Nanzenji Sando Kikusui
南禅寺参道 菊水

KYOTO / Japanese Cuisine, Italian Cuisine
  • Private Room
  • Solo Diner Accepted
  • Group Guests (10 or More)
  • Open for Lunch
  • Babies and Small Children

The inimitable culture of Kyoto is one that has been passed down over many countless years. Kikusui is a place that embodies that culture in its Japanese architecture, cuisine and Japanese garden that transforms with each of the four seasons.
There are five guest rooms exclusively available for lodging. Guests may enjoy exceptional Japanese and Japanese-styled Italian cuisine while taking in the tranquil view of the garden, in where a private room is located. A completely private and peaceful time in an authentic Japanese atmosphere waits to be experienced. It is our promise that you will find an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experience here in the atmosphere of Kikusui where it feels as if time itself has come to a stop.

Address 31, Nanzenji Fukuchicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 606-8435
Business hours 11:30 a.m. ~ 10:00 p.m.

Lunch / 11:30 a.m. ~ 2:00 p.m. (Last order)
Cafe / 2:30 p.m. ~ 5:00 p.m. (Reservations required)
Dinner / 5:30 p.m. ~ 10:00 p.m.
(Last order for food 8:00 p.m. / Last order for beverages 9:30 p.m.)
Closed None
Directions ■ by train Subway Kyoto Station
Take the Kyoto Municipal Subway on the Karasuma Line heading towards the Kyoto International Conference Center and get off at Karasuma Oike Station. Take the Kyoto Municipal Subway on the Tōzai Line to Rokujizō Station. Change trains at Rokujizō Station and take the train to Keage Station where it is a 7- minute walk to Kikusui.

■ by train JR Kyoto Station
Take the JR Tokaido Sanyō Main Line special rapid train heading towards Yasu, get off at Yamashina Station. Change trains and get on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tōzai Line headed towards Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station and get off at Keage Station. From Keage Station it is a 7-minute walk to Kikusui.

■ by taxi from Kyoto Station
From Kyoto Station (Hachijoguchi) it is approximately a 20-minute taxi ride (costs around 2,000 yen)
Price Lunch ¥5,500〜
Dinner ¥14,520〜
Seating 1F 46 seats

◆Private Dining Rooms
KIKU (~16 guests)
YANAGI (2 guests)
SAKURA (~8 guests)

◆Banquet Hall
2F up to 80 guests
Smoking Prohibited
※Seperate smoking area available
Children Children are welcome
Wi-Fi Available only for the staying guests
Language English
Parking Parking lot with 5 stalls(Parking available if spot is open)
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.
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 10% service charge required

31, Nanzenji Fukuchicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 606-8435

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