Wagokoro Izumi
和ごころ 泉
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 1 min walk from Shijō Station
Our analysis
- #5of 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
- ¥20,790least expensive dinner course; median ¥28,800
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 4
In our ranking, Wagokoro Izumi is 5th of the 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi and 53rd of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥20,790 (on Pocket Concierge), 28% below the ¥28,800 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥13,860 (on Pocket Concierge) is 16% below the ¥16,500 median of 21. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide), The Tabelog Award 5 times (2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023), and Tabelog 100 in 2021 and 2023. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and OMAKASE; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥13,860, 33% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥20,790 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥13,860 on both Pocket Concierge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yokoi | #50 | ¥27,500 | ¥16,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 5 min, Gojō | Mon |
| Ayanokoji Karatsu | #51 | ¥27,500 | ¥19,800 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Shijō | Sun |
| Wagokoro Izumi | #53 | ¥20,790 | ¥13,860 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2023 · Tabelog 100 2023 | 1 min, Shijō | Mon |
| Godan Miyazawa | #60 | ¥16,335 | ¥9,680 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2019 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 4 min, Gojō | Tue |
| Miyagawacho Hotta | #69 | ¥26,400 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 3 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Sun |
| Yakiniku Yamachan | #73 | ¥13,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 7 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Wed |
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, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Wagokoro Izumi
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-351-3917 (+81-75-351-3917 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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 listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
13,860 yen Course
Lunch
¥13,860
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
20,790 Yen Course
Lunch
¥20,790
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$140
¥6,930 more than the one above
20,790 Yen Course
Dinner
¥20,790
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$140
28,880 Yen Course
Lunch
¥28,880
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$190
¥8,090 more than the one above
28,880 Yen Course
Dinner
¥28,880
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$190
39,270 Yen Course
Lunch
¥39,270
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$260
¥10,390 more than the one above
39,270 Yen Course
Dinner
¥39,270
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$260
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
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: 5% (no additional charge) |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 24 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking Please contact restaurant |
| Dress code | smart casual |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Opened | February 2016 |
Getting there
1 min walk (110 m) from Shijō Station.
Also near: Karasuma (Exit 1): 4 min · Gojō: 8 min
- Leave Shijō Station and walk south-west for 10 m.
- Turn left at CAFE VELOCE onto Bukkouji-dori and walk 60 m.
Wagokoro Izumi is on your right.
On your right
Look for
和ごころ 泉
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
和ごころ 泉京都府京都市下京区烏丸仏光寺東入ル一筋目南入ル匂天神町634-3
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 634-3 Kankobokocho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 600-8175 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | From Karasuma Station, it's a 10-minute walk. Turn left at the first street after Oharaboki School. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Wagokoro Izumi has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Wagokoro Izumi in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Wagokoro Izumi 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: 5% (no additional charge)) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Wagokoro Izumi closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to Wagokoro Izumi?
Shijō Station, about 1 minute on foot (110 m). Karasuma Station is about 5 minutes away.
Does Wagokoro Izumi have a dress code?
smart casual
Does Wagokoro Izumi have a Michelin star?
Yes. Wagokoro Izumi has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.