Muromachi Wakuden
室町 和久傳
Kaiseki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Karasuma Oike Station
Our analysis
- #4of 51 kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area
- ¥22,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥30,250
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 6
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Muromachi Wakuden is 4th of the 51 kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area and 22nd of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥22,000 (on Pocket Concierge), 27% below the ¥30,250 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥11,000 (on Pocket Concierge) is 33% below the ¥16,500 median of 21. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2025 (8 times), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and OMAKASE; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter (15 of its 50 seats), a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥11,000, 50% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiyama | #6 | ¥30,250 | ¥18,150 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Marutamachi | — |
| Goko Machi Tagawa | #19 | ¥26,400 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Muromachi Wakuden | #22 | ¥22,000 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Karasuma Oike | Wed |
| Tori Saki | #36 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Karasuma Oike | Sun |
| Yoshoku Ogata | #42 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Tue |
| Kahazu | #45 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Marutamachi | Wed |
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 | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Muromachi Wakuden
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through the restaurant's booking form or Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5597-8005 (+81-50-5597-8005 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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
Lunch course of 11,000 JPY
Lunch
¥11,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Lunch course of 22,000 JPY
Lunch
¥22,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥11,000 more than the one above
Dinner course of 22,000 JPY
Dinner
¥22,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
Lunch course of 27,500 JPY
Lunch
¥27,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
¥5,500 more than the one above
Dinner course of 27,500 JPY
Dinner
¥27,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
Lunch course of 33,000JPY
Lunch
¥33,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$220
¥5,500 more than the one above
Dinner course of 33,000JPY
Dinner
¥33,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$220
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | No charge fee |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 50, including 15 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Nothing in particular. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | English menu |
Getting there
4 min walk (350 m) from Karasuma Oike Station, Exit 3-1.
Also near: Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae: 5 min · Marutamachi: 13 min
- Leave Karasuma Oike Station by Exit 3-1 and walk east for 290 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart onto Sakaimachi Street and walk 40 m.
Muromachi Wakuden is on your left.
On your left
Look for
室町 和久傳
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
室町 和久傳京都府京都市中京区堺町姉小路上ル丸木材木町679
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 679 -, Kyoto 604-8106 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | <By train>. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 790 m, about 13 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Muromachi Wakuden has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Muromachi Wakuden 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
Questions visitors ask
How much does Muromachi Wakuden cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (No charge fee) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Muromachi Wakuden have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Muromachi Wakuden closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Muromachi Wakuden?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Muromachi Wakuden?
Karasuma Oike Station, about 4 minutes on foot (350 m). Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Muromachi Wakuden have a dress code?
Nothing in particular.
Does Muromachi Wakuden have a Michelin star?
Yes. Muromachi Wakuden has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
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.