Isshisoden Nakamura
なかむら
Kaiseki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 2 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Our analysis
- #10of 51 kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area
- ¥40,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥26,400
- ★★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Isshisoden Nakamura is 10th of the 51 kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area and 66th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥40,000 (on Pocket Concierge), 52% above the ¥26,400 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥32,000 (on Pocket Concierge) is 113% above the ¥15,000 median of 21. Its record: three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 6 in Kyoto in this guide), The Tabelog Award 7 times (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023), and Tabelog 100 in 2021. 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 private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥32,000, 20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goko Machi Tagawa | #19 | ¥26,400 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Isshisoden Nakamura | #66 | ¥40,000 | ¥32,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★★ · Bronze 2023 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Mankame Rou | #67 | ¥31,625 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ | 17 min, Nijōjō-mae | — |
| Sokkon Fujimoto | #77 | ¥34,500 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 7 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Wed |
| Hamasaku Shin Honten | #85 | — | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Karasuma Oike | Wed, Sun |
| Tempura Mizuki | #86 | ¥24,000 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Tue, Wed |
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 | Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Isshisoden Nakamura
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-221-5511 (+81-75-221-5511 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Lunch Course
Lunch
¥32,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$210
Cheapest
Dinner Course
Dinner
¥40,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$270
¥8,000 more than the one above
Dinner Course
Dinner
¥53,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$350
¥13,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥40,000–49,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Sundays (open for reservations of 10 or more guests) | — |
|---|
- ■Business hours
- 12:00 - 14:00
- 17:00 - 19:30 (last entry)
- ■Closed on
- Hours and closed days may change, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 67 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
Getting there
2 min walk (170 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 3-1): 6 min · Sanjo: 11 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station and walk west for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 120 m.
Isshisoden Nakamura is on your left.
On your left
Look for
なかむら
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
なかむら京都府京都市中京区富小路御池下ル
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Oike subway station 15 minutes walk from Sanjo station on the Keihan Kyoto line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 630 m, about 10 min walk
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 770 m, about 13 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: three stars
Isshisoden Nakamura has three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Isshisoden Nakamura in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Isshisoden Nakamura cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Isshisoden Nakamura?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Isshisoden Nakamura?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 2 minutes on foot (170 m). Karasuma Oike Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Isshisoden Nakamura have a Michelin star?
Yes. Isshisoden Nakamura has three Michelin stars 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.