Restaurant Shin
Restaurant 信
French in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 8 min walk from Jingū-Marutamachi Station
Our analysis
- ¥7,700least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 26 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 18
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥7,700 (on Ikyu), 49% below the ¥15,000 median of the 21 French restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,215 (on Ikyu) is 29% below the ¥8,800 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 ¥6,215, 19% 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). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥16,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥27,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
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 | |
| Diet | Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
How to book Restaurant Shin
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-231-1211 (+81-75-231-1211 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Chef's Recommended Dinner Course
Dinner · 10 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Beef
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Luxury Dinner Course
Dinner · 12 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Abalone
- Duck
- Foie gras
- Lobster
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
¥27,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥11,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥1,000–1,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | No service charge or additional fees. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Casual coat. No specific requirements. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space |
| Drinks | Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate) |
| Opened | July 2011 |
Getting there
8 min walk (610 m) from Jingū-Marutamachi Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae: 8 min · Marutamachi: 10 min
- Leave Jingū-Marutamachi Station by Exit 1 and walk north for 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 260 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Bear left at Nakau and walk 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 50 m.
- Bear right and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
Restaurant Shin is on your left.
On your left
Look for
Restaurant 信
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
Restaurant 信京都府京都市中京区寺町竹屋町下る久遠院前町667-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 667-1 -, Kyoto 604-0993 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - Keihan "Jingu Marutamachi Station" is an 8-minute walk. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 430 m, about 7 min walk
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 670 m, about 11 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Restaurant Shin cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (No service charge or additional fees.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Restaurant Shin closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Restaurant Shin?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Restaurant Shin?
Jingū-Marutamachi Station, about 8 minutes on foot (610 m). Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Restaurant Shin have a dress code?
Casual coat. No specific requirements.
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.