Nijo Minami
二條 みなみ
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Our analysis
- ¥22,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,520
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥22,000 (on Ikyu), 52% above the ¥14,520 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). It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Wata Kame | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
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 |
How to book Nijo Minami
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-221-5025 (+81-75-221-5025 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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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
【季節のおまかせコース】
Dinner · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥22,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–19:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–19:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–19:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–19:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–19:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Ikyu.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Opened | March 2023 |
Getting there
4 min walk (310 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station.
Also near: Sanjo: 10 min · Jingū-Marutamachi (Exit 2): 11 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station and walk north for 190 m.
- Bear left at 7-Eleven and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven onto Nijō Street and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
Nijo Minami is on your right.
On your right
Look for
二條 みなみ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
二條 みなみ京都府京都市中京区榎木町92-12
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 92-12 Enokicho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0931 |
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| Directions | 237 meters from Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 250 m, about 4 min walk
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 460 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Nijo Minami has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Nijo Minami in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does Nijo Minami cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Nijo Minami closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Nijo Minami?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 4 minutes on foot (310 m). Sanjo Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Nijo Minami have a Michelin star?
Yes. Nijo Minami has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.