Sumibi Kappo Ifuki
炭火割烹 いふき
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #20of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥33,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥27,500
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed TuesdaysBook by phone
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 5
Inside 4
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Sumibi Kappo Ifuki is 20th of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 39th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥33,000 (on its website), 20% above the ¥27,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 18 in Kyoto in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 33 in Kyoto in this guide with that run), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. 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 seat at the counter (8 of its 20 seats) and a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumibi Kappo Ifuki | #39 | ¥33,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Ankyu | #40 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2025 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Maeda | #41 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Sangencha | #43 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Gion Matayoshi | #47 | ¥36,000 | ¥20,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Mizuno | #48 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 6 min, Sanjō Keihan | 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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier, Tatami room |
How to book Sumibi Kappo Ifuki
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-525-6665 (+81-75-525-6665 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Higashiyama TsukasaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.23
Kappo HassunGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 4.10
Shorenin Monzeki Mae TsukiokaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.20
Higashiyama OgataGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.17
Courses and prices
As listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person.
Omakase course
おまかせコース
¥33,000
per person, ≈$220
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area 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 under 13 are not admitted |
| Dress code | We kindly ask that men refrain from wearing shorts and sandals. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
| Opened | April 2011 |
Getting there
5 min walk (420 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 8 min · Sanjō Keihan: 12 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 6 and walk east for 70 m.
- Turn right onto Yamato-ohji and walk 90 m.
- Turn left at Laonn Inn and walk 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 120 m.
- Turn right onto Hanami-koji and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
You arrive at Sumibi Kappo Ifuki.
Look for
炭火割烹 いふき
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
炭火割烹 いふき京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-8
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-8 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 7-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 320 m, about 5 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
Sumibi Kappo Ifuki has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Sumibi Kappo Ifuki in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sumibi Kappo Ifuki cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sumibi Kappo Ifuki closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays.
Can I bring children to Sumibi Kappo Ifuki?
Children under 13 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Sumibi Kappo Ifuki?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (420 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Sumibi Kappo Ifuki have a dress code?
We kindly ask that men refrain from wearing shorts and sandals.
Does Sumibi Kappo Ifuki have a Michelin star?
Yes. Sumibi Kappo Ifuki has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.