Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka!
I have introducedTop 5 best Kaiseki in Kyoto!Enjoy Japan’s traditional meal!in my blog before.
Most people think of Kaiseki cuisine as being expensive.
It’s true, most Kaiseki dishes cost at least more than 10,000 yen if you want to eat it at dinner time in Kyoto.
But there are some Kaiseki restaurants that provide quality kaiseki cuisine in affordable prices, especially at the lunch time.
This time,I would like to share with you Top 5 best affordable Kaiseki in Kyoto!
Local tells Top 5 best affordable Kaiseki in Kyoto!The restaurants we love
1.Gion Takuma/琢磨 ぎおん白川店
Gion Takuma is one of the reasonable restaurant serving a Kaiseki dish in Kyoto.It is located in Shirakawa-dori street, the small street with the shirakawa river nearby Gionshijo station.
They offer beautiful, good Kaiseki lunch for only 3600 Yen.
Otsukuri-no-moriawase with Awa-shoyu and Hamo-no-tempura (a fried pike conger) are specifically recommended.
Awa-shoyu is a kind of soy bean sauce foaming like bubble. It tastes milder than normal soy bean sauce.
I especially recommend you to visit Gion takuma during cherry blossom season.
You must reserve the table in advance in the tourist season.
Gion Takuma
Address: 78-3 Sueyoshi-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Location:５minutes from Keihan Gionshijo station
Phone:075-525-8187
Open: Lunch11:30~14:30(L.O.13:30),Dinner17:00~23:00(L.O.21:00)
Closed: No fixed holidays.
Price: Lunch4,000~8,000 yen,Dinner6,000~8,000 yen
Table charge: 10％ of all price in dinner.
Others: You need to make a reservation in advance.
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Address: 78-3 Sueyoshi-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Location:５minutes from Keihan Gionshijo station
Phone:075-525-8187
Open: Lunch11:30~14:30(L.O.13:30),Dinner17:00~23:00(L.O.21:00)
Closed: No fixed holidays.
Price: Lunch4,000~8,000 yen,Dinner6,000~8,000 yen
Table charge: 10％ of all price in dinner.
Others: You need to make a reservation in advance.
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2.Gion KyoRyori Hanasaki/祇園 京料理 花咲
Gion KyoRyori Hanasaki is one of the most famous Kaiseki restaurants among locals in Kyoto.There are many high-end restaurants such as Maruyama, Sasaki and Ifuki in Gion area.
However Gion KyotoRyori Hanasaki offers reasonable priced Kaiseki dish in this area.
There offer 4 kinds of reasonable priced lunch set between 3,800yen and 10,800 yen and 6 kinds of dinner course between 3,800yen and 15,500 yen.(Tax excluded.)
The popular dinner course is Tsuki which is presented with 10 seasonal dishes including an appetizer,sashimi,tempura and dessert.(5,200 yen)
Each dish is beautifully presented like an art.
A private room is available for Kaiseki lunch set at 3,000 yen during the lunch time. (during the night time:8,000 yen.)
There two other sister branches of Gion KyoRyori Hanasaki, one is located near Karasuma station, and the other is near Kodaiji temple.
Menu and prices vary depending on the branch.
1.Gion KyoRyori Hanasaki Main Shop
Address:570-17, Gionmachiminamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Location:10 min walk from Keihan Line Gion Shijyo station
Phone: 075-533-3050
Open:Mon-Sun Lunch 12:00~14:00(L.O.14:00),Dinner17:30~21:00(L.O.21:00)
Closed:No fixed holiday
Price:Lunch 3,800~10,800yen Dinner 3,800~15,500 yen
Table charge:10％ of the price.
Others:You need to make a reservation in advance.To make a reservation, please visit here
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Address:570-17, Gionmachiminamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Location:10 min walk from Keihan Line Gion Shijyo station
Phone: 075-533-3050
Open:Mon-Sun Lunch 12:00~14:00(L.O.14:00),Dinner17:30~21:00(L.O.21:00)
Closed:No fixed holiday
Price:Lunch 3,800~10,800yen Dinner 3,800~15,500 yen
Table charge:10％ of the price.
