Kinoe (Kyoryori Kinoe) began in 1935 as a tiny ten-tatami catering shop and has grown into a Michelin one-star Kyoto restaurant. Run with care by founder Motonobu Takahashi and second-generation chef Nobuaki, the cuisine feels like a conversation between eras: classical dashi-driven elegance, bright seasonal ingredients, and subtle surprises in texture and presentation. The menu shifts with the calendar and with guests, so each visit can feel personal—like Kyoto itself. The chef is also known as a wine master, pairing bottles that lift the flavors without stealing the spotlight. It’s an easy walk from Shijo/Karasuma, yet once inside, the city’s bustle fades into calm.
| Name | KINOBU |
| Address | Kyoto-fu Kyoto-shi Shimogyou-ku Shinmachidouri Bukkouji Sagaru Iwatoyamacho 416 京都府京都市下京区新町通仏光寺下る岩戸山町416 Google Maps |
| Access by public transportation | Kyoto Municipal Karasuma Line Shijo Station
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| What's included | 1. Package fee
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| What's not included | 1. Additional charges outside the set menu
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| Booking notes | 1. Minors above 12 years old must order the adult set menu. Please take note of this.
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| Cancellation policy | Cancellation made within 3 days before dining will incur a 100% meal fee.
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