Takao Kinsuitei
高雄 錦水亭
Kaiseki in Northern Part of Kyoto, Kyoto
Our analysis
- ¥14,300least expensive dinner course; median ¥19,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥14,300 (on Ikyu), 27% below the ¥19,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥10,500 (on Ikyu) is 58% above the ¥6,655 median of 21. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,500, 27% below its least expensive dinner course), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto City 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 Irifune | — | ¥13,000 | ¥6,200 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Sangen An | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 16 min, Nishiōji | Tue |
| Sakai Man | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Kyo Suiran | — | ¥28,463 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 8 min, Torokko Arashiyama | — |
| Takao Kinsuitei | — | ¥14,300 | ¥10,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | — | Wed |
| Takasegawa Maki | — | ¥13,200 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Tatami room |
How to book Takao Kinsuitei
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-861-0216 (+81-75-861-0216 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.
Enjoy 10 Dishes of Salt-Grilled Sweetfish and Kyoto Cuisine in Nature (Pick-up at JR Nijo Station West Side / 11:00)
Pick-up Plan
Lunch · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
What is served (10)
- This course features a Kyoto-style kaiseki menu.
- Menu:
- Appetizer: Umeshu (non-alcoholic)
- Starter: Sesame Tofu
- Appetizers: Assorted platter of three types
- Seasonal side dish: Two types
- Soup: Red miso soup
- Rice: White rice
- Pickles: Kyoto pickles
- Dessert: Seasonal fruits
¥12,870
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Enjoy 10 Dishes of Momiji-no-Yuka and Kyoto Cuisine in Nature + November Limited (Pickup at 11:00 from the West Side of
With Pickup from JR Nijo Station
Lunch · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
What is served (11)
- This course features a Kyoto Kaiseki menu.
- Menu:
- Appetizer: Umeshu (Non-Alcoholic)
- Starter: Sesame Tofu
- Appetizers: Assorted platter of three types
- Seasonal Side Dish: Two types
- Grilled Dish: Seasonal fish
- Soup: Red Miso Soup
- Rice: White rice
- Pickles: Kyoto Pickles
- Dessert: Seasonal fruits
¥12,870
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Kawadoko Dinner" Seasonal Delicacies, Hamo (Pike Conger) and Grilled Sweetfish, etc. (with Shuttle Service)
Dinner · 11 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
¥15,840
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥2,970 more than the one above
Lunch Cool-Down Kaiseki with 11 Dishes Enjoying Natural Kyoto Cuisine, including Hamo (Pike Conger) and Grilled Ayu (Swe
With Shuttle Service
Lunch · 11 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Tempura
What is served (13)
- This course features a Kyoto-style kaiseki menu.
- Menu:
- Appetizer: Umeshu (non-alcoholic)
- Seasonal Delicacies: Seasonal delicacies
- Appetizers: Assorted platter of five kinds
- Seasonal Side Dish: Sea Bream, Tuna, and Hamo sashimi
- Simmered Dish: Seasonal simmered vegetables
- Grilled Dish: Salt-grilled Ayu (from May)
- Vinegared Dish:
- Soup: Red Miso Soup
- Rice: White rice
- Pickles: Kyoto pickles
- Dessert: Seasonal fruits
¥18,070
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥2,230 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥5,000–5,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 24 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room, Open terrace |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises |
Getting there
Show this to a taxi driver
高雄 錦水亭京都府京都市右京区梅ケ畑殿畑町40 高雄 錦水亭
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 40 Umegahata Tonohatacho Ukyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 616-8293 |
|---|---|
| Directions | 15 minutes by car from JR Hanazono Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Takao Kinsuitei cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Takao Kinsuitei closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Takao Kinsuitei?
Children are welcome.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website. Report a correction.