Miyagawacho Hotta
宮川町ほった
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Kiyomizu-Gojō Station
Our analysis
- #7of 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
- ¥26,400least expensive dinner course; median ¥25,000
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 6 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 4
Inside 1
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Miyagawacho Hotta is 7th of the 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi and 69th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥26,400 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥25,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide). From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥26,400 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥28,600 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagokoro Izumi | #53 | ¥20,790 | ¥13,860 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2023 · Tabelog 100 2023 | 1 min, Shijō | Mon |
| Godan Miyazawa | #60 | ¥16,335 | ¥9,680 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2019 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 4 min, Gojō | Tue |
| Miyagawacho Hotta | #69 | ¥26,400 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 3 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Sun |
| Yakiniku Yamachan | #73 | ¥13,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 7 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Wed |
| Ryoriya Maekawa | #74 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥11,000 | Online, Japanese only | ★ | 3 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Mon, Sun |
| Tokuo | #78 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥7,000 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Miyagawacho Hotta
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5596-6918 (+81-50-5596-6918 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 the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course with Carefully Selected Ingredients Incorporating Modern Tastes While Valuing the Charm of Traditional JaMost booked
3 hr at the table
- Sashimi
What is served (12)
- 【Course Details】
- Appetizer
- Appetizers
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Fried Dish
- Side Dish
- Main Dish
- Warm Dish
- Rice
- Dessert
¥26,400
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
Cheapest
From March 21. Omakase Course with Selected Ingredients Incorporating Modern Tastes While Valuing the Charm of TraditionMost booked
¥27,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥1,100 more than the one above
From November 7 to March 20, Crab Fishing Season. Omakase Course with Selected Ingredients Incorporating Modern Tastes.
3 hr at the table
- Crab
- Sashimi
What is served (12)
- 【Course Details】
- Appetizer
- Appetizers
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Fried Dish
- Side Dish
- Main Dish
- Warm Dish
- Rice
- Dessert
¥28,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
¥1,100 more than the one above
From December 31 to January 6. New Year Special Menu with Selected Ingredients Incorporating Modern Tastes.
3 hr at the table
- Sashimi
What is served (12)
- 【Course Details】
- Appetizer
- Appetizers
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Fried Dish
- Side Dish
- Main Dish
- Warm Dish
- Rice
- Dessert
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥4,400 more than the one above
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 | Service Charge Notice for Miyagawacho Hotta: Please be informed that a service charge will be added to your bill. Thank you for your understanding. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 12 are not admitted |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Power outlets available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available, Take-out, English menu |
| Opened | June 2023 |
Getting there
3 min walk (270 m) from Kiyomizu-Gojō Station, Exit 5.
Also near: Gion-shijo (Exit 1): 6 min · Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 10 min
- Leave Kiyomizu-Gojō Station by Exit 5 and walk east for 130 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Turn left onto Miyakawamachi-dori and walk 80 m.
Miyagawacho Hotta is on your left.
On your left
Look for
宮川町ほった
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
宮川町ほった京都府京都市東山区宮川筋6-359-4
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6-359-4 Miyagawasuji 1-chome Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0801 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 4-minute walk from Shimizu Gojo Station. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Miyagawacho Hotta has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Miyagawacho Hotta in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does Miyagawacho Hotta cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service Charge Notice for Miyagawacho Hotta: Please be informed that a service charge will be added to your bill. Thank you for your understanding.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Miyagawacho Hotta have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Miyagawacho Hotta closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Miyagawacho Hotta?
Children under 12 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Miyagawacho Hotta?
Kiyomizu-Gojō Station, about 3 minutes on foot (270 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 10 minutes away.
Does Miyagawacho Hotta have a Michelin star?
Yes. Miyagawacho Hotta has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.