Okina
おきな
Kaiseki in Arashiyama, Saga & Hozukyo, Kyoto, 11 min walk from Saga-Arashiyama Station
Our analysis
- ¥20,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,150
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥20,000 (on its website), 10% above the ¥18,150 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. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Arashiyama, Saga & Hozukyo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirano Ya | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Phone only | — | 21 min, Torokko Arashiyama | — |
| Hoshinoya Kyoto Dining | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 21 min, Arashiyama | — |
| Kumahiko | — | ¥15,730 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Arashiyama | Tue, Wed |
| Kyo Suiran | — | ¥28,463 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 8 min, Torokko Arashiyama | — |
| Okina | — | ¥20,000 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online, Japanese only | ★ | 11 min, Saga-Arashiyama | Wed |
| Kyoryoriya Arashiyama Sakura | — | ¥17,500 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 9 min, Matsuo-taisha | Mon |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Okina
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-861-0604 (+81-75-861-0604 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 listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person.
夜 コース
Dinner
¥20,000
per person, plus tax, ≈$130
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥4,000–4,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥4,000–4,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–20:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–20:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
11 min walk (840 m) from Saga-Arashiyama Station.
Also near: Torokko Saga: 11 min · Torokko Arashiyama: 14 min
- Leave Saga-Arashiyama Station and walk north-west for 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 130 m.
- Turn right and walk 150 m.
- Bear right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 160 m.
- Turn right onto Utano Arashiyama Yamada Line and walk 140 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
Okina is on your left.
On your left
Look for
おきな
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
おきな京都府京都市右京区嵯峨釈迦堂大門町11
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 11 Sagashakadodaimoncho Ukyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 616-8422 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 645 meters from Saga Torokko Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Tenryū-ji Temple, 760 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Okina has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Okina in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does Okina cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥4,000–4,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Okina closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Okina?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Okina?
Saga-Arashiyama Station, about 11 minutes on foot (840 m). Torokko Saga Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Okina have a Michelin star?
Yes. Okina has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
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.