Mizuno
水の
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Sanjō Keihan Station
Our analysis
- #25of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 4
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Mizuno is 25th of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 48th of 332 in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 18% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 21% of its kaiseki restaurants. 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 and a late dinner (open until 23:30).
How it compares
Kaiseki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumibi Kappo Ifuki | #39 | ¥33,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Sangencha | #43 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Gion Matayoshi | #47 | ¥36,000 | ¥20,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Mizuno | #48 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 6 min, Sanjō Keihan | Sun |
| Gion Endo | #55 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Kida | #56 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2023 | 6 min, Gion-shijo | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Mizuno
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 075-746-5352 (+81-75-746-5352 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–21:00, 21:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 18:00–21:00, 21:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 9 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Opened | August 2023 |
Getting there
6 min walk (480 m) from Sanjō Keihan Station.
Also near: Sanjo: 6 min · Gion-shijo (Exit 9): 6 min
- Leave Sanjō Keihan Station and walk east for 90 m.
- Turn right at Gozan hotel and walk 20 m.
- Bear right at Gozan hotel and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 200 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Mizuno.
Look for
水の
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
水の京都府京都市東山区新門前通花見小路東入二丁目中之町245-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 245-2 Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 7 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 400 m, about 7 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 740 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Mizuno has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Mizuno in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does Mizuno cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Mizuno closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Mizuno?
Sanjō Keihan Station, about 6 minutes on foot (480 m). Sanjo Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Mizuno have a Michelin star?
Yes. Mizuno has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.