How much does the Mizai menu cost?
In JPY, including tax, with the cost for two.
| Per person | For two | |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner menuKaiseki course; including tax | ¥78,000 | ¥156,000 |
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: tabelog.com (dinner). Price recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since); menus change, so check with Mizai before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Mizai?
Mizai has no cheaper menu; the nearest saving is another three-star restaurant, listed below.
- Miyamaso ¥22,770The cheapest three-star dinner menu in Kyoto, Japanese
Mizai: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Mizai have?
Three. Mizai holds three MICHELIN stars, the guide’s highest award, one of 20 three-star restaurants in Japan.
Who is the chef at Mizai?
The head chef is Hitoshi Ishihara.
Where does Mizai rank on critics’ lists?
Mizai 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
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sun 18:00–21:00From the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go
- Address
- 613 Maruyamacho, Higashiyama-ku, 605-0071, KyotoOpen in Google Maps
Is Mizai expensive for a three-star restaurant?
Its ¥78,000 dinner menu is the most expensive of the 6 three-star dinner menus in Kyoto with a published price. The middle price is ¥44,000, so it costs ¥34,000 more 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 | – | – |
Other restaurants you may like
- Japanese, three starsMyojaku Tokyo, Japan · dinner ¥49,500 (about US$314)
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- Japanese, three starsRyuGin Tokyo, Japan · dinner ¥84,700 (about US$538)
- 790 m awayOryori Mashita Kyoto, Japan · dinner ¥28,000 (about US$178)
- Also three starsDiverXO Madrid, Spain · dinner €450 (about US$503)
- Also three starsSorn Bangkok, Thailand · dinner ฿7,800 (about US$231)
Starred restaurants near Mizai
The 6 nearest, all within 480 m.
- Kikunoi Honten Japanese · 160 m (0.1 mi) away · dinner ¥33,000
- Kodaiji Wakuden Japanese · 280 m (0.2 mi) away · dinner ¥55,000
- Kikunoi Sushi Ao Sushi · 420 m (0.3 mi) away · dinner ¥44,000
- Sanso Kyoyamato Japanese · 430 m (0.3 mi) away · dinner ¥44,275
- Gion Nishikawa Japanese · 480 m (0.3 mi) away · dinner ¥33,000
- Kodaiji Jugyuan Japanese · 480 m (0.3 mi) away · dinner ¥37,950
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Sources Restaurant: mizai.jp. Stars: Mizai in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: tabelog.com (dinner), price recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since). 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).