Kikunoi Roan
露庵 菊乃井 木屋町店
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 1 min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Our analysis
- ¥13,200least expensive lunch course; median ¥8,701
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 7 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 3
Inside 4
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥13,200 (on its website), 52% above the ¥8,701 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 18 in Kyoto in this guide). It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tori Yasa | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
| Nijo Aritsune | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Kanzan | — | ¥23,100 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 6 min, Shijō | Mon |
| Kikunoi Roan | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥13,200 | Online, Japanese only | ★★ | 1 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Wed |
| Takoyakushi Furukawa | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 5 min, Karasuma | — |
| Sakana Ryori Agiyao | — | ¥14,300 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Gojō | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Kikunoi Roan
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-361-5580 (+81-75-361-5580 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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Courses and prices
As listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person.
Kaiseki course
昼懐石
Lunch
¥13,200
per person, ≈$90
Cheapest
Kaiseki course
懐石
¥22,000
per person, ≈$150
¥8,800 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge: 10% to 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–19:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–19:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–19:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–19:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–19:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–13:30, 17:00–19:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 35 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | English menu |
Getting there
1 min walk (50 m) from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station.
Also near: Gion-shijo (Exit 3): 2 min · Sanjo: 9 min
- Leave Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn right at McDonald's onto Kiyamachi Street and walk 30 m.
Kikunoi Roan is on your left.
On your left
Look for
露庵 菊乃井 木屋町店
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
露庵 菊乃井 木屋町店京都府京都市下京区木屋町通四条下ル斉藤町118
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 118 Shimogyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 600-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 1 minute walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station, South Exit 1. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nishiki Market, 450 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
Kikunoi Roan has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Kikunoi Roan in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kikunoi Roan 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% to 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Kikunoi Roan have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Kikunoi Roan closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Kikunoi Roan?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kikunoi Roan?
Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, about 1 minute on foot (50 m). Gion-shijo Station is about 3 minutes away.
Does Kikunoi Roan have a Michelin star?
Yes. Kikunoi Roan has two Michelin stars 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.