Nishijin Uoshin
西陣魚新
Kaiseki in Mibu & Nijo Castle Area, Kyoto, 18 min walk from Imadegawa Station
Our analysis
- ¥6,072least expensive lunch course; median ¥7,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 8 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 5
Inside 2
Entrance 1
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥6,072 (on Ikyu), 13% below the ¥7,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. 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 2, 4, or 6) and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥7,590 on both Ikyu and its website; ¥10,120 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Mibu & Nijo Castle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ten-you | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Tue |
| Kyoryori Irifune | — | ¥13,000 | ¥6,200 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Japanese cuisine to Nihonshu Satoshi | — | ¥13,200 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Nijōjō-mae | — |
| Nishijin Uoshin | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,072 | Online, Japanese only | — | 18 min, Imadegawa | — |
| Suppon Ryori Madoka Tei | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Tambaguchi | Wed |
| Ryoriya En | — | ¥23,000 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 7 min, Nijōjō-mae | Wed |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Nishijin Uoshin
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5872-6094 (+81-50-5872-6094 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 lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Hamo Kaiseki ◆ A lunch plan to fully enjoy carefully prepared dishes like hot pot, tempura, and sushiMost booked
Lunch
- Kaiseki
- Tempura
- Nigiri sushi
¥8,855
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Lunch Kaiseki ◆ A luxurious lunch plan to thoroughly savor seasonal delights from sashimi to grilled dishes
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Tempura
What is served (8)
- Appetizer
- Seasonal Delicacies
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Tempura
- Rice
¥10,120
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥1,265 more than the one above
Kyoto Cuisine / Kaiseki: Hassun, Sashimi, Grilled Dish, Simmered Dish, etc.
2 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
What is served (11)
- ~ Kyoto Cuisine Kaiseki ~
- Appetizer
- Seasonal Dishes
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Vinegared Dish
- Tempura
- Clear Soup
- Rice
- Dessert
¥15,180
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥5,060 more than the one above
Kyoto Cuisine / Kaiseki: Hassun, Sashimi, Grilled Dish, Simmered Dish, etc.
2 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
What is served (11)
- ~ Kyoto Cuisine Kaiseki ~
- Appetizer
- Seasonal Delicacies
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Vinegared Dish
- Tempura
- Clear Soup
- Rice
- Dessert
¥18,975
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥3,795 more than the one above
Kyoto Cuisine / Kaiseki ◆ Enjoy seasonal ingredients to the fullest with authentic Kaiseki cuisine plan
2 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Tempura
What is served (10)
- Appetizer
- Seasonal Delicacies
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Vinegared Dish
- Tempura
- Clear Soup
- Rice
- Dessert
¥22,770
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥3,795 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 158 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Live music |
| Services | BYO drinks |
Getting there
18 min walk (1,420 m) from Imadegawa Station.
Also near: Kitano-Hakubaichō: 18 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 270 m.
- Turn left at Liebe onto Imaidegawa Street and walk 560 m.
- Turn left and walk 270 m.
- Bear left and walk 70 m.
- Turn right onto Nakasuji-dori and walk 140 m.
Nishijin Uoshin is on your right.
On your right
Look for
西陣魚新
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
西陣魚新京都府京都市上京区中筋通浄福寺西入中宮町300
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 300 -, Kyoto 602-8469 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes by car or a 15 to 20-minute walk from Imadegawa Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Nishijin Uoshin cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Nishijin Uoshin?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Nishijin Uoshin?
Imadegawa Station, about 18 minutes on foot (1,420 m). Kitano-Hakubaichō Station is about 21 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.