Restaurant MUNI
French in Arashiyama, Saga & Hozukyo, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Arashiyama Station
Our analysis
- ¥30,250least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥30,250 (on Pocket Concierge), 109% above the ¥14,500 median of the 21 French restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and TableCheck; 32 of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a private room (for 6) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥30,250 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
How it compares
French restaurants in Kyoto City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Biographie... | #11 | ¥30,800 | ¥18,150 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 12 min, Nijō | Mon, Tue |
| Bini | #15 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | ¥14,520 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Marutamachi | Mon |
| Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji | #17 | ¥18,150 | ¥9,680 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ | 15 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Restaurant MUNI | — | ¥30,250 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Arashiyama | — |
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 | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Restaurant MUNI
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or TableCheck, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-873-7771 (+81-75-873-7771 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
La Nature
Dinner
¥30,250
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:30–18:31 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:30–18:31 |
| Wednesday | 18:30–18:31 |
| Thursday | 18:30–18:31 |
| Friday | 18:30–18:31 |
| Saturday | 18:30–18:31 |
| Sunday | 18:30–18:31 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Ikyu.
| Seats | 36 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | We kindly ask that you come in elegant casual attire. Please refrain from wearing sportswear (such as tank tops or sports tops), beach sandals, or flip-flops. Dress shorts are permitted, but we request that you wear shoes that cover your toes. |
| Setting | Hotel restaurant, Hideout, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | March 2026 |
Getting there
5 min walk (380 m) from Arashiyama Station.
Also near: Randen-Saga: 11 min · Torokko Saga: 13 min
- Leave Arashiyama Station and walk south-west for 20 m.
- Turn right at First cabin and walk 50 m.
- Turn right at Lawson and walk 100 m.
- Turn left and walk 110 m.
- Turn left at % ARABICA Kyoto Arashiyama and walk 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
You arrive at Restaurant MUNI.
Show this to a taxi driver
京都府京都市右京区嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町3 MUNI KYOTO B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3 Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho Ukyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 616-8385 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - Get off at Arashiyama Station on the Randen (Kyoto Prefectural Railway) and walk for 4 minutes. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Tenryū-ji Temple, 370 m, about 6 min walk
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, 1.0 km, about 16 min walk
From the restaurant's website
| Name | Muni Kyoto |
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As stated on munihotels.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Restaurant MUNI cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Restaurant MUNI have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Restaurant MUNI?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Restaurant MUNI?
Arashiyama Station, about 5 minutes on foot (380 m). Randen-Saga Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Restaurant MUNI have a dress code?
We kindly ask that you come in elegant casual attire. Please refrain from wearing sportswear (such as tank tops or sports tops), beach sandals, or flip-flops. Dress shorts are permitted, but we request that you wear shoes that cover your toes.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.