Yakkou Kaiseki Murasakino
薬効懐石むらさきの
Also spelled Yakko Kaiseki Murasakino
Kaiseki in Takaragaike & Kitayama, Kyoto, 10 min walk from Kitaōji Station
Our analysis
- ¥12,100least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Wednesdays and SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥12,100 (on Ikyu), 19% below the ¥15,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Takaragaike & Kitayama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimogamo Ichima | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥5,500 | Phone only | — | 8 min, Kitaōji | Wed |
| Yakkou Kaiseki Murasakino | — | ¥12,100 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 10 min, Kitaōji | Wed, Sun |
| Fukiage | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | — | — | — |
| Daitokuji Sushi Cho | — | ¥7,700 | ¥7,700 | Online, Japanese only | — | 15 min, Kitaōji | — |
| Rakuhoku Nakayama | — | ¥11,000 | ¥7,150 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Kitayama | Wed, Sun |
| Aoi Konshin Yamada | — | ¥16,500 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Kitaōji | Sun |
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 | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sunken seating (no kneeling) |
How to book Yakkou Kaiseki Murasakino
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Dinner course
【薬効懐石おまかせコース～梅～】時期ごとにテーマを変える「身体を内側から整える」おもてなし料理
Dinner · 1–4 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (3)（menu in Japanese）
- 【薬効懐石～おまかせコース 梅～】
- 「薬効テーマ」
- 春は花粉症対策、梅雨は湿邪対策、夏は猛暑対策、冬は免疫力向上など、
¥12,100
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$80
Cheapest
Dinner course
【薬効懐石おまかせコース～竹～】時期ごとにテーマを変える「身体を内側から整える」おもてなし料理
Dinner · 1–4 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (3)（menu in Japanese）
- 【薬効懐石～おまかせコース 竹～】
- 「薬効テーマ」
- 春は花粉症対策、梅雨は湿邪対策、夏は猛暑対策、冬は免疫力向上など、
¥18,150
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
¥6,050 more than the one above
Dinner course
【薬効懐石おまかせコース～松～】時期ごとにテーマを変える「身体を内側から整える」おもてなし料理
Dinner · 1–4 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (3)（menu in Japanese）
- 【薬効懐石～おまかせコース 梅～】
- 「薬効テーマ」
- 春は花粉症対策、梅雨は湿邪対策、夏は猛暑対策、冬は免疫力向上など、
¥24,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
¥6,050 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 4 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | Please wear socks when entering the restaurant. We may refuse entry to those who are dressed inappropriately. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sunken seating |
| Opened | January 2026 |
Getting there
10 min walk (790 m) from Kitaōji Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Kuramaguchi (Exit 2): 17 min
- Leave Kitaōji Station by Exit 2 and walk south-west for 130 m.
- Turn right onto Muromachi street and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 510 m.
- Turn right onto Horikawa Street and walk 50 m.
Yakkou Kaiseki Murasakino is on your left.
On your left
Look for
薬効懐石むらさきの
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
薬効懐石むらさきの京都府京都市北区紫野上鳥田町13
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 13 Murasakino Kamitoridacho Kita-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 603-8176 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - 10 to 15 minutes on foot from Kitanoji Station on the Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yakkou Kaiseki Murasakino cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Yakkou Kaiseki Murasakino closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Yakkou Kaiseki Murasakino?
Kitaōji Station, about 10 minutes on foot (790 m). Kuramaguchi Station is about 17 minutes away.
Does Yakkou Kaiseki Murasakino have a dress code?
Please wear socks when entering the restaurant. We may refuse entry to those who are dressed inappropriately.
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.