Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji
レストランひらまつ 高台寺
French in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 15 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #5of 23 French restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥18,150least expensive dinner course; median ¥19,800
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed MondaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 30 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 22
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji is 5th of the 23 French restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 17th of 63 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥18,150 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥19,800 median of the 21 French restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥9,680 (on Pocket Concierge) is 19% below the ¥12,000 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 Pocket Concierge, TableCheck, and OMAKASE; 32 of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥9,680, 47% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥9,680 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥14,520 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
How it compares
French restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaji Yosuke | #6 | ¥10,000 | ¥6,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Ito | #14 | ¥15,000 | ¥6,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Higashiyama | Mon |
| Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji | #17 | ¥18,150 | ¥9,680 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ | 15 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Le Chene | #19 | ¥20,570 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 10 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Dominique Bouchet Kyoto Le RESTAURANT | — | ¥20,000 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Keage | Wed |
| Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen | — | ¥26,500 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 5 min, Gion-shijo | — |
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 | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sofa seating, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, TableCheck or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5595-5147 (+81-50-5595-5147 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Mon Coeur
Lunch
¥9,680
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Royal
Lunch
¥14,520
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
¥4,840 more than the one above
Saison
Dinner
¥24,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
¥9,680 more than the one above
Saison
Lunch
¥24,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
Kodaiji
Dinner
¥36,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$240
¥12,100 more than the one above
Kodaiji
Lunch
¥36,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$240
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge: 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 50 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Separate smoking room available |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Sofa seating, Open terrace, Projector available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available, English menu |
| Opened | September 2017 |
Getting there
15 min walk (1,230 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 5): 19 min · Higashiyama (Exit 1): 21 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 1 and walk north-east for 10 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven onto Donguri Street and walk 110 m.
- Turn right onto Donguri Street and walk 180 m.
- Turn right and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 170 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart and walk 140 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Bear left at Dandelion Chocolate and walk 60 m.
- Turn right onto Two-year Slope and walk 40 m.
- Turn left at Japanes Tea house Kitty Saryo and walk 70 m.
Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji is on your right.
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レストランひらまつ 高台寺
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
レストランひらまつ 高台寺京都府京都市東山区高台寺桝屋町353
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 353 Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0000 |
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| Directions | Approximately a 20-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 240 m, about 4 min walk
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 520 m, about 9 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred French restaurants in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji?
Gion-shijo Station, about 15 minutes on foot (1,230 m). Higashiyama Station is about 19 minutes away.
Does Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji have a Michelin star?
Yes. Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.