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How to bookKyoto Kitcho Arashiyama

Three-Michelin-star kaiseki in the Arashiyama hills — one of the few top-tier Kyoto spots with a real English reservation channel.
Reservation methods
Phone
+81-75-881-1101
Online
Official site (English)
Online
TableCheck
Online
OMAKASE

What you're trying to book

Kyoto Kitcho Arashiyama sits in a traditional walled garden a fifteen-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station. Three Michelin stars. Chef Kunio Tokuoka is the third generation of the Kitcho family, and his kaiseki leans more classical than experimental.

Lunch from ¥40,000 per person, dinner from ¥50,000, both plus tax and service. Closed Wednesdays. The 180-day booking window is wide but the April and November slots still fill within the first week.

How reservations actually work

Kitcho is one of the rare top-tier kaiseki with multiple English channels. The official site books up to 180 days out directly, and TableCheck and OMAKASE carry additional allocations. Phone at +81-75-881-1101 is Japanese only.

The cancellation policy is strict — 100% charge same-day, 50% the day before, 30% within five days. If your plans can shift, pick a flexible date first and lock the booking in well before that window closes.

If you want Moshi Moshi to book it for you

Because the English channels are good, most travelers can book themselves. Where Moshi Moshi helps: the date you want is full online but you suspect cancellation seats, you want a specific private tatami room, or you want to clarify dietary preferences in proper Japanese before the day.

We call in keigo, ask about what's not posted, and confirm in English. No charge unless the reservation lands.

Early access

We’ll place the call for you.

Leave your email and the booking you want. We call Kyoto Kitcho Arashiyama in polite Japanese — you get the confirmation in English. No charge unless the reservation is made.

You only pay if we successfully book. ¥980 per confirmed reservation.

Fact sheet
Address
58 Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
Phone
+81-75-881-1101
City
Kyoto · Arashiyama
Price
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Common questions about booking Kyoto Kitcho Arashiyama
Does Kyoto Kitcho Arashiyama accept reservations in English?
Yes — Kyoto Kitcho Arashiyama can be booked in English through Official site (English), TableCheck, OMAKASE. Phone bookings to the venue itself are still typically handled in Japanese.
How do I book Kyoto Kitcho Arashiyama from outside Japan?
Official site (English) is the primary channel that accepts international cards and confirms in English (alternatives: TableCheck, OMAKASE).
Where is Kyoto Kitcho Arashiyama located?
Kyoto Kitcho Arashiyama is at 58 Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, in the Arashiyama area of Kyoto, Japan.
How far in advance should I book Kyoto Kitcho Arashiyama?
1–3 months in advance is the standard window for top sushi and kaiseki counters. Smaller counters (under ten seats) and chef's-counter spots fill faster — try as soon as your travel dates are fixed. Some platforms (Pocket Concierge, TABLEALL) open allocations 60 days out.
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Last verified 2026-04-24 · booking methods reviewed monthly by the Moshi Moshi editors