Restaurant Koga
French in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 7 min walk from Imadegawa Station
Our analysis
- #4of 13 French restaurants in Imperial Palace Area
- ¥22,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,150
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 2
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Restaurant Koga is 4th of the 13 French restaurants in Imperial Palace Area and 9th of 63 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥22,000 (on Tabelog), 21% above the ¥18,150 median of the 21 French restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥12,000 (on Tabelog) is about the same as the ¥11,000 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 TableCheck and OMAKASE; 32 of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a private room, a less expensive lunch (from ¥12,000, 45% 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
French 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mashiro | #2 | ¥24,000 | ¥13,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Dodici | #7 | ¥19,800 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon, Sun |
| Restaurant Koga | #9 | ¥22,000 | ¥12,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 7 min, Imadegawa | Tue, Wed |
| Aoike | #10 | ¥15,300 | ¥10,700 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Marutamachi | Sun |
| Moko | #13 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 4 min, Marutamachi | Mon, Sun |
| Bini | #15 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | ¥14,520 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Marutamachi | Mon |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sofa seating, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Restaurant Koga
- Book online in English on TableCheck or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5596-3288 (+81-50-5596-3288 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 the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Omakase Course
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
Cheapest
Lunch Omakase Course + Wine Pairing
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Wine pairing
Drinks pairing included
¥20,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$140
¥8,800 more than the one above
Dinner Omakase Course
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥1,200 more than the one above
Dinner Omakase Course + Wine PairingMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Wine pairing
Drinks pairing included
¥35,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$230
¥13,200 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
The restaurant's account: @koga_restaurant_kyoto
Loads Instagram's own viewer; the photos stay on Instagram.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| 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 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 32 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking We would like to inform you that the entire restaurant, including the waiting space, is a non-smoking area. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | The dress code at RESTAURANT KOGA prohibits extremely casual attire such as men's shorts and sandals. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Sofa seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | January 2025 |
Getting there
7 min walk (560 m) from Imadegawa Station.
Also near: Kuramaguchi (Exit 1): 15 min
- Leave Imadegawa Station and walk west for 30 m.
- Bear left at MOS Burger and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at MOS Burger and walk 280 m.
- Bear right at Liebe and walk 20 m.
- Bear right at Liebe and walk 160 m.
- Bear left at FamilyMart onto Ogawa street and walk 40 m.
Restaurant Koga is on your right.
On your right
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京都府京都市上京区小川通今出川上ル中小川町230
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 230 -, Kyoto 602-0053 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It is an 8-minute walk west along Imadegawa Street from Imadegawa Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kyoto Imperial Palace, 900 m, about 15 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Restaurant Koga has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Restaurant Koga in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred French restaurants in Kyoto
From the restaurant's website
| Chef | 古賀 隆稚 |
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As stated on koga-kyoto.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Restaurant Koga cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 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 Koga have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Restaurant Koga closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Restaurant Koga?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Restaurant Koga?
Imadegawa Station, about 7 minutes on foot (560 m). Kuramaguchi Station is about 15 minutes away.
Does Restaurant Koga have a dress code?
The dress code at RESTAURANT KOGA prohibits extremely casual attire such as men's shorts and sandals.
Does Restaurant Koga have a Michelin star?
Yes. Restaurant Koga 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.