Others:You need to make a reservation in advance.To make a reservation, please visit here
Map
2.Gion KyoRyori Hanasaki Nishiki Shop
Address:549,Yaoya-cho,Nakagyou-ku,Kyoto
Location:1 minute walk from Subway Karasuma Line Karasuma station, 1 minute walk from Subway Karasuma Line Shijo station,10 min walk from Keihan Line Gion Shijyo station
Phone:075-222-0710
Open:Mon-Sun Lunch 11:30～14:00（L.O.）,Dinner 17:30～21:00（L.O.）
Closed:No fixed holiday
Price:Lunch 3,300~11,000yen Dinner 4,400~11,000 yen
Table charge:10％ of the price.
Others:You need to make a reservation in advance.
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Address:549,Yaoya-cho,Nakagyou-ku,Kyoto
Location:1 minute walk from Subway Karasuma Line Karasuma station, 1 minute walk from Subway Karasuma Line Shijo station,10 min walk from Keihan Line Gion Shijyo station
Phone:075-222-0710
Open:Mon-Sun Lunch 11:30～14:00（L.O.）,Dinner 17:30～21:00（L.O.）
Closed:No fixed holiday
Price:Lunch 3,300~11,000yen Dinner 4,400~11,000 yen
Table charge:10％ of the price.
Others:You need to make a reservation in advance.
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3.Gion KyoRyori Hanasaki Kodaiji Manjiro
Address:518, Washiocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Location:10 minute walk from Keihan Main Line Gion-Shijo Station,10 minutes walk from
Phone: 075-551-2900
Open:Mon-Sun Lunch 11:30〜14:30 (L.O.),Dinner17:00〜21:00 (L.O.)
Closed:No fixed holiday
Price:Lunch 3,600~10,800yen Dinner 3,600~14,000 yen
Service charge:10％ of the price.
Others:You need to make a reservation in advance.
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Address:518, Washiocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Location:10 minute walk from Keihan Main Line Gion-Shijo Station,10 minutes walk from
Phone: 075-551-2900
Open:Mon-Sun Lunch 11:30〜14:30 (L.O.),Dinner17:00〜21:00 (L.O.)
Closed:No fixed holiday
Price:Lunch 3,600~10,800yen Dinner 3,600~14,000 yen
Service charge:10％ of the price.
Others:You need to make a reservation in advance.
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3.Tagoto Main Shop/田ごと本店
Tagoto Main Shop is conveniently located in the center of Kyoto’s Shijo-Kawaramachi Shopping District in Kyoto.Tagoto is a traditional kaiseki restaurant with more than 140 years of history and always using carefully selected fresh ingredients to create seasonable dishes.
During the lunch time, you can enjoy reasonable priced Mini Kaiseki(4,000 yen) which changes monthly in order to keep seasonal alterations.
Their Bento(lunch box) dishes are more reasonable starting from 2,000 yen.
They also offer authentic Kyoto style kaiseki dinner courses from 6,300 to 12,600 yen.
You have to make reservation in advance if you want to use a private Japanese style room.
3.Tagoto Main Shop
Address:Shijo-Kawaramachi Nishi-iru Kitagawa,Otabi-cho 34, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
Location:1 minute walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi station Exit6,5 minutes walk from Keihan Main Line Gionshijo Station
Phone: 075-221-1811
Open:Mon-Sun Lunch 11:00〜16:00(L.O.15:00),Dinner16:30〜21:00(L.O.20:30)
Closed:1st of Jan.
Price:Lunch 4,000~5,000yen Dinner 6,000~8,000 yen
Service charge:10％ of the price.
Others:You need to make a reservation in advance.To make a reservation, please visit here
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Address:Shijo-Kawaramachi Nishi-iru Kitagawa,Otabi-cho 34, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
Location:1 minute walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi station Exit6,5 minutes walk from Keihan Main Line Gionshijo Station
Phone: 075-221-1811
Open:Mon-Sun Lunch 11:00〜16:00(L.O.15:00),Dinner16:30〜21:00(L.O.20:30)
Closed:1st of Jan.
Price:Lunch 4,000~5,000yen Dinner 6,000~8,000 yen
Service charge:10％ of the price.
Others:You need to make a reservation in advance.To make a reservation, please visit here
Map
4.Kappo Iimori/割烹いいもり
Kappo Iimori is located in the back street called Hanamikoji-dori in Gion.When you go into the entrance, you’ll see the stone pavement to the door.You can enjoy traditional Japanese atmosphere once you step into this restaurant.
Kappo Iimori is a small restaurant run by husband and wife.
