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Kikunoi (main restaurant)

菊乃井本店

One of Japan's most famous ryotei, serving kaiseki using the finest regional seasonal ingredients. Very expensive for dinner, but lunches are much more reasonable. Bookings essential well in advance. Staff don't speak much English, but the restaurant does publish English books with descriptions of some of their dishes.

Address
459 Shimokawara-cho, Yasakatoriimae-sagaru, Shimokawara-dori
Hours
11:30-13:00, 17:00-20:00
Price
¥4,000 (lunch), ¥15,000 (dinner)

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Updated 27 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.