Kiyama serves traditional kaiseki washoku in Kyoto, with Michelin one-star recognition in 2024 and 2026 and Tabelog Silver status in 2025.
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- Address
- Japan, 〒604-0804 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Kinuyacho, 136 ヴェルドール御所 １F
- Phone
- +81 75-256-4460
- Website
- kiyama-kyoto.com
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Traditional kaiseki washoku, paced for lunch or dinner
Traditional kaiseki washoku defines Kiyama, with lunch and dinner both in scope. Formal service and extended pacing make it better suited to a scheduled meal than a compressed stop.
Dashi broth, seafood, sake, and wine
Dashi broth with freshly shaved bonito sits alongside sea urchin egg rice bowl, surf clams, oysters, and seasonal seafood soup. Sake and an extensive wine list support a meal built around Japanese structure and seafood.
Nakagyo Ward counter, open kitchen, and private dining
Nakagyo Ward gives the restaurant a Kyoto base, with chef’s counter, open kitchen, and private dining formats. Michelin awarded one star in 2026, while Tabelog Silver ranked it #61 with 4.4pts that year.
Fast Comparison
Comparable options at the same price tier.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiyama | Traditional Kaiseki Washoku | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Nakagyō |
| Kyo Seika | Modern Chinese Fine Dining | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Higashiyama |
| Funaokayama Shimizu | Kaiseki with Notable Rice | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Kita |
| Mokubei | Traditional Kyoto Kaiseki | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Higashiyama |
| Yusokuryori Mankamero | Yusoku Ryori & Kaiseki | $$$$ | Michelin 2 Star | Kamigyō |
| Sanso Kyoyamato | Traditional Japanese Kaiseki | $$$$ | Michelin 2 Star | Higashiyama |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Michelin 1 Star
Michelin
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #56
Opinionated About Dining
Tabelog Silver #61
Tabelog
Michelin Plate
Michelin
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #48
Opinionated About Dining
Tabelog 100 #95 · No. 95
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - WEST - 2025
Tabelog Silver
Tabelog
Michelin 1 Star
Michelin
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #39
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #29
Opinionated About Dining
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Quiet
- Special Occasion
- Date Night
- Celebration
- Chefs Counter
- Open Kitchen
- Private Dining
- Sake Program
- Extensive Wine List
- Local Sourcing
- Sustainable Seafood
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 12–3 PM, 6–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–3 PM, 6–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–3 PM, 6–10 PM
- Thursday
- 12–3 PM, 6–10 PM
- Friday
- 12–3 PM, 6–10 PM
- Saturday
- 12–3 PM, 6–10 PM
- Sunday
- 12–3 PM, 6–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Warm-toned wooden counter with refined tea arbor aesthetic on the second floor; calm, peaceful atmosphere with soft lighting that evokes a traditional tea master's home.