Umemura
梅むら
Kaiseki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 2 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Our analysis
- ¥8,855least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,150
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥8,855 (on Ikyu), 51% below the ¥18,150 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥8,855 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥5,819 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakai Man | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Ogawa | — | ¥28,000 | ¥5,500 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 6 min, Karasuma Oike | Sun |
| Umemura | — | ¥8,855 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Kyou Yuuke Yokikana | — | ¥16,200 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Marutamachi | Wed |
| Jikon Hiratate | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Marutamachi | Mon |
| Manshige | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 15 min, Imadegawa | Tue |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Menu with photos, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Umemura
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-231-3383 (+81-75-231-3383 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Yudofu Gozen
1 hr 30 min at the table · 2–20 guests
¥5,819
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Yudofu Gozen (Kawadoko Seating) from May 1 to October 15
2–20 guests
¥5,819
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Kamogawa Gozen
1 hr 30 min at the table
¥6,831
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥1,012 more than the one above
Kamo River Gozen (Kawadoko Seating) from May 1 to October 15
¥6,831
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
Kyoto-style Chanko Hot Pot + (for 2 Adults or More)
2–50 guests
¥8,855
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥2,024 more than the one above
Kyo Kaiseki
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Kaiseki
¥15,180
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥6,325 more than the one above
Kyo Kaiseki (Kawadoko Seating) from May 1 to October 15
- Kaiseki
¥15,180
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Kyo Kaiseki (Ingredient Upgrade)
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Kaiseki
¥18,975
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥3,795 more than the one above
Kyo Kaiseki (Ingredient Upgrade / Kawadoko Seating) from May 1 to October 15
- Kaiseki
¥18,975
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
Kyoto Kaiseki (with Ingredient Upgrade)Most booked
- Kaiseki
¥22,770
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥3,795 more than the one above
Kyoto Kaiseki (with Ingredient Upgrade / Kawadoko Seating) from May 1 to October 15Most booked
- Kaiseki
¥22,770
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 15% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 60 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 70 people |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area All floors are non-smoking 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 are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Open terrace |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, English menu, Menu with photos |
Getting there
2 min walk (120 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Sanjo: 4 min · Sanjō Keihan: 6 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station by Exit 1 and walk east for 40 m.
- Bear right onto Kiyamachi Street and walk 60 m.
Umemura is on your left.
On your left
Look for
梅むら
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
梅むら京都府京都市中京区木屋町通三条上ル上大阪町515
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 515 Kiyacho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0961 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Kyoto City Subway, Kyoto City Hall Station - 3 minutes on foot. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 360 m, about 6 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 380 m, about 6 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Umemura cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Umemura have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Umemura?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Umemura?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 2 minutes on foot (120 m). Sanjo Station is about 4 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.