Founded in 1576 as a roadside teahouse on the old Wakasa Kaido route linking Kyoto to the Sea of Japan, Yamabana Heihachi Jaya has served travelers on the same spot in northern Kyoto for more than 440 years. The kitchen is known for mugimeshi-tororo-jiru, barley rice with grated mountain yam soup carried over from its teahouse days, alongside kaiseki built around guji tilefish, a delicacy especially prized in Kyoto. The wooden buildings sit within a garden setting, with tatami rooms convertible to table seating, and the property also operates as a small ryokan with an on-site steam bath.

Address

8-1 Yamabanakawagishichō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8005, Japan

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Contacts

Website

https://www.heihachi.co.jp

Phone

075-781-5008

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/heihachijaya/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/kyoto.heihachi/

Hours

Today

Opens soon

11:30 – 15:0017:00 – 21:30

Monday

11:30 – 15:0017:00 – 21:30

Tuesday

11:30 – 15:0017:00 – 21:30

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

11:30 – 15:0017:00 – 21:30

Friday

11:30 – 15:0017:00 – 21:30

Saturday

11:30 – 15:0017:00 – 21:30

Sunday

11:30 – 15:0017:00 – 21:30

Features

Operating on the same site since 1576Private tatami rooms for 2 to 30+ guestsNon-smoking indoors (smoking area in the garden)Credit cards acceptedMugimeshi-tororo-jiru (barley rice with grated yam soup) and guji tilefish kaisekiAlso operates as a small ryokan; check-in 16:00-19:00On-site kamaburo steam bath available for an extra chargeCasual dress accepted; tatami rooms require socksOn-site parking for 10 cars or 3 buses

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Wakasa Kaiseki (Monthly, Guji Tilefish)

River Fish Kaiseki (Monthly)

Seasonal Kaiseki (Monthly)

Wakasa Kaiseki (Monthly, Guji Tilefish)

Wakasa Kaiseki - Guji Tilefish Course (Entry Tier)

An 11-course kaiseki built around guji tilefish, prized in Kyoto; a single tilefish salted fresh from the shore is served as the sashimi-style starter dish. Includes soup, grilled fish, steamed dish, vinegared dish, barley rice with grated yam soup, pickles, and dessert. Tax and service included.

¥18,975

Wakasa Kaiseki - Guji Tilefish Course (Mid Tier)

The same 11-course guji tilefish kaiseki menu prepared with higher-grade seasonal ingredients. Tax and service included.

¥22,770

Wakasa Kaiseki - Guji Tilefish Course (Premium Tier)

The top-tier version of the 11-course guji tilefish kaiseki, prepared with the finest seasonal ingredients. Service charge not included.

¥27,830

River Fish Kaiseki (Monthly)

River Fish Kaiseki Course

An 11-course kaiseki using only mountain and river ingredients with no seafood from the sea: starter, sashimi, soup, grilled and simmered dishes, fried dish, vinegared dish, barley rice with grated yam soup, pickles, and dessert. Tax and service included.

¥15,180

Seasonal Kaiseki (Monthly)

Seasonal Kaiseki Course

An 11-course seasonal kaiseki combining ingredients from the sea, mountains, and rivers: starter, sashimi, soup, grilled and simmered dishes, fried dish, vinegared dish, barley rice with grated yam soup, pickles, and dessert. Tax and service included.

¥15,180

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