Tozen Tei
陶然亭
Kaiseki in Kinkaku-ji & Kitano-Tenmangu Area, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Kitano-Hakubaichō Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book online: OMAKASE
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 3
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: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide). 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, a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Kinkaku-ji & Kitano-Tenmangu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyotenjin Noguchi | #10 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Phone only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 10 min, Kitano-Hakubaichō | — |
| Senda | #97 | ¥17,325 | ¥6,825 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Kitano-Hakubaichō | Wed |
| Tenjaku | #100 | ¥17,325 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 16 min, Kitano-Hakubaichō | Wed |
| Tenjin | — | ¥12,000 | ¥5,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | — | — |
| Kappo Okada | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 14 min, Kitano-Hakubaichō | — |
| Tozen Tei | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 4 min, Kitano-Hakubaichō | — |
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, Sommelier |
How to book Tozen Tei
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-461-7866 (+81-75-461-7866 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kyoto.
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–13:00, 18:00–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–13:00, 18:00–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–13:00, 18:00–20:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–13:00, 18:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–13:00, 18:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–13:00, 18:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–13:00, 18:00–20:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | No |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
| Opened | October 2005 |
Getting there
4 min walk (350 m) from Kitano-Hakubaichō Station.
Also near: Tōjiin Ritsumeikan University: 9 min · Ryōanji: 13 min
- Leave Kitano-Hakubaichō Station and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn left onto Imaidegawa Street and walk 130 m.
- Turn right onto Sai street and walk 190 m.
Tozen Tei is on your left.
On your left
Look for
陶然亭
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
陶然亭京都府京都市北区小松原南町31-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 31-1 Komatsubara Minamimachi Kita-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 603-8342 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 257 meters from Kitano Hakubaicho. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), 1.1 km, about 18 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Tozen Tei has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Tozen Tei in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tozen Tei cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Tozen Tei?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Tozen Tei?
Kitano-Hakubaichō Station, about 4 minutes on foot (350 m). Tōjiin Ritsumeikan University Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Tozen Tei have a Michelin star?
Yes. Tozen Tei has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
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.