Yokoi
よこい
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gojō Station
Our analysis
- #3of 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
- ¥27,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥28,800
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook online: TableCheck
All 22 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 5
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Yokoi is 3rd of the 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi and 50th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥27,500 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥28,800 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥16,500 (on Ikyu) is about the same as the ¥15,730 median of 21. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide). From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck and OMAKASE; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4), and a less expensive lunch (from ¥16,500, 40% below its least expensive dinner course).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEN | #29 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Gojō | — |
| 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 |
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, Bring your own wine |
How to book Yokoi
- Book online in English on TableCheck or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-1808-9510 (+81-50-1808-9510 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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)
Lunch course
【ランチ限定コース】
Lunch · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Dinner course
【店主おまかせコース】
Dinner · 2–4 guests
¥27,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
¥11,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
【蟹コース】※時価制 当日変動あり：55,000円 ～
Dinner · 2–4 guests
- Crab
¥55,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$370
¥27,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥30,000–39,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Private room usage fee: 2,200 yen per person. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Dress code | We kindly ask that you come in smart casual attire. Please refrain from wearing half pants, tank tops, sports sandals, or any similarly casual clothing for male guests. To ensure your comfort, we ask that you remove your shoes upon entering the restaurant. If you are barefoot, please bring socks. |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | BYO drinks |
| Opened | December 2023 |
Getting there
5 min walk (400 m) from Gojō Station.
Also near: Shijō: 9 min · Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 3): 9 min
- Leave Gojō Station and walk east for 20 m.
- Turn left at The Pocket Hotel Karasuma Gojo onto Akezunomon Street and walk 140 m.
- Turn right onto Manjuji-dori and walk 210 m.
Yokoi is on your right.
On your right
Look for
よこい
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
よこい京都府京都市下京区万寿寺中之町88
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 88 Manjuji Nakanocho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 600-8405 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 5-minute walk from Exit 1 of Gojō Station on the subway. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Yokoi has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Yokoi in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
From the restaurant's website
| Owner | Yokoi Yushi (横井 裕史) |
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As stated on kyo-yokoi.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yokoi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Private room usage fee: 2,200 yen per person.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Yokoi closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Yokoi?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Yokoi?
Gojō Station, about 5 minutes on foot (400 m). Kiyomizu-Gojō Station is about 10 minutes away.
Does Yokoi have a dress code?
We kindly ask that you come in smart casual attire. Please refrain from wearing half pants, tank tops, sports sandals, or any similarly casual clothing for male guests. To ensure your comfort, we ask that you remove your shoes upon entering the restaurant. If you are barefoot, please bring socks.
Does Yokoi have a Michelin star?
Yes. Yokoi has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
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.