SoNoMa by SingleThread
想乃間 by SingleThread
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- 94%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a lower dinner budget
- Nonepublic phone or online booking
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Closed Mondays and Sundays
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 1
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥40,000–49,999) is higher than that of 94% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and higher than that of 92% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. It lists no phone number and no online booking; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodaiji Jugyuan | — | ¥37,950 | ¥25,300 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ | 15 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Sanso Kyoyamato | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★★ | 13 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| East End Gion | — | ¥16,500 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Gion Yamaoka | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| SoNoMa by SingleThread | — | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Kani Jenu Gion | — | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
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 | Credit cards |
How to book SoNoMa by SingleThread
- SoNoMa by SingleThread publishes no phone number and lists no online booking service, which usually means its seats go to regulars and their guests. A concierge at a luxury hotel is the best chance of a table.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
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Higashiyama TsukasaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.23
Kappo HassunGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 4.10
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 13 are not admitted |
Getting there
5 min walk (410 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 5): 7 min · Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 9 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 1 and walk north-east for 10 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven onto Donguri Street and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 140 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 10 m.
- Turn right onto Yamatoōji Street and walk 110 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
SoNoMa by SingleThread is on your right.
On your right
Look for
想乃間 by SingleThread
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
想乃間 by SingleThread京都府京都市東山区小松町130 カペラ京都
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 130 Komatsucho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0811 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 461 meters from Gion Shijo. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
SoNoMa by SingleThread is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. SoNoMa by SingleThread in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does SoNoMa by SingleThread cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is SoNoMa by SingleThread closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to SoNoMa by SingleThread?
Children under 13 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to SoNoMa by SingleThread?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (410 m). Kiyomizu-Gojō Station is about 8 minutes away.
Is SoNoMa by SingleThread in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. SoNoMa by SingleThread 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) and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.