wavie
French in Uzumasa, Myoshin-ji & Ninna-ji, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Hanazono Station
Our analysis
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book online: OMAKASE
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 4
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Ikyu), 14% above the ¥14,500 median of the 21 French restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥8,800 (on Tabelog) is 10% above the ¥8,000 median of 21. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 32 of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,800, 47% below its least expensive dinner course), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥16,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
French 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ima | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 7 min, Shijō | Mon, Sun |
| L'hotel de Hiei | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | — | — |
| wavie | — | ¥16,500 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 3 min, Hanazono | — |
| Gion Okumura | — | ¥14,520 | ¥7,865 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
| Takasuka | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 10 min, Shichijō | Wed |
| Les Confluents | — | ¥13,500 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Shijō | Tue, 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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book wavie
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kyoto.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Course
Lunch · 7 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (7)
- Amuse-bouche
- Appetizers
- Appetizers
- Fish Dish
- Meat Dish
- Dessert
- Petit Fours
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Omakase Course
11 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥7,700 more than the one above
Omakase Course (Lunch Time)
Lunch · 11 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | We recommend smart casual attire. Additionally, we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing perfume or similar fragrances when visiting our restaurant. |
| Setting | Hideout, Counter seating |
| Opened | November 2024 |
Getting there
3 min walk (200 m) from Hanazono Station.
Also near: Myōshinji: 12 min · Omuro-Ninnaji: 12 min
- Leave Hanazono Station and walk north-east for 40 m.
- Turn left at Daily Yamazaki and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
wavie is on your right.
On your right
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京都府京都市右京区花園伊町27-3
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 27-3 Hanazonoimachi Ukyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 616-8042 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 3-minute walk from JR Hanazono Station. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Wavie is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. wavie in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does wavie cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to wavie?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to wavie?
Hanazono Station, about 3 minutes on foot (200 m). Myōshinji Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does wavie have a dress code?
We recommend smart casual attire. Additionally, we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing perfume or similar fragrances when visiting our restaurant.
Is wavie in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Wavie 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.