Nishijin Kurashi no Bijutsukan Tomitaya
西陣くらしの美術館 冨田屋
Kaiseki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 15 min walk from Imadegawa Station
Our analysis
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,300
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥14,300 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥11,000 (on Tabelog) is 54% above the ¥7,150 median of 21. 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 private room (for 4), a less expensive lunch (from ¥11,000, 27% below its least expensive dinner course), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥11,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoryori Satsuki | — | ¥15,600 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Sun |
| Nishijin Kurashi no Bijutsukan Tomitaya | — | ¥15,000 | ¥11,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 15 min, Imadegawa | — |
| Shinka | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Wed |
| Kiyamachi Hirokawa | — | ¥15,400 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon, Sun |
| Nose | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Imadegawa | — |
| Gosho Minami Sushi Hiro | — | ¥20,000 | ¥12,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Diet | Gluten-free, Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Nishijin Kurashi no Bijutsukan Tomitaya
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 090-3268-4257 (+81-90-3268-4257 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Traditional Bento Plan: Enjoy a blissful moment with a bento decorated with seasonal vegetables in a room of cultural he
Lunch · 1 hr at the table · 2–30 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Eel
What is served (5)
- Lightly Pickled Kyoto Vegetables
- Eel and Egg
- Premium Chirimen Jako Mixed Rice
- Kyoto White Miso Soup
- Dessert
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Enjoy a Blissful Moment with a Bento Colorfully Arranged with Seasonal Vegetables in a Cultural Heritage Room (Nationall
◆Traditional Bento Plan
Lunch · 1 hr at the table · 2–30 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Eel
What is served (5)
- Lightly Pickled Kyoto Vegetables
- Eel and Egg
- Premium Chirimen Jako Mixed Rice
- Kyoto White Miso Soup
- Dessert
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
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Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 2–30 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥4,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Service charge | From December 28th to January 5th, there will be a New Year's surcharge (30% increase on displayed prices). |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 34 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 30 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking Chairs are provided outside the entrance. Smoking is permitted. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | [Notes on the day] In order to protect cultural properties, we ask that you refrain from entering the museum in [bare feet/stockings/wet socks]. Please wear or bring socks with you. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | June 1999 |
Getting there
15 min walk (1,170 m) from Imadegawa Station.
Also near: Kuramaguchi (Exit 1): 25 min
- Leave Imadegawa Station and walk west for 30 m.
- Bear left at MOS Burger and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at MOS Burger and walk 170 m.
- Turn left onto Imaidegawa Street and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Turn right onto Motoseiganji-dori and walk 160 m.
- Turn left onto Motoseiganji-dori and walk 390 m.
- Turn left onto Kuromon street and walk 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
- Turn left onto Omiya street and walk 20 m.
Nishijin Kurashi no Bijutsukan Tomitaya is on your right.
On your right
Look for
西陣くらしの美術館 冨田屋
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
西陣くらしの美術館 冨田屋京都府京都市上京区石薬師町700
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 700 Ishiyakushicho Kamigyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 602-8226 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Take the Kyoto City Bus to Ichijo Modoribashi/Seimei Shrine stop and walk for about 3 minutes. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Nishijin Kurashi no Bijutsukan Tomitaya cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (From December 28th to January 5th, there will be a New Year's surcharge (30% increase on displayed prices).) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Nishijin Kurashi no Bijutsukan Tomitaya have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Nishijin Kurashi no Bijutsukan Tomitaya?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Nishijin Kurashi no Bijutsukan Tomitaya?
Imadegawa Station, about 15 minutes on foot (1,170 m). Kuramaguchi Station is about 24 minutes away.
Does Nishijin Kurashi no Bijutsukan Tomitaya have a dress code?
[Notes on the day] In order to protect cultural properties, we ask that you refrain from entering the museum in [bare feet/stockings/wet socks]. Please wear or bring socks with you.
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.