Miyamaso
美山荘
Kaiseki in Northern Part of Kyoto, Kyoto
Our analysis
- #1of 3 kaiseki restaurants in Northern Part of Kyoto
- ¥31,625least expensive dinner course; median ¥30,000
- ★★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
In our ranking, Miyamaso is 1st of the 3 kaiseki restaurants in Northern Part of Kyoto and 18th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥31,625 (on Pocket Concierge), about the same as the ¥30,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥18,975 (on Pocket Concierge) is 15% above the ¥16,500 median of 21. Its record: three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 6 in Kyoto in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 33 in Kyoto in this guide with that run), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter (9 of its 49 seats), a private room, a less expensive lunch (from ¥18,975, 40% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higashiyama Yoshihisa | #14 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 10 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Wed |
| Ryori Kawaguchi | #15 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | No public phone or online | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | — | — |
| Oryori Hayashi | #16 | ¥15,730 | ¥7,260 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Demachiyanagi | Wed |
| Kuishinbo Yamanaka | #17 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 13 min, Katsura | Mon, Tue |
| Miyamaso | #18 | ¥31,625 | ¥18,975 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | — | — |
| Goko Machi Tagawa | #19 | ¥26,400 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Miyamaso
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 075-746-0231 (+81-75-746-0231 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 listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Tsumikusa Ryori Lunch
Lunch
¥18,975
per person, ≈$130
Cheapest
Tsumikusa Ryori Lunch
Lunch
¥25,300
per person, ≈$170
¥6,325 more than the one above
Tsumikusa Ryori Lunch
Lunch
¥31,625
per person, ≈$210
¥6,325 more than the one above
Tsumikusa Ryori Dinner
Dinner
¥31,625
per person, ≈$210
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥60,000–79,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge: 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–19:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–19:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–19:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–19:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–19:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–19:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 49, including 9 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hotel restaurant, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Open terrace |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises |
Getting there
Show this to a taxi driver
美山荘京都府京都市左京区花脊原地町大悲山
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | Hanaseharachicho Sakyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 601-1102 |
|---|---|
| Directions | - By private car or taxi. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: three stars
Miyamaso has three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Miyamaso in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
From the restaurant's website
| Name | Miyamasou |
|---|
As stated on miyamasou.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Miyamaso cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Miyamaso have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Does Miyamaso have a Michelin star?
Yes. Miyamaso has three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website. Report a correction.