Menu to Taste

Kikunoi Honten

Kaiseki · Kyoto · Michelin Three Stars · Chef Yoshihiro Murata

Holding three Michelin stars, Kikunoi Honten in Kyoto is led by chef Yoshihiro Murata, who serves seasonal kaiseki cuisine. Founded in 1912 near Kodai-ji Temple, the restaurant features private tatami rooms overlooking gardens and prepares dashi with water drawn from the historic Kikusui Well.

459 Shimokawara-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0825, Kyoto

  • Michelin 2025

Menu

Tasting Menu

  • Kaiseki Lunch B (29000) — Premium lunch kaiseki with enhanced seasonal specialties. Approximately ¥47,500. Features rare ingredients and additional courses.
  • Kaiseki Lunch C (60500) — Chef's selection lunch kaiseki with the finest seasonal ingredients. Approximately ¥60,500. Full multi-course progression.
  • Kaiseki Lunch A (29000) — Lunch kaiseki. Starting from approximately ¥29,000. Multi-course experience in private tatami rooms with garden views. Menu changes monthly based on seasonal ingredients.
  • Kaiseki Dinner Omakase (60500) — Chef's complete omakase dinner. Approximately ¥75,000. The ultimate kaiseki experience with the finest seasonal ingredients.
  • Entry-level kaiseki (33000)
  • Top-tier omakase (100000)
  • Kaiseki Dinner (47500) — Evening kaiseki. Approximately ¥33,000. 10+ courses of seasonal ingredients. Menu updated monthly.
  • Kaiseki Dinner Premium (29000) — Enhanced dinner kaiseki with rare seasonal delicacies. Approximately ¥55,000. Includes premium ingredients like abalone, lobster, uni, and crab.

Dishes

  • Shigure Bento Box (5500)
  • Kikunoi Special (74000)
  • B Course (74000)
  • C Course (100000)
  • D Course (139500)
  • Dinner A (33000)
  • Dinner D (100000)

The Experience

With garden or terrace dining and in a historic setting. The meal is structured around classic service and a tasting menu.

Phone: +81-75-561-0015

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