Sokkon Fujimoto
即今藤本
Kaiseki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 7 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Our analysis
- #15of 51 kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area
- ¥34,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥24,000
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 6
In our ranking, Sokkon Fujimoto is 15th of the 51 kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area and 77th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥34,500 (on Tabelog), 44% above the ¥24,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide). From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter and a private room (for 2 or 4). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥34,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsuji Fusa | #72 | ¥23,000 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 7 min, Marutamachi | Sun |
| Muromachi Yui | #75 | ¥30,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★★ | 3 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Nakamitsu | #76 | ¥25,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 5 min, Marutamachi | Wed |
| Sokkon Fujimoto | #77 | ¥34,500 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 7 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Wed |
| Kentan Horibe | #80 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 5 min, Shijō | Tue |
| Hamasaku Shin Honten | #85 | — | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Karasuma Oike | Wed, 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, Private rooms, Bring your own wine |
How to book Sokkon Fujimoto
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5595-2431 (+81-50-5595-2431 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course: Seasonal Dishes 11-12 Dishes ◆ Sashimi, Appetizers, Main Dishes, Rice, Japanese Sweets, Matcha, and moreMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 1–9 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (12)
- ~ Course Menu ~
- Appetizer
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Noodle Dish
- Seasonal Delicacies
- Main Dish
- Side Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Rice
- Fruits
- Japanese Sweets & Matcha
¥34,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$230
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 9, including 9 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | BYO drinks |
| Opened | May 2024 |
Getting there
7 min walk (550 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station.
Also near: Jingū-Marutamachi (Exit 1): 10 min · Marutamachi: 11 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven onto Gokomachi Street and walk 440 m.
- Turn right onto Ebisugawa-dori and walk 40 m.
Sokkon Fujimoto is on your left.
On your left
Look for
即今藤本
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
即今藤本京都府京都市中京区御幸町通夷川上ル松本町580-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 580-1 -, Kyoto 604-0982 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Approximately a 5-minute walk from Kyoto City Hall Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 410 m, about 7 min walk
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 650 m, about 11 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Sokkon Fujimoto has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Sokkon Fujimoto in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sokkon Fujimoto cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sokkon Fujimoto closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Sokkon Fujimoto?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Sokkon Fujimoto?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 7 minutes on foot (550 m). Jingū-Marutamachi Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Sokkon Fujimoto have a Michelin star?
Yes. Sokkon Fujimoto has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
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.