Restaurant Details

Nestled at the foot of Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto, Kyoryori Yugyoan Tankuma Kitamise is a renowned restaurant that has carried on the refined traditions of Kyoto kaiseki cuisine for generations. With a commitment to seasonal ingredients, delicate preparation, and beautifully arranged dishes, this historic establishment offers an authentic taste of Kyoto’s culinary heritage.

Stepping inside, guests are welcomed into a serene atmosphere infused with Japanese aesthetics. The interior, designed with a sense of harmony and understated elegance, allows diners to feel immersed in Kyoto’s timeless charm. Whether enjoying a leisurely lunch or a memorable dinner, the tranquil space provides the perfect setting for a special occasion or a moment of quiet indulgence during your travels.

For lunch, the Lunch Omakase Course presents a graceful flow of dishes, from appetisers and clear soup to sashimi, grilled items, seasonal takikomi gohan (mixed rice), and dessert. Each dish reflects the season, offering a culinary journey through Kyoto’s rich natural bounty.

Dinner is an even more elaborate affair with the Dinner Omakase Course, featuring the restaurant’s signature soft-shell turtle hot pot (suppon marunabe), followed by a progression of sashimi, grilled dishes, vinegared delicacies, steamed items, freshly cooked rice, and traditional sweets paired with matcha. This carefully curated menu showcases the artistry of Kyoto cuisine and its balance of flavour, texture, and presentation.

For international travellers seeking an authentic Kyoto dining experience, Yugyoan Tankuma Kitamise offers more than just a meal—it provides a cultural immersion into the world of kaiseki. With seasonal ingredients, exquisite flavours, and a warm Japanese ambiance, every visit becomes a treasured memory of Kyoto.

Yugyoan Tankuma Kitamise Nanzenji Remarks

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.

• The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

Yugyoan Tankuma Kitamise Nanzenji Business Days

Yugyoan Tankuma Kitamise Nanzenji Address

30-4 Nanzenji-Shimogawaracho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8434

Yugyoan Tankuma Kitamise Nanzenji Access Info

• Yugyoan Tankuma Kitamise Nanzenji is located a 10-minute walk from Keage Station on the Tozai Subway Line, or a 3-minute walk from the Nanzenji Eikando Bus Stop.

Yugyoan Tankuma Kitamise Nanzenji Phone Number

Yugyoan Tankuma Kitamise Nanzenji Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 48 hours before the dining start time to receive a full refund.