Kikunoi Honten

Third-generation chef Yoshihiro Murata’s kaiseki house in Higashiyama, near Yasaka Shrine and Kodai-ji, with roots as a ryotei since 1912. The Michelin Guide Kyoto Osaka lists Kikunoi Honten among the city’s three-star references; lunch is usually the more attainable first visit than dinner. Official service windows centre on lunch from noon and dinner from late afternoon, with closures commonly on the first and third Tuesdays plus New Year. International guests typically book via hotel concierge or English platforms such as Pocket Concierge; direct phone is +81-75-561-0015. Confirm seasonal menus and private-room rules before locking dates.