For over-the-top spare-no-expense kaiseki, Kitcho Arashiyama is THE place to go in Kyoto.
If money is no object, then Kitcho Arashiyama, where a meal can cost Y40,000 per person, without drinks, is the obvious choice. The service, setting, ingredients, preparation and presentation are all first class. If you’re looking for a place to dine with geisha, this is a good bet.
For more Kyoto kaiseki choices, see our Best Kaiseki in Kyoto page.
English address:
58 Susukinobaba-cho, Saga Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku
Japanese address:
右京区嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町58
Opening hours:
11:30am-3:00pm (lunch, last order 1:00pm), 4:30pm-9:00pm (dinner, last order 7:00pm)
Closed Wednesday, Year-End and New Year holidays (December 26th – 31st, January 3rd – 9th)
Non-smoking area: Yes/No (Individual rooms)
Nearest Transport:
6 min walk from Arashiyama Station, Keifuku dentetsu, Arashiyama line
20 min walk from Saga Arashiyama Station, JR Sagano line
15 min walk from Arashiyama Station, Henkyu railway
About 40 min by taxi from JR Kyoto Station
Website: Official Website (English)
Customer Reviews:
Read customer reviews of Kitcho on TripAdvisor
More Restaurant Suggestions: See my list of Kyoto’s Best Restaurants for more eating inspiration. The list covers all cuisines and price ranges.
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