Masumasu Masuda
ますます増田
Kaiseki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 16 min walk from Imadegawa Station
Our analysis
- ¥21,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥21,000 (on Tabelog), 27% above the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. 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 and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥21,000 on Tabelog, Pocket Concierge, Ikyu, and its website.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikuni | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Fuku Yoshi | — | ¥16,500 | ¥11,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 17 min, Imadegawa | Wed |
| Masumasu Masuda | — | ¥21,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 16 min, Imadegawa | Sun |
| Kappou Izumi | — | ¥24,200 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Kyoryori Satsuki | — | ¥15,600 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Sun |
| Japanese Cuisine Yano | — | ¥18,150 | ¥8,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 8 min, Marutamachi | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine |
How to book Masumasu Masuda
- 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 050-5456-5319 (+81-50-5456-5319 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 the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Monthly Omakase Course Featuring Seasonal Dishes Using Ingredients from Tochigi and Kyoto
10 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Nigiri sushi
- Wagyu
What is served (9)
- Appetizer
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Sushi
- Soup
- Fried Dish
- Blanched Vegetables
- Tochigi Wagyu
- Dessert
¥21,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$140
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | 1,000 yen (including tax) |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 12 are not admitted |
| Dress code | Please refrain from visiting in revealing clothing or wearing strong perfumes. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Couple seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, English menu |
| Opened | March 2024 |
Getting there
16 min walk (1,300 m) from Imadegawa Station.
Also near: Marutamachi: 23 min
- Leave Imadegawa Station and walk west for 30 m.
- Bear left at MOS Burger and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at MOS Burger and walk 170 m.
- Turn left onto Imaidegawa Street and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Turn right onto Motoseiganji-dori and walk 160 m.
- Turn left onto Motoseiganji-dori and walk 190 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven and walk 220 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Turn left onto Ichijo-dori and walk 200 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
Masumasu Masuda is on your left.
On your left
Look for
ますます増田
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
ますます増田京都府京都市上京区旧大宮通中立売上る庇町187-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 187-1 -, Kyoto 602-8236 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - Bus: 5-minute walk from Horikawa Nakadachiuri. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Masumasu Masuda is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Masumasu Masuda in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Masumasu Masuda cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (1,000 yen (including tax)) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Masumasu Masuda have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Masumasu Masuda closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Masumasu Masuda?
Children under 12 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Masumasu Masuda?
Imadegawa Station, about 16 minutes on foot (1,300 m). Marutamachi Station is about 22 minutes away.
Does Masumasu Masuda have a dress code?
Please refrain from visiting in revealing clothing or wearing strong perfumes.
Is Masumasu Masuda in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Masumasu Masuda is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
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.