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Kikunoi Honten

restaurant

Kikunoi Honten

菊乃井 本店

4.4Est. 150Kyoto, Kansai

Overview

3-Michelin star kaiseki restaurant with over 100 years of history, known for seasonal multi-course Kyoto cuisine.

Kikunoi Honten stands among Kyoto's most celebrated kaiseki restaurants, holding three Michelin stars for its masterful expression of Japanese culinary philosophy. Over a century of tradition informs multi-course meals that capture each season through exquisite ingredients and refined techniques. The gracious service and beautiful tatami rooms create complete immersion in the kaiseki experience.

Practical info

Japanese name
菊乃井 本店
Nearest station
Gion-Shijo Station (15 min walk)
Payment
Cards accepted
Reservations
Reserve by phone (Japanese) at least 1-2 weeks ahead. Three Michelin stars. Hotel concierge is the standard booking method for foreign visitors. Lunch courses (from 8,000 yen) are slightly easier to reserve than dinner. The Roan branch nearby is more casual with shorter wait times.
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Service
Dine-in

Accessibility

Wheelchair restroom

Good for

Groups
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