Moko
French in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Marutamachi Station
Our analysis
- #6of 13 French restaurants in Imperial Palace Area
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Moko is 6th of the 13 French restaurants in Imperial Palace Area and 13th of 63 in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 43% of its French 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; 32 of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter (14 of its 38 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,000, 47% below its dinner budget), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
French 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mashiro | #2 | ¥24,000 | ¥13,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Dodici | #7 | ¥19,800 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon, Sun |
| Restaurant Koga | #9 | ¥22,000 | ¥12,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 7 min, Imadegawa | Tue, Wed |
| Aoike | #10 | ¥15,300 | ¥10,700 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Marutamachi | Sun |
| Moko | #13 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 4 min, Marutamachi | Mon, Sun |
| Synager | #18 | ¥14,300 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 5 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 | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier |
How to book Moko
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-252-1523 (+81-75-252-1523 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 from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 38, including 14 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available, Take-out, English menu |
| Opened | May 2023 |
Getting there
4 min walk (300 m) from Marutamachi Station.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 2): 11 min · Nijōjō-mae (Exit 2): 13 min
- Leave Marutamachi Station and walk north for 40 m.
- Bear left at FamilyMart and walk 210 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
You arrive at Moko.
Show this to a taxi driver
京都府京都市中京区玉植町235-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 235-2 Tamauecho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0005 |
|---|---|
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| Directions | 221 meters from Marutamachi. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nijō Castle, 930 m, about 15 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Moko has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Moko in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred French restaurants in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does Moko cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Moko have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Moko closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Moko?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Moko?
Marutamachi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (300 m). Karasuma Oike Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Moko have a Michelin star?
Yes. Moko 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.