of its 18 seats) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimmonzen Yonemura | #8 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Sanjō Keihan | Tue, Wed |
| Lurra° | #10 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Bronze 2025 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Higashiyama | Mon, Sun |
| Gibier MIYAMA | #11 | ¥32,340 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Yamaji Yosuke | #13 | ¥10,000 | ¥6,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji | — | ¥18,150 | ¥9,680 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ | 15 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| ristorante DONO | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥6,500 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 4 min, Higashiyama | Mon, Sun |
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 |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sommelier |
How to book Lurra°
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-3196-1433 (+81-50-3196-1433 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.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥40,000–49,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–21:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 18, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 13 are not admitted |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | July 2019 |
Getting there
1 min walk (100 m) from Higashiyama Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Sanjō Keihan: 8 min · Sanjo: 8 min
- Leave Higashiyama Station by Exit 1 and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn left at Tassel Hotel Sanjo Shirakawa and walk 70 m.
Lurra° is on your left.
On your left
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
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京都府京都市東山区石泉院町396
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 396 Sekisenincho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0021 |
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| Directions | - 1-minute walk from Exit 1 of Higashiyama Subway Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Heian Shrine, 750 m, about 12 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 740 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Lurra° has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Lurra° in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred innovative restaurants in Kyoto
- Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Lurra° cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Lurra° closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Lurra°?
Children under 13 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Lurra°?
Higashiyama Station, about 1 minute on foot (100 m). Sanjō Keihan Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Lurra° have a Michelin star?
Yes. Lurra° has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
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.