Rakuhoku Nakayama
洛北 なかやま
Kaiseki in Takaragaike & Kitayama, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Kitayama Station
Our analysis
- ¥11,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Wednesdays and SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 3
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥11,000 (on Ikyu), 33% below the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥7,150 (on Ikyu) is about the same as the ¥7,700 median of 21. 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. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥7,150, 35% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥7,150 on both Ikyu and its website; ¥15,400 on both Ikyu and its website.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Takaragaike & Kitayama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakkou Kaiseki Murasakino | — | ¥12,100 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 10 min, Kitaōji | Wed, Sun |
| Fukiage | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | — | — | — |
| Daitokuji Sushi Cho | — | ¥7,700 | ¥7,700 | Online, Japanese only | — | 15 min, Kitaōji | — |
| Rakuhoku Nakayama | — | ¥11,000 | ¥7,150 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Kitayama | Wed, Sun |
| Aoi Konshin Yamada | — | ¥16,500 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Kitaōji | Sun |
| Doppo | — | ¥36,300 | — | Online, Japanese only | ★★ | 4 min, Kitaōji | — |
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, Private rooms |
How to book Rakuhoku Nakayama
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-606-5188 (+81-75-606-5188 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kyoto.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Lunch course
【賀茂川手提げ弁当】天ぷら、季節のごはんなどをご堪能いただけます。
Lunch · 2–14 guests
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
Drinks pairing included
What is served (5)（menu in Japanese）
- お弁当（お造り、炊合せ、小付け、細巻玉子など）
- 天ぷら（えび、季節の野菜）
- 季節のごはん
- 香の物
- お菓子
¥7,150
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
Dinner course
【夜のおまかせコース／11,000円】天ぷらメインで愉しみたい方におすすめ
Dinner · 2–14 guests
- Tempura
- Sashimi
Drinks pairing included
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付け又は八寸
- お造り
- 天ぷら
- ごはん
- 香の物
- お菓子
¥11,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
¥3,850 more than the one above
Lunch course
【お昼の天ぷらコース】天ぷらを中心としたお昼のコース。先付けなど数品ご用意しております。
Lunch · 2–14 guests
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
Drinks pairing included
What is served (5)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付けなど 数品
- 天ぷら（えび、その他魚介、季節の野菜）
- 季節のごはん
- 赤だし 香の物
- お菓子
¥11,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
Dinner course
【夜のおまかせコース／15,400円】ミニ懐石と天ぷらをお楽しみいただけるコース
Dinner · 2–14 guests
- Kaiseki
- Tempura
- Sashimi
Drinks pairing included
What is served (7)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付け又は八寸
- お造り
- お吸い物
- 天ぷら
- ごはん
- 香の物
- お菓子
¥15,400
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
¥4,400 more than the one above
Dinner course
【夜のおまかせコース／19,800円】懐石料理と天ぷらが愉しめるコース、煮物椀など全10品
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2–14 guests
- Kaiseki
- Tempura
- Sashimi
Drinks pairing included
What is served (10)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付け
- お造り
- お吸い物
- 焼き物
- 炊き合わせ
- 天ぷら
- 煮物椀
- ごはん
- 香の物
- お菓子
¥19,800
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥4,400 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Service charge | Service Charge Notice for Rakuhoku Nakayama At Rakuhoku Nakayama, 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 | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises |
| Opened | November 2024 |
Getting there
4 min walk (300 m) from Kitayama Station, Exit 4.
Also near: Kitaōji (Exit 1): 15 min · Matsugasaki (Exit 1): 18 min
- Leave Kitayama Station by Exit 4 and walk west for 160 m.
- Bear right and walk 120 m.
Rakuhoku Nakayama is on your left.
On your left
Look for
洛北 なかやま
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
洛北 なかやま京都府京都市北区上賀茂桜井町77 ノースウェーブ北山 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 77 Kamigamo Sakuraicho Kita-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 603-8054 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from Exit 4 of Kitayama Station on the Karasuma Subway Line. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Rakuhoku Nakayama is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Rakuhoku Nakayama in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Rakuhoku Nakayama 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 Rakuhoku Nakayama At Rakuhoku Nakayama, a service charge of 10% will be added to your bill. We appreciate your understanding and support.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Rakuhoku Nakayama closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Rakuhoku Nakayama?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Rakuhoku Nakayama?
Kitayama Station, about 4 minutes on foot (300 m). Kitaōji Station is about 15 minutes away.
Is Rakuhoku Nakayama in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Rakuhoku Nakayama 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.