<a href="https://jpneazy.com/feature/new-year-reservations">Back to Previous Page</a><h1>Kyoto: New Year Restaurant Reservations Available</h1>The following is a list of restaurants in Kyoto that accept reservations during the New Year holiday period, when most restaurants in Japan are closed.<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/files.jpneazy.com/media/kaiseki4_ee268a603d.jpg" alt="kaiseki4.jpg"><h3>Find your favorite restaurant by cuisine below.</h3><ol><li>Kaiseki Cuisine</li><li>Steak</li><li>Shabu Shabu</li><li>Other</li></ol><h3>1. Kaiseki Cuisine</h3><ul><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/35594">Tominokoji Yamagishi - Kawaramachi Sta.</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/10355">Gion Moriwaki - Gion-Shijo Sta.</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/91">Gion Iwasaki - Gion Shijo Sta.</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/11">Jiki Miyazawa - Karasuma Sta.</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/19">Godan Miyazawa - Gojo Sta.</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/10130">Tosuiro Kiyamachi - Sanjo Sta.</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/83">Nishijin Fujiyoshi - Kuramaguchi Sta.</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/140">Muroi - Kita Oji Sta.</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/90">Nijojo Furuta - Nijojomae Sta.</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/69">Kichisen - Demachiyanagi Sta.</a></li></ul><h3>2. Steak</h3><ul><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/239">ITOH DINING - Gion Shijo Sta.</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/10158">Hafuu Honten - Marutamachi Sta.</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/10018">Kuishinbo Yamanaka - Katsura Sta.</a></li></ul><h3>3. Shabu Shabu</h3><ul><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/32460">Junidanya Honten - Gion-Shijo Sta.</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/32276">Naberyori Kyoryori Torihisa - Gion-Shijo Sta.</a></li></ul><h3>4. Other</h3><ul><li>Sushi <a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/35621">Sushiiwa - Shichijo Sta.</a> &nbsp;</li><li>Tempura <a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/92">Ten you (Tenyu) - Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Sta.</a> &nbsp;</li><li>Soba <a href="https://jpneazy.com/restaurants/10052">Sobanomi Yoshimura - Gojo Sta.</a></li></ul><img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/files.jpneazy.com/media/kyoto6_9e6de361e8.webp" alt="kyoto6.webp">

This article presents a curated list of high-end restaurants in Kyoto where you can secure a table during the New Year period (Dec 30–Jan 4).

Kyoto: New Year Restaurant Reservations Available

Tominokoji Yamagishi 富小路 やま岸

At this legendary Kyoto kaiseki restaurant, where reservations are nearly impossible, bookings for the New Year period are being accepted as a special opportunity. Reservations will be confirmed by lottery.

Gion Moriwaki 祇園 もりわき

Experience beautifully presented kaiseki dishes crafted from the freshest seasonal ingredients, offering both visual and culinary delight.

Gion Iwasaki 祇園いわさ起

“Gion Iwasaki” is a hidden gem located in a corner of Kyoto's Gion district. The restaurant offers an exquisite experience in a relaxed and serene space where you can savor the finest moments.

Jiki Miyazawa じき宮ざわ

Jiki Miyazawa redefines Kyoto cuisine with creative seasonal dishes that highlight premium ingredients. Awarded Michelin stars since 2009, each course surprises with innovative textures and flavors.

Godan Miyazawa ごだん宮ざわ

Godan Miyazawa redefines tea kaiseki with creative techniques, showcasing seasonal ingredients like homemade karasumi and Kyoto Tanba vegetables. Chef Masato's signature grilled sesame tofu exemplifies his artistry.

Tosuiro Kiyamachi 豆水楼

Tosuiro Kiyamachi is a townhouse which has been left from the Taisho period standing in a back alley. You can enjoy tofu dishes while overlooking the Kamogawa River.

Nishijin Fujiyoshi 西陣 ふじ義

Fujiyoshi reimagines traditional Kyoto kaiseki with creative techniques like "Tashizan" flavor layering and signature donabe rice. Their seasonal menu blends classic refinement with unexpected flavor combinations at accessible prices.

Muroi むろい

“Muroi” is a unique Kyoto kaiseki restaurant located in Takamine, Kyoto. This hidden gem tucked away in the quiet streets of Kyoto is made with some of the freshest ingredients around.

Nijojo Furuta 二条城 ふる田

Nijojo Furuta exclusively offers Omakase (chef’s choice) courses meticulously crafted to bring out the full flavors of seasonal ingredients.

Kichisen 吉泉

“Kichisen” is truly one of the finest among the fine, achieving the remarkable feat of earning two or three Michelin stars consistently from 2010 to 2023.

ITOH DINING 伊藤ダイニング

In this high-end steak restaurant, you can enjoy the finest steak courses while overlooking the cherry blossom-lined Shirakawa with its beautiful cherry blossoms in summer and colorful autumn foliage in the fall.

Hafuu Honten はふう本店

At Hafuu Honten, carefully selected Japanese beef is used to create meat dishes known for their rich flavor and juiciness.

Kuishinbo Yamanaka くいしんぼー山中

Anyone and everyone knows that this is the place to go to if you are hoping to get your hands on savory meat from only the best of places.

Junidanya Honten 十二段家 本店

Established in 1949, this venerable establishment is renowned as the birthplace of beef water hotpot, known today as shabu-shabu.

Naberyori Kyoryori Torihisa 鍋料理・京料理 鳥久

Torihisa's Kyoto cuisine and hot pot dishes are prepared with carefully selected fresh ingredients and seasonal dishes.

Sushiiwa すし岩

Founded in 1960, Sushiiwa offers a convenient location just a ten-minute walk from Kyoto Station, where guests can immerse themselves in traditional sushi culture.

Ten you (Tenyu) 点邑

Ten you is a place where you can enjoy exquisite tempura dishes produced by the renowned traditional inn, Tawaraya Ryokan, representing Kyoto.

Sobanomi Yoshimura 蕎麦の実 よしむら

Sobanomi Yoshimura offers a wide variety of soba dishes, different types of soba, and alcoholic beverages in the elegant Kyoto townhouse where their craftsmen make and prepare the soba.