Rakuzen Kakinuma
楽膳柿沼
Kaiseki in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Jingū-Marutamachi Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook online: TableCheck
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 3
Entrance 1
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 60% of its kaiseki restaurants. 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 and a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,000, 60% below its dinner budget). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥14,300 on both Ikyu and its website; ¥16,500 on both Ikyu and its website.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryozanpaku | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 7 min, Demachiyanagi | Sun |
| Shikibu | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | Mon |
| Han Han | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | Mon, Sun |
| Rakuzen Kakinuma | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | Mon |
| Japanese Cuisine Sakashita | — | ¥12,000 | ¥4,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 21 min, Chayama·Kyōto-Geijutsudaigaku | — |
| Totoyoshi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 8 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | Wed |
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 |
How to book Rakuzen Kakinuma
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-771-1777 (+81-75-771-1777 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
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)
Dinner course
【ディナー】天ぷらコース 割烹料理や天ぷらを、当日おすすめのコース仕立てでご提供するプラン
Dinner · 1–4 guests
- Tempura
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付
- 八寸
- お造り
- 天ぷら 季節の食材6品
- 御飯
- 甘味
¥14,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
Cheapest
Dinner course
【ディナー】懐石コース 色鮮やかな割烹料理を、当日おすすめのコース仕立てでご提供するプラン
Dinner · 1–4 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付
- お造り
- 椀物
- 焼物
- 揚物
- 季節の御飯
- 香物
- 甘味
¥16,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
¥2,200 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
The restaurant's account: @rakuzen.kakinuma
Loads Instagram's own viewer; the photos stay on Instagram.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 17:30–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 9 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 9 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Dress code | Please refrain from entering the restaurant in shorts or sandals. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Opened | January 2025 |
Getting there
3 min walk (270 m) from Jingū-Marutamachi Station, Exit 4.
Also near: Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae (Exit 2): 13 min · Sanjō Keihan: 13 min
- Leave Jingū-Marutamachi Station by Exit 4 and walk east for 10 m.
- Turn left onto Marutamachi Street and walk 90 m.
- Turn right at Kyoto Marutamachikawabata Post Office and walk 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
Rakuzen Kakinuma is on your right.
On your right
Look for
楽膳柿沼
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
楽膳柿沼京都府京都市左京区東竹屋町通川端通東入東竹屋町60-9 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 60-9 Higashitakeyacho Sakyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 606-8393 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | About a 3-minute walk from Keihan Jingumarutamachi Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Heian Shrine, 710 m, about 12 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 470 m, about 8 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 480 m, about 8 min walk
From the restaurant's website
| Owner | 柿沼 秀直 |
|---|
As stated on rakuzenkakinuma.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Rakuzen Kakinuma 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.
When is Rakuzen Kakinuma closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Rakuzen Kakinuma?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Rakuzen Kakinuma?
Jingū-Marutamachi Station, about 3 minutes on foot (270 m). Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station is about 13 minutes away.
Does Rakuzen Kakinuma have a dress code?
Please refrain from entering the restaurant in shorts or sandals.
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.