Kappo Umetsu serves kappo Japanese cuisine in Kyoto and holds Michelin Plate recognition for 2024, 2025, and 2026.
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- Address
- 347-93 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0073, Japan
- Phone
- +81 75-531-0929
- Website
- kappo-umetsu.com
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Kappo Japanese cuisine at a chef’s counter
Kappo Japanese cuisine anchors Kappo Umetsu, with a chef’s counter and open kitchen shaping the meal format. Michelin gave the restaurant Plate recognition in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Gionmachi Kitagawa dinner with sake
347-93 Gionmachi Kitagawa puts the restaurant in Kyoto’s Higashiyama Ward. Dinner, a sake program, quiet noise level, leisurely pacing, smart casual dress, and private dining support a planned evening rather than a short meal.
Accolades, Compared
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kappo Umetsu | Kappo Japanese Cuisine | $$$$ | Michelin Plate | Higashiyama |
| Oryori Maeshiro | Modern Kyoto Kaiseki | $$$$ | Michelin Plate | Nakagyō |
| Sushi Kawano | Edomae Omakase Sushi | $$$$ | Michelin Plate | Sakyō |
| Koryori Takaya | Kappo Omakase | $$$$ | Michelin Plate | Shimogyō |
| Sokkon Fujimoto | Traditional Seasonal Kaiseki | $$$$ | Michelin Plate | Nakagyō |
| Oryori Hayashi | Traditional Kaiseki | $$$$ | Kamigyō |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
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At a Glance
- Low Profile Address
- Intimate
- Cozy
- Elegant
- Solo
- Business Dinner
- Special Occasion
- Chefs Counter
- Open Kitchen
- Private Dining
- Sake Program
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 5–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Warm and relaxed traditional Japanese atmosphere with the scent of charcoal from the hearth, counter seating, and private tatami rooms creating a homey feel.