Takezaki
竹ざき
Kaiseki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Karasuma Oike Station
Our analysis
- ¥33,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,600
- 4×The Tabelog Award
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 1
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥33,000 (on Tabelog), 88% above the ¥17,600 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026 and The Tabelog Award 4 times (2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020). It takes bookings by phone only; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a late dinner (open until 23:00).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Obino | #99 | ¥14,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 8 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Takezaki | — | ¥33,000 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | Bronze 2020 | 5 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Wine to Washoku Mikuri | — | ¥20,000 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Kappo Harada | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | — |
| Kyo Tominokoji Tempura Yoshikawa | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Tue, Wed |
| Kyoto Sanjo Haku | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Tue |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Takezaki
- Call 075-744-1661 (+81-75-744-1661 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.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Recommended Breakfast Course with Sweets and Tea (Reservation Required) (Starts at 9 AM on Sundays) (Change to from NoveMost booked
6 dishes
- Seasonal ingredients
¥5,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Lunch Omakase Course
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥5,500 more than the one above
Lunch Omakase Course
Lunch · 10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥11,000 more than the one above
Omakase Dinner Course (Reservation Required) 7-8 Dishes + Rice + 2 Desserts + After-Meal Drink (Change to from November)Most booked
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
Special Dinner Course
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Snow crab
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥11,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | No basic service charge (with exceptions). If there are guests who do not order meals, a service charge of 10% may be applied. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00–10:30, 12:00–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 7 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 7 people |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area Smoking is only allowed in the garden. 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 school age (6) are not admitted |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Sunken seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, BYO drinks, Take-out |
| Opened | June 2015 |
Getting there
5 min walk (370 m) from Karasuma Oike Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae: 7 min · Marutamachi: 10 min
- Leave Karasuma Oike Station by Exit 1 and walk east for 10 m.
- Turn left onto Kurumayacho Street and walk 140 m.
- Turn right onto Oshikōji Street and walk 200 m.
Takezaki is on your left.
On your left
Look for
竹ざき
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
竹ざき京都府京都市中京区押小路通高倉東入竹屋町150
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 150 -, Kyoto 604-0823 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | ●About a 5-minute walk from Exit 1 of Karasuma Oike Station on the subway. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 770 m, about 13 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Takezaki is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Takezaki in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Takezaki cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (No basic service charge (with exceptions). If there are guests who do not order meals, a service charge of 10% may be applied.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Takezaki?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Takezaki?
Karasuma Oike Station, about 5 minutes on foot (370 m). Marutamachi Station is about 9 minutes away.
Is Takezaki in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Takezaki 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.