Seran
French in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Imadegawa Station
Our analysis
- ¥14,300least expensive lunch course; median ¥8,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 16 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 1
Tabelog has no rating for Seran yet; it opened in August 2026. Its least expensive lunch course is ¥14,300 (on Ikyu), 79% above the ¥8,000 median of the 21 French restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 32 of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a late dinner (open until 23:00), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥27,000 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
French 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synager | #18 | ¥14,300 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 5 min, Marutamachi | — |
| Restaurant Shin | — | ¥7,700 | ¥6,215 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | Mon |
| Restaurant Ogawa | — | ¥12,100 | ¥9,900 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Ueru_ueru | — | ¥10,000 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 7 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | Mon |
| Shinka | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Wed |
| Seran | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥14,300 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 6 min, Imadegawa | Sun |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Sommelier |
How to book Seran
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5570-2473 (+81-50-5570-2473 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Seasonal Omakase Course
3 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥27,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Service charge | A service charge of 10% will be added to your bill. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Ikyu.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | There is no dress code, but we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing clothing that may cause discomfort to other guests. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | August 2026 |
Getting there
6 min walk (480 m) from Imadegawa Station.
Also near: Kuramaguchi (Exit 1): 15 min
- Leave Imadegawa Station and walk west for 30 m.
- Bear left at MOS Burger and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at MOS Burger and walk 270 m.
- Turn left at Liebe onto Imaidegawa Street and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at Liebe and walk 100 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Seran.
Show this to a taxi driver
京都府京都市上京区今出川通新町西入南兼康町343
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 343 Kamigyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 602-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 7-minute walk from Imadegawa Station on the subway. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kyoto Imperial Palace, 810 m, about 13 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Seran cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% will be added to your bill.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Seran have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Seran closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Seran?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Seran?
Imadegawa Station, about 6 minutes on foot (480 m). Kuramaguchi Station is about 16 minutes away.
Does Seran have a dress code?
There is no dress code, but we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing clothing that may cause discomfort to other guests.
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.