Mutsu no Ie
むつの家
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥21,780least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,520
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 1
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥21,780 (on Ikyu), 50% above the ¥14,520 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. It says its staff speak Japanese only. Good for a seat at the counter (7 of its 21 seats), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyo Kaiseki Higashiyama | — | ¥19,800 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Enyuan Kobayashi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Okeya Kyujiro | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Mon, Tue, Sun |
| Nishiki Yushin | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Karasuma | — |
| Mutsu no Ie | — | ¥21,780 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Nijo Minami | — | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | ★ | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Sun |
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 |
Notes to overseas guests
- Says its staff speak Japanese only.
- Guests from overseas can book the set course only, not seats alone.
How to book Mutsu no Ie
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-361-0966 (+81-75-361-0966 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kyoto.
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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
【ふぐ料理コース】全4品
Dinner · 4 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
What is served (5)（menu in Japanese）
- 付出し
- てっさ(ふぐ刺)
- てっちり(ふぐ鍋)
- 香物
- 雑炊
¥21,780
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
Cheapest
Dinner course
【焼きふぐ料理コース】全5品
Dinner · 5 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- 付出し
- てっさ(ふぐ刺し)
- 焼きふぐ
- てっちり(ふぐ鍋)
- 香物
- 雑炊
¥26,620
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
¥4,840 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge: 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 21, including 7 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Take-out |
Getting there
3 min walk (230 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 4 min · Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 3): 10 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 1 and walk south-west for 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
- Bear left at flow by nozy coffee and walk 100 m.
Mutsu no Ie is on your left.
On your left
Look for
むつの家
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
むつの家京都府京都市下京区木屋町通仏光寺上ル天王町146
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 146 -, Kyoto 600-8013 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Mutsu no Ie is a 5-minute walk from Exit 3 of Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Electric Railway Main Line and a 5-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Mutsu no Ie cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Mutsu no Ie closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Mutsu no Ie?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Mutsu no Ie?
Gion-shijo Station, about 3 minutes on foot (230 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 4 minutes away.
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.