Seiwa So
清和荘
Kaiseki in Fushimi-Inari & Fushimi-Momoyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Fushimi Station
Our analysis
- ¥16,445least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,150
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 28 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,445 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥18,150 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥5,500 (on Tabelog) is 20% below the ¥6,900 median of 21. 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 (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,500, 67% 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).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Seiwa So | — | ¥16,445 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Fushimi | Mon |
| Jun Tei | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | — | — |
| Norihide | — | ¥22,000 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Ichijōji | — |
| Oito | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Phone only | Bib Gourmand | 3 min, Gion-shijo | — |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sommelier, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Seiwa So
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5600-6136 (+81-50-5600-6136 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.
Matsukado Bento - Crane (Lunch Only)
Lunch · 2–20 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥5,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Matsukado Bento "Miyabi" (Lunch Only)
Lunch · 2–20 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
¥1,100 more than the one above
Kaiseki Cuisine (Weekday Lunch Only) (Tax Excluded)
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–20 guests
- Kaiseki
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$60
¥2,200 more than the one above
Kaiseki Cuisine (Lunch Only) (Tax Excluded)
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–20 guests
- Kaiseki
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$70
¥2,200 more than the one above
Kaiseki Cuisine
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–20 guests
- Kaiseki
¥14,300
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$100
¥3,300 more than the one above
Kaiseki Cuisine
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–20 guests
- Kaiseki
¥17,600
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$120
¥3,300 more than the one above
Kaiseki Cuisine
2–20 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥4,400 more than the one above
Kaiseki Cuisine
2–20 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥38,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$260
¥16,500 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 | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | In addition to the meal charges, we kindly request a service charge of 15%. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 30 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Largest group | 70 people |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area There is a smoking room inside the store The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Relaxing space, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available, Take-out, Delivery |
Getting there
5 min walk (380 m) from Fushimi Station.
Also near: Sumizome: 8 min · Takeda: 17 min
- Leave Fushimi Station and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 280 m.
Seiwa So is on your right.
On your right
Look for
清和荘
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
清和荘京都府京都市伏見区深草越後屋敷町8
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 8 Fukakusa Echigo Yashikicho Fushimi-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 612-8431 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Fushimi Station on the Kintetsu Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Seiwa So cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (In addition to the meal charges, we kindly request a service charge of 15%.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Seiwa So closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Seiwa So?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Seiwa So?
Fushimi Station, about 5 minutes on foot (380 m). Sumizome Station is about 10 minutes away.
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.