Nijo Aritsune
二条有恒
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook online: TableCheck
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
Entrance 1
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 60% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. 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, a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinobu | — | ¥21,505 | ¥10,120 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ | 4 min, Shijō | — |
| Shun Ai Sasaki | — | ¥13,500 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Tori Yasa | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
| Nijo Aritsune | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Kanzan | — | ¥23,100 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 6 min, Shijō | Mon |
| Kikunoi Roan | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥13,200 | Online, Japanese only | ★★ | 1 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | 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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Nijo Aritsune
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through the restaurant's booking form.
- Call 075-212-7587 (+81-75-212-7587 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.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | No service charge or additional fees. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 17:00–21:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 22 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | We are a restaurant based on the concept of an adult Izakaya (Japanese-style bar), so please feel free to visit us. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises |
| Opened | August 2015 |
Getting there
5 min walk (360 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station.
Also near: Jingū-Marutamachi (Exit 2): 12 min · Marutamachi: 13 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven onto Gokomachi Street and walk 290 m.
Nijo Aritsune is on your right.
On your right
Look for
二条有恒
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
二条有恒京都府京都市中京区二条寺町西入丁子屋町694-3
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 694-3 -, Kyoto 604-0935 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - 8-minute walk from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 380 m, about 6 min walk
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 600 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Nijo Aritsune is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Nijo Aritsune in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Nijo Aritsune cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (No service charge or additional fees.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Nijo Aritsune closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Nijo Aritsune?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Nijo Aritsune?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 5 minutes on foot (360 m). Jingū-Marutamachi Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Nijo Aritsune have a dress code?
We are a restaurant based on the concept of an adult Izakaya (Japanese-style bar), so please feel free to visit us.
Is Nijo Aritsune in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Nijo Aritsune is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.