Yamabana Heihachi Chaya
山ばな平八茶屋
Kaiseki in Ichijō-ji & Shugakuin, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Shūgakuin Station
Our analysis
- ¥18,975least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,150
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 26 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 5
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥18,975 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥18,150 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥12,650 (on Ikyu) is 90% above the ¥6,655 median of 21. 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 less expensive lunch (from ¥12,650, 33% below its least expensive dinner course), 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: ¥18,975 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥21,505 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Tempura Endo Okazaki tei | — | ¥9,944 | ¥6,600 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 11 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | — |
| Yamabana Heihachi Chaya | — | ¥18,975 | ¥12,650 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Shūgakuin | Wed |
| Roji to no Moto | — | ¥19,800 | ¥6,900 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Mon |
| Japanese cuisine to Nihonshu Satoshi | — | ¥13,200 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Nijōjō-mae | — |
| Nakamura Ro | — | ¥20,000 | ¥6,655 | Online, Japanese only | — | 9 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Jojoen Yugen Tei Kyoto | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Karasuma | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms |
How to book Yamabana Heihachi Chaya
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5869-5351 (+81-50-5869-5351 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.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Recommended for Gatherings: Seasonal Kaiseki (Monthly Change)
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–12 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
¥18,975
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
Cheapest
Recommended for Dining: River Fish Cuisine (Monthly Special)
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–12 guests
- Sashimi
¥21,505
per person, tax incl., ≈$140
¥2,530 more than the one above
Recommended for Dining: Wakasa Kaiseki (Monthly Special)Most booked
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥22,770
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥1,265 more than the one above
Special Course Honzen CuisineMost booked
Dinner · 23 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 4–10 guests
- Sashimi
What is served (1)
- 《Honzen Cuisine Menu》
¥56,925
per person, tax incl., ≈$380
¥34,155 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | A 15% service charge will be added to your kaiseki meal. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 170 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Largest group | 50 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking area in the garden |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Casual attire such as jeans and T-shirts is acceptable. Since the room has tatami mats, please wear socks when entering. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Projector available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises |
Getting there
6 min walk (460 m) from Shūgakuin Station.
Also near: Takaragaike: 6 min · Miyake-Hachiman: 15 min
- Leave Shūgakuin Station and walk north for 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right onto Takanoshugakuin Yamabana Line and walk 370 m.
Yamabana Heihachi Chaya is on your left.
On your left
Look for
山ばな平八茶屋
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
山ばな平八茶屋京都府京都市左京区山端川岸町8-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 8-1 Yamabanakawagishicho Sakyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 606-8005 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - Kyoto Bus 16, 17, 21, 23, 41, 43: Get off at "Heihachi-mae" and it's right there. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yamabana Heihachi Chaya cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks and a service charge (A 15% service charge will be added to your kaiseki meal.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Yamabana Heihachi Chaya closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Yamabana Heihachi Chaya?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Yamabana Heihachi Chaya?
Shūgakuin Station, about 6 minutes on foot (460 m). Takaragaike Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Yamabana Heihachi Chaya have a dress code?
Casual attire such as jeans and T-shirts is acceptable. Since the room has tatami mats, please wear socks when entering.
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.