May Kaiseki
Kinmata began as a long-trusted lodging for traveling medicine merchants from Ōmi during the Edo period.
The name “Kinmata” combines “Kin” (近) from Ōmi (近江) and “Mata” (又) from the founder’s name, Matahachi.
Across generations, we have continued to welcome guests with Kyoto’s quiet hospitality.
A garden that invites the poetry of the seasons.
In the main garden, rare red Kurama stone—now difficult to obtain—has been used for stepping stones,
and stones from the Kamo River are placed to evoke the upstream and downstream flow.
In spring, a spring setting; in summer, the spirit of the Gion Festival—Kinmata’s atmosphere changes throughout the year.
At Kinmata, we pay close attention to our dashi—clear, aromatic, and deeply flavorful. We select Kyoto vegetables from Nishiki Market and fresh seafood from trusted vendors, allowing each ingredient’s natural character to shine with restrained seasoning and precise technique. Our priority is simple: to serve what is truly in season, at its best.
Serving what is most delicious today.
Enjoy Kyoto authentic kaiseki created from carefully selected ingredients from Nishiki Market,
in a traditional machiya setting registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan.
Counter Kinmata offers a calm, intimate atmosphere crafted with warm wood tones.
Enjoy seasonal courses, occasionally featuring teppanyaki-style Wagyu beef steak,
accompanied by carefully selected sake and wine chosen by our sommelier.
A tranquil retreat found only in Rakuhoku, Kyoto.
This is a private, reservation-only dining experience, available exclusively for parties of six or more.
Enjoy unhurried moments with your guests in a spacious living room and beautiful garden at the Kinmata Iwakura Garden.
Please note: Website for the KINMATA Iwakura Garden is available in Japanese only.
Only selected announcements are available in this language.
View allThis year again, from June 1 through the end of September, we will be offering our summer-limited lunch course, “Hamo Tenshin,” featuring pike conger in a light and approachable style. Carefully selected, thick-fleshed hamo is finely bone-cut and prepared as…
We are pleased to announce that Kinmata’s reservation system, “TableCheck,” is now available in Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese. This will make the reservation process clearer and smoother for even more guests. We hope this also provides a more comfortable…
We are pleased to announce that the official website of Kinmata / Kinmata Counter is now available in English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), and Korean. This update allows our guests from overseas to more easily explore our history, cuisine, interior…
Please tell the driver:
“Gokomachi-dori Nishiki-sagaru” (御幸町通 錦下ル).
We look forward to welcoming you.
Please check our business and closing days here.
For group reservations, please feel free to contact us by phone or email.
Please note that closing days are subject to change.
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4 Open | 5 Open | 6 Open | 7 Closed | 8 Open | 9 Open | 10 Open |
11 Open | 12 Closed | 13 Closed | 14 Open | 15 Open | 16 Open | 17 Open |
18 Open | 19 Closed | 20 Closed | 21 Open | 22 Open | 23 Open | 24 Open |
25 Open | 26 Closed | 27 Closed | 28 Open | 29 Open | 30 Open | 31 Open |
* For business days beyond six months, please contact us by phone or email.
Kaiseki Kinmata is a Kyoto kaiseki restaurant established in 1801, located in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto. Guests can enjoy seasonal traditional kaiseki cuisine in private rooms within a registered Tangible Cultural Property machiya townhouse.
At our newly established counter seating, we offer dishes that preserve Kinmata’s sense of seasonality while incorporating a wider range of cooking styles, including tempura and teppanyaki.
We welcome guests for dining in Kyoto, anniversaries, business meals, and memorable moments during their travels.
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