Sakai Man
堺萬
Kaiseki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Karasuma Oike Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 1
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 60% of its kaiseki restaurants. 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 private room.
How it compares
Kaiseki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoku Kobo Hirosaki | — | ¥26,450 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Marutamachi | — |
| Yubi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Sakai Man | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Ogawa | — | ¥28,000 | ¥5,500 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 6 min, Karasuma Oike | Sun |
| Umemura | — | ¥8,855 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Kyou Yuuke Yokikana | — | ¥16,200 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Marutamachi | Wed |
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 | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Sakai Man
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-231-3758 (+81-75-231-3758 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
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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 | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–20:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–20:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–20:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–20:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–20:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–20:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–20:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | − |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
6 min walk (500 m) from Karasuma Oike Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Marutamachi: 7 min · Nijōjō-mae (Exit 2): 9 min
- Leave Karasuma Oike Station by Exit 2 and walk west for 180 m.
- Turn right onto Koromonotana Street and walk 290 m.
Sakai Man is on your right.
On your right
Look for
堺萬
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
堺萬京都府京都市中京区二条通室町西入大恩寺町248-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 248-2 -, Kyoto 604-0026 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 355 meters from Karasuma Oike. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nijō Castle, 910 m, about 15 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sakai Man cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
What is the nearest station to Sakai Man?
Karasuma Oike Station, about 6 minutes on foot (500 m). Marutamachi Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.