They offer a Kaiseki dinner of eight courses for between 6,500 〜10,500 yen.
They serve the seasonal fresh fish and seafood dishes that are caught and landed at Toyama prefecture every morning.
Their parents are fisherman, that is why they can serve high quality dishes for such a affordable price.
If you are looking for a family friendly and comfortable restaurant,Kappo Iimori is the one to visit.
Unfortunately they accept reservations for those who cannot speak Japanese only through Hotel concierge.
Kappo Iimori
Address: 347-100 Kitagawa, Gion-machi, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto
Location: 10 minutes from Keihan Gionshijo station
Phone: 075-533-3030
Open: Lunch:You have to enter the restaurant between 12:00 and 12:30 ,Dinner:17:30~20:00
Closed: Sunday
Price: Lunch 4,000~5,000yen,Dinner 6,500~10,000yen
Others: You need to make a reservation in advance.The staff don’t speak English,so it’s better to reserve a table through hotel concierge.
Map
Address: 347-100 Kitagawa, Gion-machi, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto
Location: 10 minutes from Keihan Gionshijo station
Phone: 075-533-3030
Open: Lunch:You have to enter the restaurant between 12:00 and 12:30 ,Dinner:17:30~20:00
Closed: Sunday
Price: Lunch 4,000~5,000yen,Dinner 6,500~10,000yen
Others: You need to make a reservation in advance.The staff don’t speak English,so it’s better to reserve a table through hotel concierge.
Map
5.Hachidaime Gihey/八代目儀兵衛
Hachidaime Gihey is famous for it’s high-quality rice and one of the most popular Kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto.Their Special original blend rice are extremely tasty!
Hachidaime Gihey offer the highest Japanese cuisine at a affordable price between 1,000 and 2,000 yen during lunch time.
In addition,you can have rice as much as you want.
You should ask the staff “Gohan no Okawari wo kudasai(Can I have another one?)” if you want to have another bowl of rice.
As you can see the picture above, there is always a long queue outside the door during the lunch time.
I recommend you to put your name on the waiting list in the morning(You must come back 10 minutes before 11 a.m in this case) or make a reservation by phone in advance.
Enjoy the best rice in your life at Hachidaime Gihey!
Hachidaime Gihey
Address: 296 Gionma-chi Kitagawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto
Location: 8 minutes from Keihan Gionshijo station(In front of Yasaka shrine)
Phone: 075-708-8173
Open Hour:Lunch 11:00～14：30,Dinner 18:00～21：00（L.O.)
Closed:Wednesday
Price :Lunch 1000〜2000 yen,Dinner 6,000～8,000yen
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Address: 296 Gionma-chi Kitagawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto
Location: 8 minutes from Keihan Gionshijo station(In front of Yasaka shrine)
Phone: 075-708-8173
Open Hour:Lunch 11:00～14：30,Dinner 18:00～21：00（L.O.)
Closed:Wednesday
Price :Lunch 1000〜2000 yen,Dinner 6,000～8,000yen
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I made this “affordable Kaiseki restaurants list” wishing that foreign tourists can enjoy traditional Japanese Kaiseki dish at a affordable price.
Most Kaiseki dinner menu costs more than 10,000 yen.Locals go these high-end Kaiseki restaurants for special occasions such as birthday or anniversary.
People in the Kansai region (me included) say
“When your meal is expensive, you know the food must be delicious. but it’s always the best to have affordable price for the delicious meal.”
These restaurants above are the one where local love.
I hope you enjoy Kaiseki meal in Kyoto at a affordable price!
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Hello there! What is your name? (I can’t find it in your profile section – you should add it!) Thank you so much for your recommendations. I’m interested in making a dinner reservation at one of the places you recommended, preferably Kyoryori Fujimoto/京料理 藤本, but open to your other recommendations as well. Do you know how far in advance do I need to call for a phone reservation (for dinner)?
Dear Mel,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Oh,sorry.I’m Keiko.I’ll add my name in my profile.
I contacted the restaurant,and I was told they are accepting reservations until Dec.31 2017.
Kyorryori Fujimoto is a hidden place. It’s a michelin star restaurant, but they offer a very nice Kaiseki dinner at a reasonable price.
The staff are very friendly and polite.
I hope you like it.
