Niomon Mui
仁王門 無為
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, 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 SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 3
Entrance 2
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. Guests from overseas can book the set course only, not seats alone. Good for a seat at the counter and a late dinner (open until 23:00).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gion Yamagishi | — | ¥27,500 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Kyoto Gion Tempura Yasaka Endo | — | ¥18,080 | ¥8,701 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2023 | 9 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Oryori Mashita | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥7,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Rakumi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Oogami | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Thu |
| Niomon Mui | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Sun |
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 |
Notes to overseas guests
- Guests from overseas can book the set course only, not seats alone.
How to book Niomon Mui
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5570-0941 (+81-50-5570-0941 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course drinks not includedMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, BYO drinks |
| Opened | July 2021 |
Getting there
5 min walk (380 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Sanjo: 5 min · Sanjō Keihan: 5 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station by Exit 2 and walk east for 90 m.
- Bear right and walk 110 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left onto Kawabata dori and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn right onto Niō Gate Street and walk 60 m.
You arrive at Niomon Mui.
Look for
仁王門 無為
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
仁王門 無為京都府京都市左京区新丸太町41-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 41-1 Shinmarutacho Sakyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 606-8386 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 4 minutes walk from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 100 m, about 2 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 290 m, about 5 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Niomon Mui is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Niomon Mui in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Niomon Mui cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Niomon Mui closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Niomon Mui?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Niomon Mui?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 5 minutes on foot (380 m). Sanjō Keihan Station is about 5 minutes away.
Is Niomon Mui in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Niomon Mui 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), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.