Toki
都季
Innovative in Mibu & Nijo Castle Area, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Nijōjō-mae Station
Our analysis
- ¥8,500least expensive lunch course; median ¥11,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: TableCheck
All 25 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥8,500 (on Ikyu), 23% below the ¥11,000 median of the 21 innovative 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 TableCheck; 29 of the 59 innovative restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter (12 of its 44 seats) and a private room. Course prices that sources agree on: ¥8,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥12,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Innovative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji | — | ¥18,150 | ¥9,680 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ | 15 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Synager | — | ¥14,300 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 5 min, Marutamachi | — |
| mane | — | ¥11,000 | ¥8,360 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Freestyle Italian Restaurant DA CIRO | — | ¥15,730 | ¥7,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Toki | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥8,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Nijōjō-mae | — |
| ristorante DONO | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥6,500 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 4 min, Higashiyama | Mon, Sun |
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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Toki
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-468-3166 (+81-75-468-3166 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Weekday Limited Private Room Plan with 6 Dishes from Amuse to Main Featuring Seasonal Ingredients
6 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
¥8,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Weekend and Holiday Plan with 6 Dishes from Amuse to Main Featuring Seasonal Ingredients
6 dishes · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥8,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Enjoy Seasonal Ingredients with 6 Dishes from Amuse to Main
6 dishes · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥8,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Weekday Limited Private Room Plan with 7 Dishes from Amuse to Main Featuring Seasonal Ingredients
7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥3,500 more than the one above
Weekend and Holiday Plan with 7 Dishes from Amuse to Main Featuring Seasonal Ingredients
7 dishes · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
7 Dishes Course Featuring Seasonal Ingredients from Amuse-Bouche to Main
7 dishes · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
Weekday Limited Private Room Plan with 8 Dishes Enjoying Both Black Wagyu Beef and Fish with Seasonal Ingredients
8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
- Salmon roe
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥3,000 more than the one above
Weekend and Holiday 8 Dishes Course with Seasonal Ingredients, Enjoy Both Wagyu Beef and Fish
8 dishes · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
8 Dishes Course Enjoying Both Black Wagyu and Fish with Seasonal IngredientsMost booked
8 dishes · 2–6 guests
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Signature CourseMost booked
12 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Duck
- Wagyu
¥24,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥9,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge of 15% (The displayed price includes tax and service charge.) |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–13:30, 17:30–20:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–13:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–13:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–13:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–13:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–13:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–13:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 44, including 12 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Please use the smoking area within the hotel. |
| Dress code | smart casual |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Shochu (Japanese spirits), Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
| Opened | November 2020 |
Getting there
3 min walk (210 m) from Nijōjō-mae Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 2): 12 min · Marutamachi: 14 min
- Leave Nijōjō-mae Station by Exit 2 and walk north for 10 m.
- Turn right onto Higashi-Horikawa-dori and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
Toki is on your left.
On your left
Look for
都季
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
都季京都府京都市中京区油小路通二条下ル二条油小路町284 HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 284 -, Kyoto 604-0051 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 3-minute walk from Exit 2 of Nijojo-mae Station on the Tozai Subway Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nijō Castle, 490 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Toki is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Toki in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Toki cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge of 15% (The displayed price includes tax and service charge.)) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Toki?
Nijōjō-mae Station, about 3 minutes on foot (210 m). Karasuma Oike Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Toki have a dress code?
smart casual
Is Toki in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Toki 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, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.