Shinka
真華
Kaiseki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Our analysis
- ¥11,000least expensive lunch course; median ¥7,150
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥11,000 (on Tabelog), 54% above the ¥7,150 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥11,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥19,800 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoryori Satsuki | — | ¥15,600 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Sun |
| Japanese Cuisine Yano | — | ¥18,150 | ¥8,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 8 min, Marutamachi | — |
| Nishijin Kurashi no Bijutsukan Tomitaya | — | ¥15,000 | ¥11,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 15 min, Imadegawa | — |
| Shinka | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Wed |
| Sushi Dokoro Man | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Karasuma Oike | Mon |
| Kiyamachi Hirokawa | — | ¥15,400 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon, Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Shinka
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5597-2613 (+81-50-5597-2613 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Omakase Course with 7 Dishes
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Natsuyoi Course – A special arrangement for summer that condenses the charm of Shinka.
Limited Time Until End of September
8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (9)
- 【An Example of One Day】
- Three Summer Appetizers
- Assorted Vegetables
- Seasonal Dish
- Sweetfish Wrapped in Crepe
- Meat Dish
- Noodle Dish
- Dessert
- Coffee or Kyoto Bancha
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥4,000 more than the one above
Lunch Omakase Course with Seasonal Ingredients - 9 Dishes
Lunch · 9 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥4,800 more than the one above
Omakase Course: Enjoy Creative Japanese Cuisine Using Seasonal Ingredients Throughout the Year
10 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Caviar
- Beef
- Truffle
- Abalone
What is served (11)
- Course Menu (Example of a Day)
- Fugu and Kyoto Vegetables with Soft Roe and Caviar
- Koubako Crab
- Amasaba and Bachi Roe
- Hirai Beef Top Blade with Black Truffle and Crepe
- Abalone and Sea Urchin
- Matsuba Crab Shabu-Shabu with Miso Grilled
- Beef Tenderloin with Kyoto Vegetables and Sansho Aroma
- Ikura and Karasumi Rice
- Shark Fin Hong Kong Noodles or Curry
- Dessert
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥4,400 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate) |
| Opened | January 2026 |
Getting there
4 min walk (320 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Sanjo: 4 min · Sanjō Keihan: 6 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station by Exit 1 and walk east for 40 m.
- Bear right onto Kiyamachi Street and walk 160 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
Shinka is on your right.
On your right
Look for
真華
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
真華京都府京都市中京区恵比須町534-39 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 534-39 Ebisucho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-8005 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes on foot from Kyoto City Hall Mae Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 470 m, about 8 min walk
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 480 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Shinka is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Shinka in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Shinka cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Shinka closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Shinka?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 4 minutes on foot (320 m). Sanjo Station is about 4 minutes away.
Is Shinka in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Shinka is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.