Ryoriya Maekawa
料理屋まえかわ
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Kiyomizu-Gojō Station
Our analysis
- #9of 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
- ¥11,000least expensive lunch course; median ¥13,860
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook by phone
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Ryoriya Maekawa is 9th of the 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi and 74th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive lunch course is ¥11,000 (on Ikyu), 21% below the ¥13,860 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 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 8), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miyagawacho Hotta | #69 | ¥26,400 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 3 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Sun |
| Yakiniku Yamachan | #73 | ¥13,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 7 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Wed |
| Ryoriya Maekawa | #74 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥11,000 | Online, Japanese only | ★ | 3 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Mon, Sun |
| Tokuo | #78 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥7,000 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Shokudo Ebi Chan | #87 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | No public phone or online | — | 2 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Naruya | #89 | ¥26,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 6 min, Karasuma | Mon |
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 | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine |
How to book Ryoriya Maekawa
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-744-0808 (+81-75-744-0808 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kyoto.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki 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
季節のおまかせコース【ランチ】9品
Lunch · 9 dishes · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (9)（menu in Japanese）
- 先附
- 前菜
- お椀
- 造り
- 温物
- 焼物
- 鍋物
- ごはん
- デザート
¥11,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 18:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 18 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking If it's not raining, we'll set up ashtrays in front of the store. |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | BYO drinks |
| Opened | June 2020 |
Getting there
3 min walk (260 m) from Kiyomizu-Gojō Station, Exit 5.
Also near: Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 3): 4 min · Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 4): 4 min
- Leave Kiyomizu-Gojō Station by Exit 5 and walk north for 260 m.
You arrive at Ryoriya Maekawa.
Look for
料理屋まえかわ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
料理屋まえかわ京都府京都市下京区難波町405
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 405 Nanbacho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 600-8027 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Approximately 10 minutes walk from Exit 2 of Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Ryoriya Maekawa has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Ryoriya Maekawa in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ryoriya Maekawa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ryoriya Maekawa closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Ryoriya Maekawa?
Kiyomizu-Gojō Station, about 3 minutes on foot (260 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 10 minutes away.
Does Ryoriya Maekawa have a Michelin star?
Yes. Ryoriya Maekawa 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.