Restaurant Ogawa
レストラン おがわ
French in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Our analysis
- ¥12,100least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,520
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥12,100 (on Ikyu), 17% below the ¥14,520 median of the 21 French restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥9,900 (on Ikyu) is 24% above the ¥8,000 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 32 of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥9,900, 18% below its least expensive dinner course). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥12,100 on both Ikyu and its website; ¥9,900 on both Ikyu and its website.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synager | #18 | ¥14,300 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 5 min, Marutamachi | — |
| Restaurant Shin | — | ¥7,700 | ¥6,215 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | Mon |
| Restaurant Ogawa | — | ¥12,100 | ¥9,900 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Ueru_ueru | — | ¥10,000 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 7 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | Mon |
| Shinka | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Wed |
| Seran | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥14,300 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 6 min, Imadegawa | Sun |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment |
How to book Restaurant Ogawa
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-256-2203 (+81-75-256-2203 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? French restaurants nearby you can book online
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
【昼のおまかせコース】
Lunch · 2–8 guests
What is served (5)（menu in Japanese）
- その日のお料理5品
- メイン料理
- デザート
- 洋菓子（当日お好きなものをお好きなだけお選びいただけます）
- コーヒー
¥9,900
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Dinner course
【夜のおまかせコース】
Dinner · 2–8 guests
What is served (4)（menu in Japanese）
- その日のお料理6品
- デザート
- 選べる洋菓子
- コーヒー
¥12,100
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$80
¥2,200 more than the one above
Lunch course
【昼のシェフのおまかせコース】
Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Abalone
- Wagyu
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- その日のお料理5品
- 黒アワビ料理
- 黒毛和牛フィレ肉
- デザート
- 洋菓子（当日お好きなものをお好きなだけお選びいただけます）
- コーヒー
¥14,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
¥2,200 more than the one above
Dinner course
【夜のシェフのおまかせコース】
Dinner · 2–8 guests
- Abalone
- Wagyu
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- その日のお料理5品
- 黒アワビ料理
- 黒毛和牛フィレ肉
- デザート
- 洋菓子（当日お好きなものをお好きなだけお選びいただけます）
- コーヒー
¥15,400
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
¥1,100 more than the one above
Lunch course
【昼の特選おまかせコース】
Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Abalone
- Wagyu
What is served (7)（menu in Japanese）
- その日のお料理4品
- 黒アワビ料理
- 黒毛和牛フィレ肉
- 一口カレー
- デザート
- 洋菓子（当日お好きなものをお好きなだけお選びいただけます）
- コーヒー
¥22,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥6,600 more than the one above
Dinner course
【夜の特選おまかせコース】
Dinner · 2–8 guests
- Abalone
- Wagyu
What is served (7)（menu in Japanese）
- その日のお料理4品
- 黒アワビ料理
- 黒毛和牛フィレ肉
- 一口カレー
- デザート
- 洋菓子（当日お好きなものをお好きなだけお選びいただけます）
- コーヒー
¥25,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$170
¥3,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Ikyu.
| Private rooms | No |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
Getting there
3 min walk (230 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station.
Also near: Sanjo: 9 min · Jingū-Marutamachi (Exit 2): 10 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station and walk north for 190 m.
- Bear left at 7-Eleven and walk 30 m.
You arrive at Restaurant Ogawa.
Look for
レストラン おがわ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
レストラン おがわ京都府京都市中京区河原町通二条西北角362
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 362 Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0000 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 265 meters from Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 200 m, about 4 min walk
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 420 m, about 7 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Restaurant Ogawa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Restaurant Ogawa?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 3 minutes on foot (230 m). Sanjo Station is about 9 minutes away.
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.