TAKAYAMA serves modern Italian-Japanese fine dining in Kyoto, with Michelin one-star recognition in 2024 and 2026.
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- Address
- Japan, 〒600-8022 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Inaricho, 318番6 2階 GOOD NATURE STATION TAKAYAMA
- Phone
- +81 75-744-6865
- Website
- takayama-kyoto.com
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Modern Italian-Japanese cooking with Michelin recognition
Modern Italian-Japanese creative fine dining frames TAKAYAMA around Italian cooking with local sourcing. Michelin awarded one star in 2024 and 2026, giving the Kyoto restaurant sustained recognition for a planned lunch or dinner.
Sea urchin, Sakaeya beef, and counter pacing
Sea urchin dishes, tomato, Sakaeya beef strip loin, and risotto give the menu concrete reference points before booking. The kitchen format centers on a chef’s counter and open kitchen, with formal service and an extended pace.
GOOD NATURE STATION, wine, and sake
GOOD NATURE STATION places the restaurant on the second floor at 318番6 in Inaricho. Quiet smart-casual dining, an extensive wine list, and sake suit a longer conversation-led meal.
Side-by-Side Snapshot
Comparable venues by cuisine and price in the same metro.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAKAYAMA | Modern Italian-Japanese Creative Fine Dining | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Shimogyō |
| Vena | Seasonal Italian Fine Dining | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Nakagyō |
| Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen | Contemporary French-Asian Fusion | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Higashiyama |
| Kyoboshi | Kyoto-Style Tempura Omakase | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Higashiyama |
| Tokuha Motonari | Traditional Kyoto Kaiseki with Genshiyaki | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Kamigyō |
| Kenya | Modern Japanese Kaiseki | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Sakyō |
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 Recommended
Opinionated About Dining
Tabelog Bronze #449
Tabelog
Tabelog 100 #17 · No. 17
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Innovative / Creative cuisine - 2025
Tabelog Bronze
Tabelog
Michelin 1 Star
Michelin
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Modern
- Minimalist
- Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Chefs Counter
- Open Kitchen
- Extensive Wine List
- Sake Program
- Local Sourcing
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–10 PM
- Thursday
- 12–10 PM
- Friday
- 12–10 PM
- Saturday
- 12–10 PM
- Sunday
- 12–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Refined all-white minimalist space resembling a gallery or chapel, with bright colorful cuisine contrasting the white interior and semicircular counter overlooking the open kitchen.