Release rule

When does Daiichi open reservations?

大市 · Nishijin (Rokubancho), Kyoto · Suppon

How to book

Phone, in Japanese

Phone (or Ikyu), no release day — the house asks for bookings one to two months ahead; winter evenings run two seatings at 17:00 and 19:00.

Phone line: ☎ 12:00–14:00 and 17:00–21:00 (closed Tue), +81-75-461-1775; Ikyu also carries plans
What to expect: 340-year-old soft-shell turtle house (Genroku era); Tabelog Award Bronze 2021–2026. One course only (¥26,000 all-in); private rooms; 12 seats. Official guidance: book 1–2 months ahead.

Next release days

No release day — book any time

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

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How do I book Daiichi from abroad?

Use the channel shown above. If it is a Japanese-language phone line, our Tokyo desk can call for you on the release day and confirm in writing in your language; the booking fee is charged only when the seat is secured.

What time zone is the release time?

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). Release days are computed from the house's published rule and re-checked monthly.

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