Mankame Rou
萬亀樓
Also spelled Mankame Ro
Kaiseki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 17 min walk from Nijōjō-mae Station
Our analysis
- #11of 51 kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area
- ¥31,625least expensive dinner course; median ¥26,400
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 4
In our ranking, Mankame Rou is 11th of the 51 kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area and 67th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥31,625 (on Ikyu), 20% above the ¥26,400 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥10,000 (on Ikyu) is 33% below the ¥15,000 median of 21. Its record: two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 18 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, 4, or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 68% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥37,950 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirei | #61 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | ★ · Bronze 2022 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 2 min, Marutamachi | Wed |
| Isshisoden Nakamura | #66 | ¥40,000 | ¥32,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★★ · Bronze 2023 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Mankame Rou | #67 | ¥31,625 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ | 17 min, Nijōjō-mae | — |
| Tsuji Fusa | #72 | ¥23,000 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 7 min, Marutamachi | Sun |
| Muromachi Yui | #75 | ¥30,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★★ | 3 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Nakamitsu | #76 | ¥25,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 5 min, Marutamachi | Wed |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Mankame Rou
- 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 075-441-5020 (+81-75-441-5020 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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
[Chair seat]Chair seat]Kyoto Kaiseki
Lunch
¥37,950
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$250
Cheapest
[Chair seat]Kyoto Kaiseki
Dinner
¥37,950
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$250
[Chair seat]Kyoto Kaiseki
Lunch
¥44,275
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$300
¥6,325 more than the one above
[Chair seat]Kyoto Kaiseki
Dinner
¥44,275
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$300
[Chair seat] Yusoku cuisine
Lunch
¥69,575
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$460
¥25,300 more than the one above
[Chair seat] Yusoku cuisine
Dinner
¥69,575
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$460
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 60 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
Getting there
17 min walk (1,370 m) from Nijōjō-mae Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Marutamachi: 18 min · Imadegawa: 20 min
- Leave Nijōjō-mae Station by Exit 1 and walk east for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 170 m.
- Bear right and walk 260 m.
- Turn left onto Takeya machi dōri and walk 90 m.
- Turn right onto Inokuma street and walk 760 m.
You arrive at Mankame Rou.
Look for
萬亀樓
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
萬亀樓京都府京都市上京区猪熊通出水上ル
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | Shininokumacho Kamigyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 602-8245 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 1,031 meters from Marutamachi. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nijō Castle, 930 m, about 15 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
Mankame Rou has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Mankame Rou in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does Mankame Rou cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Mankame Rou?
Nijōjō-mae Station, about 17 minutes on foot (1,370 m). Marutamachi Station is about 17 minutes away.
Does Mankame Rou have a Michelin star?
Yes. Mankame Rou has two Michelin stars 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.