Muta Chimera
Italian in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Higashiyama Station
Our analysis
- ¥17,545least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 3
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥17,545 (on Ikyu), 17% above the ¥15,000 median of the 21 Italian restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥14,520 (on Tabelog) is 94% above the ¥7,500 median of 20. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 18 of the 41 Italian restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (9 of its 15 seats), a private room (for 4 or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥14,520, 17% below its least expensive dinner course), and Sundays (6 of the 13 Italian restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama say they open then). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥14,520 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥24,200 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Italian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ristorante dei CACCIATORI | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Danbata | — | ¥16,000 | ¥10,000 | Limited from abroad | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Tue |
| Miyagawacho Saka | — | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Asakura | — | ¥15,000 | ¥6,000 | Phone only | — | 7 min, Sanjō Keihan | — |
| Lee ° | — | ¥13,915 | ¥3,980 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Muta Chimera | — | ¥17,545 | ¥14,520 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Higashiyama | Mon |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Muta Chimera
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5869-7994 (+81-50-5869-7994 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
Can't get a table? Italian restaurants nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Course ◆ 4 Appetizers, Pasta, Main Dish, Risotto, Dessert, and Petit Fours for a delightful time during lunch hourMost booked
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–9 guests
What is served (8)
- 【Example】
- Appetizers
- Pasta
- Meat Dish
- Risotto
- Focaccia
- Dessert
- Petits Fours
¥14,520
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Cheapest
Special Course ◆ A luxurious plan to enjoy 4 to 5 plates of appetizers, pasta, meat dishes, risotto, desserts, and smallMost booked
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–9 guests
What is served (8)
- 【Example】
- Appetizers
- Pasta
- Meat Dish
- Risotto
- Focaccia
- Dessert
- Petits Fours
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥9,680 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 18:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 18:30–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 15, including 9 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Smart casual. (Men's sandals and shorts are not allowed.) |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Stylish space, Counter seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available |
Getting there
6 min walk (500 m) from Higashiyama Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Keage: 7 min · Sanjō Keihan: 13 min
- Leave Higashiyama Station by Exit 1 and walk east for 210 m.
- Turn right and walk 190 m.
- Bear left at Kyoto Sanjo-Hiromichi Post Office and walk 20 m.
- Turn right onto Okazaki Street and walk 60 m.
Muta Chimera is on your right.
On your right
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京都府京都市左京区粟田口鳥居町51-3
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 51-3 Awataguchi Toriicho Sakyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 606-8436 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 7-minute walk from Higashiyama Subway Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Heian Shrine, 740 m, about 12 min walk
- Nanzen-ji Temple, 840 m, about 14 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Muta Chimera cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Muta Chimera closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Muta Chimera?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Muta Chimera?
Higashiyama Station, about 6 minutes on foot (500 m). Keage Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Muta Chimera have a dress code?
Smart casual. (Men's sandals and shorts are not allowed.)
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.