Hyotei Kyoto
KaisekiKansai(Kyoto)
Price Range
Luxury(¥15,000 — ¥45,000)
Opening Hours
08:00-11:00, 11:30-15:00, 17:00-19:30
Reservation
Recommended
Over 400 years of culinary tradition near Nanzen-ji Temple, famed for its morning porridge set.
Hyotei is one of Kyoto's most historic kaiseki restaurants, with origins dating back approximately 400 years as a teahouse serving visitors to Nanzen-ji temple. The restaurant is famous for its signature asa-gayu (morning rice porridge) breakfast, served in an atmosphere of serene elegance. The full kaiseki dinner courses showcase the pinnacle of Kyoto cuisine, with each dish reflecting the season's essence.
Signature Dish
Asagayu (Morning Rice Porridge Set)
Menu Highlights
Asa-gayu (morning rice porridge breakfast); Kaiseki dinner course; Hyotei tamago (signature soft-boiled egg); Seasonal owan (soup); Hamo (pike conger, summer)
Access
5-minute walk from Subway Keage Station or 15 minutes from Keihan Sanjo Station. Located near Nanzen-ji temple in the Higashiyama area.
Tips for Visitors
Reservations required well in advance. The asa-gayu breakfast (available summer months) starts from ¥5,000 and is a more accessible way to experience Hyotei. Dinner kaiseki from ¥30,000+. The 400-year-old garden setting is exceptional.