Sangen An
三源庵
Kaiseki in Kami-Toba, Kyoto, 16 min walk from Nishiōji Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 kaiseki restaurants in Kami-Toba
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed TuesdaysBook by phone
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 1
In our ranking, Sangen An is 1st of the 3 kaiseki restaurants in Kami-Toba. 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 seat at the counter and a private room (for 6). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥19,800 on both Ikyu and its website.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kappo Okada | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 14 min, Kitano-Hakubaichō | — |
| Kyoryori Irifune | — | ¥13,000 | ¥6,200 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Sangen An | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 16 min, Nishiōji | Tue |
| Sakai Man | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Kyo Suiran | — | ¥28,463 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 8 min, Torokko Arashiyama | — |
| Takao Kinsuitei | — | ¥14,300 | ¥10,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | — | 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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Sangen An
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-681-7614 (+81-75-681-7614 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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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)
Course
【ぐじ懐石】新鮮な甘鯛をふんだんに使用した逸品を堪能
Dinner / Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- 付き出し
- お吸い物
- お造り
- 蒸し物
- 揚物
- 焼物
- 御飯もの
- 水物
¥16,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Course
【天然真鯛懐石】天然の真鯛と旬の野菜。彩り豊かな真鯛尽くしの懐石
Dinner / Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- 付き出し
- お吸い物
- お造り
- 蒸し物
- 揚物
- 焼物
- 御飯もの
- 水物
¥16,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
Course
【鱧懐石】京の夏の味覚「鱧」を味わう
Dinner / Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
What is served (1)（menu in Japanese）
- ＜鱧懐石＞
¥16,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
Course
【鱧しゃぶコース】鱧しゃぶ、鱧の薄造り、鱧落とし、鱧雑炊など 味わい深い鱧尽くし
Dinner / Lunch · 2–8 guests
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- 鱧しゃぶ
- 鱧の薄造り
- 鱧落とし
- 鱧雑炊
- 水物
- 他1品
¥16,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
Course
野菜中心で旬の魚を取り入れた季節感あふれる懐石料理
Dinner / Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
¥16,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
Course
【てっちりコース】てっさ、ふぐの唐揚げ、ふぐ雑炊など絶品ふぐ尽くし
Dinner / Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- てっさ
- てっぴ
- ふぐ唐揚げ
- てっちり
- ふぐ雑炊
- 水物
¥17,400
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
¥1,200 more than the one above
Course
【ふぐ尽くし懐石】冬の味覚・ふぐを味わう贅沢な全8品
Dinner / Lunch · 8 dishes · 2–8 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Kaiseki
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- 付き出し
- お吸い物
- 向付
- 蒸し物
- 揚物
- ふぐの炭火焼き
- ご飯物
- 水物
¥17,400
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
Course
【てっちりコース】てっさ、ふぐの唐揚げ、ふぐ雑炊など絶品ふぐ尽くし
Dinner / Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- てっさ
- てっぴ
- ふぐ唐揚げ
- てっちり
- ふぐ雑炊
- 水物
¥17,400
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
Course
【鱧しゃぶコース】鱧しゃぶ、鱧の薄造り、鱧落とし、鱧雑炊など 味わい深い鱧尽くし
Dinner / Lunch · 2–8 guests
What is served (7)（menu in Japanese）
- 鱧しゃぶ
- 鱧の薄造り
- 鱧落とし
- 鱧の揚げ物
- 鱧雑炊
- 水物
- 他1品
¥19,800
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥2,400 more than the one above
Course
旬の高級魚と京野菜を取り入れた季節感あふれる懐石料理
Dinner / Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
¥24,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
¥4,200 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 |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Ikyu.
| Seats | 30 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
16 min walk (1,240 m) from Nishiōji Station.
- Leave Nishiōji Station and walk east for 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Bear left and walk 10 m.
- Bear right onto Nishioji Avenue and walk 880 m.
- Turn right and walk 260 m.
Sangen An is on your left.
On your left
Look for
三源庵
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
三源庵京都府京都市南区吉祥院高畑町26
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 26 Kisshoin Takahatacho Minami-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 601-8332 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 15 minutes by car from JR Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sangen An cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sangen An closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays.
What is the nearest station to Sangen An?
Nishiōji Station, about 16 minutes on foot (1,240 m).
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.