Kikunoi Kyoto
KaisekiKansai(Kyoto)
Price Range
Luxury(¥20,000 — ¥40,000)
Opening Hours
12:00-13:00, 17:00-19:30
Reservation
Recommended
Three-Michelin-starred kaiseki in Higashiyama, led by third-generation chef Yoshihiro Murata.
Kikunoi is a three-Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, representing the pinnacle of traditional Japanese haute cuisine. Founded in 1912, the restaurant is now led by third-generation chef Yoshihiro Murata, a global ambassador for Japanese food culture. Each kaiseki course is a seasonal masterpiece, with dishes presented in exquisite ceramics that harmonize taste, texture, color, and aroma.
Signature Dish
Seasonal Multi-course Kaiseki
Menu Highlights
Kaiseki course (multi-course seasonal); Hassun (seasonal appetizer plate); Owan (soup course); Yakimono (grilled course); Mizumono (seasonal dessert)
Access
10-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station. Located at the base of Maruyama Park in the Higashiyama district.
Tips for Visitors
Reservations essential—book at least 1 month ahead. Lunch from ¥15,000, dinner from ¥25,000-40,000. The honten (main branch) has private tatami rooms with garden views. Dress code is smart casual. A more casual branch (Roan) offers accessible lunch sets.