Ogawa
おが和
Kaiseki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Karasuma Oike Station
Our analysis
- ¥28,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,000
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 3
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥28,000 (on its website), 65% above the ¥17,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥5,500 (on its website) is 20% below the ¥6,900 median of 21. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide). From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,500, 80% 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).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakai Man | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Ogawa | — | ¥28,000 | ¥5,500 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 6 min, Karasuma Oike | Sun |
| Umemura | — | ¥8,855 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Kyou Yuuke Yokikana | — | ¥16,200 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Marutamachi | Wed |
| Jikon Hiratate | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Marutamachi | Mon |
| Manshige | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 15 min, Imadegawa | Tue |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Gluten-free, Halal, Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine |
How to book Ogawa
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 075-211-6005 (+81-75-211-6005 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person. See the page
昼のコース
Lunch
¥5,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
夜のコース
Dinner
¥28,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
¥22,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service Charge Notice for Ogawa At Ogawa, a service charge of 10% will be added to your bill. We appreciate your understanding and support. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 11 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Take-out, English menu, English-speaking staff |
Getting there
6 min walk (500 m) from Karasuma Oike Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Nijōjō-mae (Exit 2): 8 min · Karasuma: 12 min
- Leave Karasuma Oike Station by Exit 6 and walk south for 70 m.
- Turn right at Starbucks onto Sanjo Street and walk 400 m.
Ogawa is on your right.
On your right
Look for
おが和
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
おが和京都府京都市中京区姉西洞院町515
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 515 Anenishinotoincho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-8273 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 10-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station on the Tozai Subway Line and a 10-minute walk from Hankyu Karasuma Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nijō Castle, 920 m, about 15 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Ogawa has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Ogawa in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
From the restaurant's website
| Chef | Yosuke Ogawa |
|---|
As stated on kyoto-ogawa.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ogawa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service Charge Notice for Ogawa At Ogawa, a service charge of 10% will be added to your bill. We appreciate your understanding and support.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Ogawa have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Ogawa closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Ogawa?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Ogawa?
Karasuma Oike Station, about 6 minutes on foot (500 m). Nijōjō-mae Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Ogawa have a Michelin star?
Yes. Ogawa has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
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.