Nakamitsu
中満
Kaiseki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Marutamachi Station
Our analysis
- #14of 51 kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area
- ¥25,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥24,000
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 22 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 3
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Nakamitsu is 14th of the 51 kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area and 76th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥25,000 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥24,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. 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; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter. Course prices that sources agree on: ¥25,000 on Tabelog and ¥27,500 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
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, Bring your own wine, Sunken seating (no kneeling) |
How to book Nakamitsu
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5594-5871 (+81-50-5594-5871 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 lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase CourseMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
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 | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 12 are not admitted |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Sunken seating |
| Services | BYO drinks |
| Opened | September 2024 |
Getting there
5 min walk (360 m) from Marutamachi Station.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 1): 7 min · Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae: 12 min
- Leave Marutamachi Station and walk south for 70 m.
- Turn left onto Takeyamachi-dori and walk 40 m.
- Turn right onto Kurumayacho street and walk 150 m.
- Turn left onto Ebisugawa-dori and walk 60 m.
Nakamitsu is on your left.
On your left
Look for
中満
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
中満京都府京都市中京区三本木5-496-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-496-2 -, Kyoto 604-0871 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Marutamachi Station. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Nakamitsu has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Nakamitsu in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does Nakamitsu 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 Nakamitsu closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Nakamitsu?
Children under 12 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Nakamitsu?
Marutamachi Station, about 5 minutes on foot (360 m). Karasuma Oike Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Nakamitsu have a Michelin star?
Yes. Nakamitsu has one Michelin star 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.