Kikunoi Kyoto
KaisekiKansai(Kyoto)
Price Range
Luxury(¥20,000 — ¥40,000)
Opening Hours
12:00-13:00, 17:00-19:30
Reservation
Recommended
Kansai(Kyoto)
Price Range
Luxury(¥20,000 — ¥40,000)
Opening Hours
12:00-13:00, 17:00-19:30
Reservation
Recommended
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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.
Seasonal Multi-course Kaiseki
Kaiseki course (multi-course seasonal); Hassun (seasonal appetizer plate); Owan (soup course); Yakimono (grilled course); Mizumono (seasonal dessert)
10-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station. Located at the base of Maruyama Park in the Higashiyama district.
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.
Kikunoi Kyoto specializes in kaiseki cuisine.
Kikunoi Kyoto is in the luxury price range.
The signature dish at Kikunoi Kyoto is Seasonal Multi-course Kaiseki.
Kikunoi Kyoto is open during: 12:00-13:00, 17:00-19:30.
Reservations are recommended at Kikunoi Kyoto.
Tips for visiting Kikunoi Kyoto: 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..
Kikunoi Kyoto welcomes international visitors and tourists in Japan.
Kikunoi Kyoto caters to dietary requirements — ask staff about halal and allergy-friendly options.