Tokumaru
徳まる
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 8 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 5
Inside 2
Entrance 1
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, and lower than that of 60% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manjuji Hakuran | — | ¥22,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 3 min, Gojō | — |
| Tokumaru | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Wed |
| Takasegawa Maki | — | ¥13,200 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Roji to no Moto | — | ¥19,800 | ¥6,900 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Mon |
| Jojoen Yugen Tei Kyoto | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Karasuma | — |
| Chimoto | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
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 |
How to book Tokumaru
- Call 050-5872-1794 (+81-50-5872-1794 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 9 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Opened | November 2022 |
Getting there
3 min walk (220 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station.
Also near: Sanjo: 10 min · Karasuma Oike (Exit 1): 10 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 50 m.
- Turn left onto Teramachi Street and walk 120 m.
Tokumaru is on your left.
On your left
Look for
徳まる
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
徳まる京都府京都市中京区亀屋町406
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 406 Kameyacho (Takoyakushidori) Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0094 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Kyoto City Hall Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 410 m, about 7 min walk
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 590 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Tokumaru is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Tokumaru in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tokumaru cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Tokumaru closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Tokumaru?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 3 minutes on foot (220 m). Sanjo Station is about 10 minutes away.
Is Tokumaru in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Tokumaru 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.