Founded in 1659 and now run by its 14th-generation owner, Harise is a historic Kyoto ryotei tucked into a quiet Higashiyama lane a five-minute walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station. Guests dine in tatami rooms that look onto a traditional garden through shoji screens, choosing between seasonal kaiseki and courses built around sukiyaki, tempura, and sushi. English-speaking staff and foreign-language menus make it an easy, welcoming stop for visitors exploring nearby Kiyomizu-dera and Gion.
Non-smoking indoors (smoking area at entrance only)Credit cards and QR payment acceptedEnglish menu and English-speaking staff availableTatami private rooms with garden views; large hall for up to 40 guestsReservations recommended (3 days ahead for the special anniversary kaiseki)360-year-old restaurant run by its 14th-generation ownerKyoto kaiseki, sukiyaki, tempura, and sushi
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360th Anniversary Special Kaiseki
Sukiyaki, Tempura & Sushi Special Course
Set Meals
360th Anniversary Special Kaiseki
360th Anniversary Special Kaiseki Course
A special multi-course kaiseki prepared personally by the 14th-generation owner-chef, from starters and appetizers through a rice course and dessert. Includes free-flow drinks, tax and service included; reservation required 3 days in advance.
¥36,000
Sukiyaki, Tempura & Sushi Special Course
Premium Wagyu & Fish Course
A multi-course meal featuring seasonal appetizers, sukiyaki with premium Wagyu beef, tempura, hand-formed nigiri sushi, and a dessert. Tax and service included.
¥12,000
Select Wagyu Course
A multi-course meal with mid-grade Wagyu sukiyaki, tempura, nigiri sushi, appetizers, and dessert. Tax and service included.
¥10,000
Wagyu Course (Standard)
A multi-course meal with standard-grade Wagyu sukiyaki, tempura, nigiri sushi, appetizers, and dessert. Tax and service included.
¥5,000
Set Meals
Japanese Restaurant-Style Wagyu Steak Set
Carefully grilled Wagyu beef steak cooked to bring out its deep flavor, served with an appetizer, rice, and a sweet dessert. Tax and service included.
¥3,900
Traditional Sukiyaki Set
Select Wagyu beef simmered quickly in a sweet-savory sauce, served with an appetizer and seasonal fruit. Tax and service included.
¥3,000
Seasonal Tempura Set
Seasonal ingredients (bamboo shoots in spring, conger eel in summer, matsutake mushroom in autumn, root vegetables in winter) coated in a thin batter and served freshly fried. Tax and service included.
¥3,000
Assorted 9-Piece Sushi Set
An assortment of nine pieces of nigiri sushi with seasonal seafood such as shrimp and shellfish, chosen to preference with advance notice; served with an appetizer, clear soup, and dessert. Tax and service included.
¥3,000
Toro (Fatty Tuna) 5-Piece Sushi Set
Five pieces of nigiri sushi featuring rich, fatty toro tuna, served with an appetizer, clear soup, and dessert. Tax and service included.
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