Hiwatashi
Classic Japanese hospitality will leave you feeling like royalty at this kaiseki restaurant near Kyoto Palace.
Restaurant Details
This kaiseki restaurant is located just south of Kyoto’s Imperial Palace in Kyoto Gyoen Park, where the style of dining it specializes in reached its zenith in centuries past. The store itself isn’t quite a palace itself, but the converted farmhouse building certainly has its own sophisticated charms.
A married couple run the place, and their hospitality is one of the reasons that Hiwatashi has a history of Michelin stars. They give their full attention to each group, with a style of service that feels like a relic of a bygone age: totally personal, of the kind that's impossible to find nowadays.
Their menu changes according to the seasons, as well as to celebrate the various Shinto festivals which bring Kyoto to life throughout the year.
Michelin Guide:
2021-2023: 1 Michelin Star
Hiwatashi Phone Number
Hiwatashi Business Days
Hiwatashi Address
496-2 Sanbongi 5 Chome, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-0872, Japan
Hiwatashi Cancellation Policy
Cancel your reservation at least 1 week before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Restaurant location
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
We strive to be as accurate as possible and keep up with the changing landscape of Japan’s food and travel industries. If you spot any inaccuracies, please send a report.
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
29 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
10 meals
COURSE MENUMinokichi Shijo Kawaramachi
Kaiseki in its birthplace, a meal at one of the oldest establishments to serve it — the 300-year-old Minokichi brand returns to Kyoto, now serving ultra-seasonal kaiseki in Kawaramachi to showcase the city's culinary splendor.
SEAT RESERVATIONIharada
This Kyoto restaurant adds a modern twist to traditional Japanese kaiseki cuisine, sourcing high-quality ingredients from their own farm and the local seafood market.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Nanba
Tradition at its finest. Secreted within Kyoto’s traditional district, Gion Nanba offers Michelin-quality kaiseki courses, featuring the best quality produce from all over Japan.
SEAT RESERVATIONNijojo Furuta
You won’t be bored for a single second when you sit at the counter of this creative kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto.