Founded in 1937.
A distinguished Kyoto cuisine restaurant, cherished by the discerning patrons of a city steeped in 550 years of tradition and culture.
Kikunoi Honten (Kyoto)
菊乃井 本店（京都）
KYOTO
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Japanese Cuisine
3 Stars4 toques
Japan's most prestigious fine-dining Japanese-style restaurant (renowned 3-star distinction)
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- 3 stars
- Gault & Millau
- Private Room
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
In 2013, “Washoku” traditional Japanese cuisine was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list and Japanese cuisine became culturally recognized around the world. Yoshihiro Murata is the head chef at Kikunoi who has made a significant contribution to this culture.
This Michelin 3-star fine-dining Japanese restaurant has a long history and has aimed to correctly inform the world about Japanese cuisine.
The origin of the restaurant’s name, “Kikunoi”, came about in the 16th century when feudal shogun lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s wife, Nene, was visiting a teahouse and when she drew water from its well, the water sprang from the well like the blossoming of chrysanthemum flowers. Thus, the name “Kikunoi” or “Chrysanthemum Well” was given to the restaurant when it opened. Kikunoi has protected this well from generation to generation and continues to use the well’s water in its cooking.
When it comes to this high-class Japanese restaurant, it is renowned for more than just its cuisine. The restaurant’s atmosphere, luxurious and refined facilities as well as it’s traditional hospitality can be enjoyed collectively at this “amusement park for the cultured”.
Savor the restaurant’s visual beauty and obtain happiness from its exquisite cuisine. Kikunoi hopes all its guests are able to fully experience the four seasons with each of their five senses in its atmosphere and facilities.
| Address | 459 Shimokawara-cho, Yasakatoriimae-sagaru, Shimokawara-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 605-0825 |
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| Business hours | Lunch 12:00 to 12:30 (last entry) Dinner 17:00 to 19:30 (last entry) |
| Closed | Closed on the first and third Tuesdays. (closed some days during the New Year period.) *Please note that these days may change depending on the month. |
| Directions | 10 minutes by taxi from either Gion-Shijo Station, Kawaramachi Station or Higashiyama Subway Station |
| Telephone | +81-75-561-0015 |
| Price | ￥33,000（￥37,950） ￥55,000（￥63,250） ￥77,000（￥88,550） ￥110,000（￥126,500） ※( ) listed price includes tax and table charge (restaurant charge) |
| Seating | 2 floors, 10 private rooms Seating arrangements for 2 to 40 guests |
| Smoking | Separate smoking area available |
| Children | Children 8 years-old and over who can eat an adult's course are welcome. Children under the age of 7 are not allowed. |
| Wi-Fi | None |
| Language | None |
| Parking | Maximum of 2 parking spaces available. Please be advised that parking spaces are limited and is available on a first-come-first served basis. Additionally, the road leading up to the restaurant is quite narrow and can only fits cars up to a SUV size. Please let us know in advance what type and size of car you will be arriving in and be advised that larger cars may not be able to parked. |
| Dresscode | Smart Casual required. ※ Beach sandals, athletic wear such as sweatpants, T-shirts, tank tops, camisoles, and short pants are not permitted. ※ Guests wearing strong perfume or cologne will be denied entry. ※ Wearing of socks is required (barefoot is not allowed). |
| Payment method | 【Advance payment for online reservation】 PayPal or Credit Card 【Payment for additional orders at the restaurant】 Cash or Credit Card |
| Cancellation Policy | The terms for cancellations and changes may differ based on the restaurant's policies, reservation date, time, and number of guests. Before making your reservation, please review and agree to the terms and policies listed on the reservation form. |
| Concierge Service Fee | 15% service charge required |
459 Shimokawara-cho, Yasakatoriimae-sagaru, Shimokawara-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 605-0825
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