Naruya
なる屋
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Karasuma Station
Our analysis
- #12of 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
- ¥26,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥20,000
- 5×The Tabelog Award
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 4
In our ranking, Naruya is 12th of the 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi and 89th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥26,500 (on Ikyu), 33% above the ¥20,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: The Tabelog Award 5 times (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021) and Tabelog 100 in 2021. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryoriya Maekawa | #74 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥11,000 | Online, Japanese only | ★ | 3 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Mon, Sun |
| Tokuo | #78 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥7,000 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Shokudo Ebi Chan | #87 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | No public phone or online | — | 2 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Naruya | #89 | ¥26,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 6 min, Karasuma | Mon |
| Yuki Fran Sato | #92 | ¥24,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Mishimatei | #95 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2019 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
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 |
How to book Naruya
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-252-1199 (+81-75-252-1199 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
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)
Course
【おまかせコース】約10品
Dinner / Lunch · 10 dishes · 2–6 guests
What is served (11)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付け
- 酢味噌和え
- 向付
- お椀
- 焼き物
- お凌ぎ
- お鍋
- ご飯
- 水物
- お菓子
- お抹茶
¥26,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine |
Getting there
6 min walk (440 m) from Karasuma Station, Exit 19.
Also near: Shijō: 8 min · Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 9 min
- Leave Karasuma Station by Exit 19 and walk east for 50 m.
- Turn left at JEUGIA and walk 200 m.
- Turn left onto Sakaimachi Street and walk 140 m.
You arrive at Naruya.
Look for
なる屋
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
なる屋京都府京都市中京区堺町通錦小路上ル539
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 539 Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 1 minute walk from exits 13 and 14 of Shijo Station on the Karasuma Subway Line and Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Main Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nishiki Market, 260 m, about 5 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Naruya cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Naruya closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to Naruya?
Karasuma Station, about 6 minutes on foot (440 m). Shijō Station is about 7 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.