Kikunoi Honten, Kaiseki Restaurant
Kikunoi has been awarded three Michelin stars on “MICHELIN GUIDE Kansai 2015”
MICHELIN GUIDE Kansai 2015 – 2024 ★★★
Kikunoi Honten is a ryotei or restaurant of fine Japanese cuisine located in the Gion-Maruyama district of Kyoto. The Japanese-style spaces in this ryotei is especially beautiful. This is one of our favorite places to enjoy Kyoto-style haute cuisine, which makes the most of Kyoto’s seasonal delights. We often select this place to celebrate birthdays, friends and family reunions, and other special occasions.
Kikunoi is spreading the word worldwide about the allure of Japanese cuisine. Chef Yoshihiro Murata sets his sights on innovation and offers his customers a unique culinary experience.
History of Kikunoi
Kikunoi is located on extensive grounds at the foot of Higashiyama Mountain Range in Kyoto. Legend has it that water from a local well called “Kikusui-no-i” was used by the first wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi (a key figure in Japan’s feudal era) to make tea, causing spring water to burst forth in the pattern of a chrysanthemum (“kiku” in Japanese) in full bloom. The locals took care of this well for many generations, and eventually began to use its water in cooking. This was the origin of the name Kikunoi – literally meaning “chrysanthemum well.” The restaurant itself was established in 1912 and is currently headed by the third-generation owner-chef Yoshihiro Murata.Kikunoi Kaiseki Restaurant
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Address
459 Shimokawara-cho, Yasakatoriimae-sagaru, Shimokawara-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 605-0825
Tel: 075-561-0015
Web: https://kikunoi.jp/kikunoiweb.en/top
For Reservation: https://www.tableall.com/restaurant/111