Muromachi Yui
室町 唯
Kaiseki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Karasuma Oike Station
Our analysis
- #13of 51 kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area
- ¥30,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥24,000
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: TableCheck
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Muromachi Yui is 13th of the 51 kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area and 75th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥30,000 (on Ikyu), 25% above the ¥24,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 18 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsuji Fusa | #72 | ¥23,000 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 7 min, Marutamachi | Sun |
| Muromachi Yui | #75 | ¥30,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★★ | 3 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Nakamitsu | #76 | ¥25,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 5 min, Marutamachi | Wed |
| Sokkon Fujimoto | #77 | ¥34,500 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 7 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Wed |
| Kentan Horibe | #80 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 5 min, Shijō | Tue |
| Ryo Kawashima | #81 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Muromachi Yui
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-3941 (+81-50-5456-3941 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Dinner course
【おまかせコース】
Dinner · 2–6 guests
- Kaiseki
¥30,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Wednesdays | — |
|---|
- ■Business hours
- 17:00 - 20:30 (Last entry)
- ■Closed on
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| 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 | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Opened | December 2019 |
Getting there
3 min walk (210 m) from Karasuma Oike Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Marutamachi: 7 min · Nijōjō-mae (Exit 2): 9 min
- Leave Karasuma Oike Station by Exit 2 and walk west for 40 m.
- Turn right onto Ryogaemachi Street and walk 140 m.
Muromachi Yui is on your left.
On your left
Look for
室町 唯
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
室町 唯京都府京都市中京区押小路通烏丸西入金吹町459
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 459 -, Kyoto 604-0846 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Exit 2 of Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
Muromachi Yui has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Muromachi Yui in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
From the restaurant's website
| Owner | Maeda Kazuteru (前田一光) |
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As stated on muromachi-yui.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Muromachi Yui cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Muromachi Yui?
Karasuma Oike Station, about 3 minutes on foot (210 m). Marutamachi Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Muromachi Yui have a Michelin star?
Yes. Muromachi Yui has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.