How much does the Kodaiji Wakuden menu cost?
From ¥33,000 for the lunch to ¥55,000 for the dinner menu, per person in JPY, including tax, with the cost for two.
| Per person | For two | |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner menuKaiseki course, from; including tax and service | ¥55,000 | ¥110,000 |
| LunchLunch kaiseki, from; including tax and service | ¥33,000 | ¥66,000 |
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 (dinner). Prices recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since); menus change, so check with Kodaiji Wakuden before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Kodaiji Wakuden?
The lunch, at ¥33,000 per person. That’s ¥22,000 less than the dinner menu.
- Lunch ¥33,000Lunch kaiseki, from; including tax and service · ¥22,000 less than the dinner menu
- Kikunoi Roan ¥22,000The cheapest two-star dinner menu in Kyoto, Japanese
Kodaiji Wakuden: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Kodaiji Wakuden have?
Two. Kodaiji Wakuden holds two MICHELIN stars, one of 61 two-star restaurants in Japan.
Where does Kodaiji Wakuden rank on critics’ lists?
Kodaiji Wakuden is on one of the critics’ lists we follow, in its latest edition:
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Japanese
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00Sun closedFrom the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go
- Address
- 512 Washiocho, Higashiyama-ku, 605-0072, KyotoOpen in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- Has a vegetarian tasting menu; Can cater for vegetarian dietsFrom the restaurant’s website; say when you book
Is Kodaiji Wakuden expensive for a two-star restaurant?
Its ¥55,000 dinner menu is the most expensive of the 17 two-star dinner menus in Kyoto with a published price. The middle price is ¥33,000, so it costs ¥22,000 more than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokuha MotonariKyoto | Japanese | ¥33,000 | ¥25,000 | – |
| Higashiyama YoshihisaKyoto | Japanese | ¥34,000 | ¥12,000 | – |
| Gion MatayoshiKyoto | Japanese | ¥36,000 | ¥20,000 | – |
| Gion MaruyamaKyoto | Japanese | ¥37,950 | ¥15,180 | – |
| Kenninji Gion MaruyamaKyoto | Japanese | ¥37,950 | ¥18,975 | – |
| Kodaiji JugyuanKyoto | Japanese | ¥37,950 | ¥25,300 | – |
| Ryō-shōKyoto | Japanese | ¥44,000 | ¥44,000 | – |
| Sanso KyoyamatoKyoto | Japanese | ¥44,275 | ¥25,300 | – |
| Kodaiji WakudenKyoto | Japanese | ¥55,000 | ¥33,000 | – |
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The 6 nearest, all within 300 m.
- Kikunoi Sushi Ao Sushi · 190 m (0.1 mi) away · dinner ¥44,000
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- Gion Nishikawa Japanese · 220 m (0.1 mi) away · dinner ¥33,000
- Gion Owatari Japanese · 240 m (0.2 mi) away · dinner ¥38,000
- Mizai Japanese · 280 m (0.2 mi) away · dinner ¥78,000
- Sanso Kyoyamato Japanese · 300 m (0.2 mi) away · dinner ¥44,275
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Sources Restaurant: wakuden.jp. Stars: Kodaiji Wakuden in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s website (dinner and lunch), prices recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since). Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in Japan 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).