Must-Visit Kaiseki Restaurants in Kyoto Recommended by Local Dining Insiders
Every bite of Kyoto’s local cuisine is interwoven with history.
Take for example, Kikunoi Honten: More impressive than its 3-Stars are its deep roots in the local
community, where it is still a neighborhood favorite to celebrate life’s most special milestones.
From world-renowned establishments, to the staggering variety of other Kyoto-style kaiseki restaurants, our deeply knowledgeable dining experts have handpicked each restaurant on this list.
Let Pocket Concierge be your guide—it’s like having a local friend who knows just where to take you.
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Kikunoi Honten
Kyoto HigashiyamaEstablished in 1912, now one of Japan’s most renowned restaurants with cuisine that preserves the essence of Japanese culture for the future. It has 3-Stars but still stays true to its deep roots in the local community, where it remains a neighborhood favorite.
37,950~ 37,950~- Stars
- Child Age 10y+
- Private Room
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Hyotei (Kyoto)
Kyoto NanzenjiEnjoy 3-Stars awarded cuisine in a well-established traditional Kyoto restaurant.
46,805~- Stars
- Child Age 12y+*
- Private Room
- Insider Note
- The garden in the shop has lovely scenery, with fresh greenery in summer and autumn leaves in Autumn.
*Children are welcome but must be able to eat the same course as an adult.
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Soujiki Nakahigashi
Kyoto Jodoji ishibashichoGuests can enjoy 2-Stars cuisine in which you can taste each of Japan’s four seasons and enjoy its famous "omotenashi" hospitality.
24,200~- Stars
- Child Age 10y+*
- Insider Note
- Enjoy wild vegetables and seasonal vegetables that the owner collects himself.
*Children are welcome but must be able to eat the same course as an adult.
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Wagokoro Izumi
Kyoto ShijoA 2-Stars restaurant with the Japanese spirit of Wa (harmony), opened on the site of the renowned restaurant “Sakurada” in Kyoto.
13,860~ 20,790~- Stars
- Child Age 7y+*
*For children, courses can be prepared with half the volume of food consumed by adults.
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Yusoku Ryori Mankamerou
Kyoto NishijinA 2-Stars Japanese restaurant in Nizhijin, Kyoto, which has carried on the knife ceremony of the Ikama School and preserved over 300 years of tradition.
37,950~ 37,950~- Stars
- Child Age 0y+*
- English Speaking Staff
*We can prepare dishes for children if you inform us at least one day in advance of your visit.
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Ryō-shō
Kyoto GionA 2-Stars Japanese restaurant in Gion helmed by a master of Kyoto cuisine who has dedicated his career to pursuing the creation of ever more delicious flavour combinations and dishes.
48,400 48,400- Stars
- Child Age 13y+
- English Speaking Staff
- Insider Note
- Authentic Japanese cuisine paired with the finest wines.
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Kiyama
Kyoto Kinuya-ChoKiyama has earned 1-Star within a year of opening. Experience kaiseki cuisine which has redefined the basics of water and dashi stock.
14,520~ 30,250- Star
- Child Age 13y+*
- Insider Note
- You can watch the bonito flakes (used to make dashi) being shaved right in front of your eyes.
*Children are welcome but must be able to eat the same course as an adult.
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Kodaiji Jugyuan
Kyoto KodaijiA 1-Star ryotei in Kyoto, overlooking the famous garden from the 110-year-old Sukiya building.
25,300~ 37,950~- Star
- Child Age 0y+*
- English Speaking Staff
- Private Room
*Children are welcome to visit if they can sit and eat for a certain period of time and are considerate of the restaurant space, such as artwork, shoji screens and glass.
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Tenjaku
Kyoto NishijinA Japanese restaurant in Nishijin that delivers the charm of Kyoto with kaiseki dishes accompanied by tempura.
17,325- Child Age 10y+*
- English Speaking Staff
- Insider Note
- Hot tempura can be enjoyed with natural wine and Chinese tea.
*Children are welcome but must be able to eat the same course as adults. Bookings are only available at 6pm.
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