Takoyakushi Furukawa
蛸薬師 ふるかわ
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Karasuma Station
Our analysis
- ¥11,000least expensive lunch course; median ¥9,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: OMAKASE
All 16 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 2
Entrance 1
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥11,000 (on Ikyu), 16% above the ¥9,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥11,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥25,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nijo Aritsune | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Kanzan | — | ¥23,100 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 6 min, Shijō | Mon |
| Kikunoi Roan | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥13,200 | Online, Japanese only | ★★ | 1 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Wed |
| Takoyakushi Furukawa | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 5 min, Karasuma | — |
| Sakana Ryori Agiyao | — | ¥14,300 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Gojō | — |
| Sushi Yoshida | — | ¥35,000 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine |
How to book Takoyakushi Furukawa
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5872-6353 (+81-50-5872-6353 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.
- 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.
OmakaseMost booked
2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Sashimi
What is served (6)
- Appetizer
- Soup
- Assorted Dishes
- Sashimi
- Rice
- Japanese Sweets
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
OmakaseMost booked
2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Sashimi
What is served (11)
- Appetizer
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Nibbles
- Assorted Dishes
- Grilled Dish
- Small Bowl
- Covered Dish
- Rice
- Dessert
- Japanese Sweets
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥14,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service Charge Notice for Takoyakushi Furukawa: Please be informed that a service charge will be added to your bill. Thank you for your understanding. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 18 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Dress code | Please avoid wearing shorts and revealing clothing. Strongly scented perfumes and similar items are not allowed. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, English menu |
| Opened | June 2024 |
Getting there
5 min walk (400 m) from Karasuma Station.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 5): 5 min · Shijō: 6 min
- Leave Karasuma Station and walk east for 30 m.
- Bear left at Starbucks and walk 130 m.
- Turn right onto Nishikikōji Street and walk 20 m.
- Turn left onto Karasuma Street and walk 120 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right onto Takoyakushi-dori and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
Takoyakushi Furukawa is on your right.
On your right
Look for
蛸薬師 ふるかわ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
蛸薬師 ふるかわ京都府京都市中京区一蓮社町蛸薬師通烏丸東入ル300 パームビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 300 Ichirenshacho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-8146 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
|
| Directions | - 7-minute walk from Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Takoyakushi Furukawa is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Takoyakushi Furukawa in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Takoyakushi Furukawa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service Charge Notice for Takoyakushi Furukawa: Please be informed that a service charge will be added to your bill. Thank you for your understanding.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Takoyakushi Furukawa have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Takoyakushi Furukawa?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to Takoyakushi Furukawa?
Karasuma Station, about 5 minutes on foot (400 m). Shijō Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Takoyakushi Furukawa have a dress code?
Please avoid wearing shorts and revealing clothing. Strongly scented perfumes and similar items are not allowed.
Is Takoyakushi Furukawa in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Takoyakushi Furukawa 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), Ikyu, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.