HANA-Kitcho serves kaiseki in Kyoto with Michelin 1 Star recognition in 2024 and 2026 and a sake program.
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- Address
- Japan, 〒605-0802 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Yamatocho, ３−2
- Phone
- +81 75-531-1500
- Website
- kyoto-kitcho.com
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Kaiseki with Michelin 1 Star years
Kaiseki is the focus at HANA-Kitcho, a Japanese restaurant recognized with Michelin 1 Star in 2024 and 2026. That frames it for diners planning around a kaiseki meal.
Kyoto Kitcho, Yamatocho 3-2 and garden outlook
Kyoto Kitcho is the restaurant group, and the dining room occupies a historic building at Yamatocho 3-2 with a garden outlook.
Sake program, quiet room and leisurely pacing
Sake anchors the beverage side, with quiet, leisurely, formal service for lunch and dinner. The fit is a conversation-led meal where pacing matters.
Peers You’d Cross-Shop
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HANA-Kitcho | Kaiseki | $$$$ | Higashiyama |
| Nakamitsu | Modern Japanese Omakase | $$$$ | Nakagyō |
| Kyoboshi | Kyoto-Style Tempura Omakase | $$$$ | Higashiyama |
| Godan Miyazawa | Michelin-Starred Tea Kaiseki | $$$$ | Shimogyō |
| Shimogamo Saryo | Kyoto Tea Kaiseki | $$$$ | Sakyō |
| Funaokayama Shimizu | Kaiseki with Notable Rice | $$$$ | Kita |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Michelin 1 Star
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Michelin 1 Star
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Intimate
- Modern
- Classic
- Special Occasion
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Private Dining
- Historic Building
- Sake Program
- Garden
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Calm, quiet, and elegant with artistic decor inspired by Rinpa School, moss-marble patterns, and seasonal floral elements evoking refined Kyoto tradition.