How much does the Kikunoi Honten menu cost?
From ¥16,500 for the lunch kaiseki to ¥33,000 for the kaiseki course, per person in JPY, before service. The table adds the 15% usually added for service, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 15% service | For two | For two, with service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kaiseki course | ¥33,000 | ¥37,950 | ¥66,000 | ¥75,900 |
| lighter kaiseki course | ¥22,000 | ¥25,300 | ¥44,000 | ¥50,600 |
| lunch kaiseki | ¥16,500 | ¥18,975 | ¥33,000 | ¥37,950 |
Every figure is for one guest and includes Japan's 10% consumption tax. Whether the service charge (usually 10–15%) is included depends on the source: prices from OMAKASE JapanEatinerary and Pocket Concierge include it, while restaurant websites and most other sources add it to the bill. Supplements such as caviar, truffle or matsutake courses are left out. Prices shown in pounds, euros or US dollars use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 13 October 2026; menus change, so check with Kikunoi Honten before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Kikunoi Honten?
The lunch kaiseki, at ¥16,500 per person. That’s ¥16,500 less than the kaiseki course.
- lunch kaiseki ¥16,500The shortest course, lunch only (arrive 12pm to 12:30pm); tax included, 15% service extra · ¥16,500 less than the kaiseki course
- lighter kaiseki course ¥22,000Fewer dishes; lunch or dinner; tax included, 15% service extra · ¥11,000 less than the kaiseki course
- Salon de Muge ¥5,500Kikunoi's casual café next door to the main restaurant: the Shigure bento at lunch (11:30am to 1pm, bookable) plus a ¥1,650 seating charge, and coffee and warabimochi in the afternoon (walk-in only)
- Miyamaso ¥22,770The cheapest three-star dinner menu in Kyoto, Japanese
How to book at Kikunoi Honten
Book online or by phone on +81 75 561 0015, 10am to 10pm.
- When tables are releasedBy phone (10am to 10pm, except on closing days) or email ([email protected]). Guests from outside Japan book online through My Concierge Japan, the restaurant's official booking partner, paying in advance.
- Where to bookBook on their website Or call +81 75 561 0015, 10am to 10pm.
- Groups and private eventsTen private tatami rooms over two floors take parties of 2 to 40.
From Kikunoi Honten’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Dress code, children and opening hours at Kikunoi Honten
What is the dress code at Kikunoi Honten?
Smart casual. No beach sandals, sportswear, T-shirts, vests or shorts, and no strong perfume. Shoes come off at the entrance, so bring socks or stockings.
Can you take children to Kikunoi Honten?
Children aged 8 and over who can eat the adult course; no children under 8.
When is Kikunoi Honten open?
It's open every day of the week.
Mon–Sun 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Hours from the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From Kikunoi Honten’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Kikunoi Honten: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Kikunoi Honten have?
Three. Kikunoi Honten holds three MICHELIN stars, the guide’s highest award, one of 20 three-star restaurants in Japan. It has held them every year since 2009.
Who is the chef at Kikunoi Honten?
The head chef is Yoshihiro Murata.
Where does Kikunoi Honten rank on critics’ lists?
Kikunoi Honten is on 2 of the critics’ lists we follow, in their latest editions:
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Japanese
- Address
- 459 Shimokawaracho, Higashiyama-ku, 605-0825, KyotoOpen in Google Maps
Is Kikunoi Honten expensive for a three-star restaurant?
Its ¥33,000 dinner menu is the 2nd cheapest of the 6 three-star dinner menus in Kyoto with a published price. The middle price is ¥44,000, so it costs ¥11,000 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiyamasoKyoto | Japanese | ¥22,770 | ¥22,770 | – |
| Kikunoi HontenKyoto | Japanese | ¥33,000 | ¥16,500 | – |
| HyoteiKyoto | Japanese | ¥37,950 | ¥31,625 | – |
| Gion SasakiKyoto | Japanese | ¥44,000 | ¥22,000 | – |
| Isshisoden NakamuraKyoto | Japanese | ¥44,000 | – | – |
| MizaiKyoto | Japanese | ¥78,000 | – | – |
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Starred restaurants near Kikunoi Honten
The 6 nearest, all within 320 m.
- Mizai Japanese · 160 m (0.1 mi) away · dinner ¥78,000
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- Kodaiji Jugyuan Japanese · 320 m (0.2 mi) away · dinner ¥37,950
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Sources Restaurant: kikunoi.jp. Stars: Kikunoi Honten in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 13 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in Japan 2026, La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).