Keiko
Dear Keiko,
Thanks for the refreshing recommendations 🙂 My family and I were looking for a nice place to dine in Kyoto when we visit in November. One of us have allergy to shellfishes but would still love to try Kaiseki cuisine. Do you know if you or anyone could help with making a reservation? If we do it from our hotel in Kyoto, it might be too last minute. Kyoryori Fujimoto/京料理 藤本 looks perfect!
Dear Wendy,
Thank you for reading my blog.
I’m afraid I cant make a reservation,because I was once in a trouble when the reservation was cancelled.
Please kindly understand it.
I think Hotel concierge can make a reservation in advance.
I used to work at hotel,and I made a reservation on behalf of the customers 3 months before their check-in date.
If not, you can make a reservation by phone.
Kyoryori Fujimoto/京料理 藤本 +81(0)75-211-9105
I think they can speak English a little.
Show the staff “1人貝が食べられません”It means one of you cannot eat shellfishes.
Kind regards,
Keiko
Dear Keiko,
No worries. That makes sense, I can understand.
We will take your advice and try the hotel first (possibly 2 or 3 months ahead).
If not, I will call the restaurant to try and make a reservation 🙂
Thanks again, I appreciate it!
Dear Wendy,
Thank you for your reply.
Have a great meal at Fujimoto!
Keiko
Hi Keiko,
I still love your articles :-), but I think you may want to mention a note here that Kyoryori Fujimoto will not take in diners who cannot speak Japanese.
They conveyed that without a Japanese speaker dining with us, they need to politely decline our reservation (attempted reservation made by a Japenese speaker but under my name).
I hope you will not be too disappointed with this note, your articles are still very good and lets us look forward to our visit to Kyoto!
Dear Wendy,
Thank you for telling me that.
Firstly I’m sorry that you couldn’t eat dinner at Fujimoto.
You were looking forward to eating Kaiseki dinner at there, and you couldn’t.
I apologize about it.
Secondly I’m really surprised to hear that they politely declined your reservation.
Because I called them when you first emailed me, and they said they’re accepting foreign guests as well.
They told me they cannot speak English much, but they’ll explain their foods in plain English.
However I don’t want this happen again, so I will erase it from the list in few days although I love the foods at there.
I know other affordable kaiseki restaurants so I will add it in the list.
Thank you so much for your comment.
I hope you can enjoy a kaiseki dinner next time you visit Kyoto!
Kind regards,
Keiko
Hi Keiko-san,
I love reading all your articles, they provide me a very good insight to what I should eat when I travel to Japan! 🙂
I am interested to visit Gion Takuma, may I kindly ask how early must I make reservations, especially during cherry blossom season?
Thank you!
Cheers,
Xin
Hi Xin-san,
Thank you so much for reading my blog.
I’m happy to hear you love reading my articles!
It’s better to reserve a table as soon as possible during cherry blossom season.
Reservations at Takuma can be made up to 1st day of 2 months in advance.
It means if you want to reserve a table on 1th of April, reservation can be made from 1st of Feb.
If you want to table on 15st of April, reservation can be also made from 1st of Feb.
Kind regards,
Keiko
Hi Kaiko-San,
Thank you every much for your advice! 🙂
Cheers,
Xin
Hi Xin-san,
Thank you so much for you kind comment!
Kind regards,
Keiko
Hi Keiko,
Thank you for your recommendations. I’m very interested in trying out Kappo Iimori. We’re planning to visit there on a Friday night in October. Do we need to make a reservation?
Thank you!
Hi,Karen,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Yes, you need a reservation in advance.
But they don’t speak English, so it’s better to reserve a table through hotel concierge.
Kind regards,
Keiko
Hello!
The lunch hour for Kappo Iimori is 12-12.30 or 2.30? So strict to have half an hour for lunch? 🙂
Thanks for your blog, we can’t wait to visit March next year with our baby!
Katie 🙂
Hello Katie,
Thank you for the inquiry.
Sorry it’s not an opening hour.
You have to enter the restaurant between 12 and 12:30.
Keiko
Hello Keiko-san,
I really enjoyed reading your posts very much! They are informative, well written and full of great recommendations! I could not wait to try some of your suggestions when we visit Osaka/Kyoto later this year! Thank you so very much!
Best regards,
Philip
Hi,Philip-san,
Sorry for the late reply.
I’m happy to hear you enjoyed reading my posts!
I hope you enjoy your trip to Osaka!
Kind regards,
Keiko