Tabuchi Yakuzen Kenkyusho
田淵薬膳研究所
Medicinal in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Marutamachi Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Tuesdays and SundaysBook by phone
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 6
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide. It takes bookings by phone only. Good for a seat at the counter, a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine |
How to book Tabuchi Yakuzen Kenkyusho
- Call 050-5597-5301 (+81-50-5597-5301 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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 Health Course
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–7 guests
- Wagyu
What is served (9)
- Lunch Yakuzen Course Menu**
- Yakuzen Porridge with Sweet Shrimp
- Special 5-Flavors Appetizers
- Yakuzen Soup
- Charcoal-Grilled Herbal Wagyu
- Western Mustard Greens Carbonara
- Bite-Sized Yakuzen Keema Curry
- Seijokucha with Fruits Tea
- Dessert
¥9,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Yakuzen Course: A course created based on seasonal ingredients and knowledge of medicinal cuisine.
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–7 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥21,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$140
¥11,200 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 18:00–21:30 |
| Thursday | 18:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 18:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 18:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 7, including 7 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 7 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, English menu, English-speaking staff |
Getting there
5 min walk (430 m) from Marutamachi Station.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 1): 8 min · Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae: 12 min
- Leave Marutamachi Station and walk south for 70 m.
- Turn left onto Takeyamachi-dori and walk 100 m.
- Turn right onto Higashinotōin Street and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Bear right and walk 30 m.
- Turn left onto Ainomachi Street and walk 90 m.
Tabuchi Yakuzen Kenkyusho is on your left.
On your left
Look for
田淵薬膳研究所
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
田淵薬膳研究所京都府京都市中京区間之町通二条上ル夷町560-8
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 560-8 Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 6-minute walk from Marutamachi Station on the Karasuma Subway Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tabuchi Yakuzen Kenkyusho cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Tabuchi Yakuzen Kenkyusho have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Tabuchi Yakuzen Kenkyusho closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Tabuchi Yakuzen Kenkyusho?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Tabuchi Yakuzen Kenkyusho?
Marutamachi Station, about 5 minutes on foot (430 m). Karasuma Oike Station is about 8 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.