Kichisen
京懐石 吉泉

Kyoto Japanese Cuisine

The ultimate in seasonal tastes, comfort and hospitality

Kichisen is located near Shimogamo-jinja shrine, a UNESCO world heritage site, on the edge of Kyoto and next to the forest “Tadasu-no-mori,” the last remnants of a 2,000-year-old woodland. Yoshimi Tanigawa is the head chef of Kichisen, which has been listed consecutively in the Michelin Guide as 3 Stars from 2014-2019 and is listed in the 2020 Michelin Guide as 2 Michelin Stars. 
Kichisen focuses on serving the authentic hospitality cuisine in the tradition of “cha-kaiseki” and has small private dining rooms and counter seating for up to five guests.

In Japanese, the word “gochisō” (feast) originally meant that the host had raced around on horseback to gather the ingredients for his guests’ meals, and thus expressed hospitality. Kichisen follows this philosophy and gathers delicious seasonal ingredients from throughout Japan to serve to its guests.

At Kichisen, you’ll find a certain story, rhythm and subtle charm which often pervades the progression of the courses in Kyoto cuisine.

Address 5 Tadasu-no-mori (Morimoto-cho), Shimogamo, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

Address in Japanese:
京都府京都市左京区 下鴨糺ノ森(森本町)五
Business hours Lunch: 12:00 PM
Dinner: 18:00 PM, 18:30 PM, 19:00 PM
Closed Irregular Holidays
Directions We recommend taking a taxi to the restaurant.
-15 minutes by taxi from JR Kyoto Station.
-5 minutes by taxi from Imadegawa Station on the subway line.
-10-minute walk from Demachi-yanagi Station on the Keihan line.
Price Lunch Menu
¥15,000 (¥16,500)
¥17,000 (¥18,700)
¥20,000 (¥22,000)

Dinner Menu
¥24,000 (¥26,400)
¥29,000 (¥31,900)
¥35,000 (¥38,500)
¥40,000 (¥44,000)

Kids Menu
¥4,000 (¥4,400)
¥8,000 (¥8,800)

※Restaurant service charge and tax included in the price in parentheses.
Service Charge 10% Service Charge
Seating 4 Private Rooms (One Tea Room) / Counter Seating for 4 guests
Smoking Prohibited
Children Children are welcome, however, please confirm at the time of the booking.
※ Please order a course for each child 3 years and older.
Dresscode please refrain from overly casual attire such as short pants, sandals and sportswear etc.
Please also refrain from the wearing of cologne and perfume and please wear socks.

5 Tadasu-no-mori (Morimoto-cho), Shimogamo, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

Address in Japanese:
京都府京都市左京区 下鴨糺ノ森(森本町)五

Search

restaurants Nearby

Toriyasa

Kyoto Nabe Cuisine

Prestigous Michelin 1-star Mizutaki establishent loved by Sakamoto Ryoma

Located near Yasaka-no-Tou Pagoda & Kennin-ji Temple, enjoy wagyu with a view of beautiful Japanese Garden.

Kuishinbo Yamanaka

Kyoto Wagyu Beef

The final destination of all true connoisseurs of fine and authentic wagyu beef.

MOTOÏ

Kyoto French cuisine

The Unification of the Host and Guest

KANGA-AN

Kyoto Japanese Cuisine

Enjoy traditional Japanese vegetarian inside a Kyoto temple

muroi

Kyoto Japanese Cuisine

Ingenious and unique Kyoto cuisine created through a foundation in traditional Japanese cuisine and vast experience of culinary training in various countries.

Godan Miyazawa

Kyoto Japanese Cuisine

Beautiful Kaiseki Cuisine at a 1-Star Michelin Restaurant

Tsudaro

Kyoto Japanese Cuisine

Fully experience and feel Kyoto Gion's culture and tradition through your five senses.