Release rule

How to Book Kiu: Reservation Release Day, Phone and Rules (2026)

きう · Kyoto · Sushi · Dinner only

How to book this house

Introduction only: the counter is booked as a private party of five or six (seatings 17:00 and 20:15) and there is no public channel for new guests.

Introduction only — follow and we tell you if it ever opens to new guests.

Where bookings are taken
Introduction only
Lunch / dinner
Dinner only

From the house's hours on Tabelog (checked October 2026).

If a seat comes back

There is no public booking line: the seats go to regulars and their guests.

Allergies or dietary needs? Make a Japanese dining card →

Next release days

Introduction only

Last verified September 23, 2026 · checked by our desk October 4, 2026

Source for the booking rule: Tabelog, read September 23, 2026.

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

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When does Kiu open its reservation book?

Introduction only: the counter is booked as a private party of five or six (seatings 17:00 and 20:15) and there is no public channel for new guests. All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

How do I book Kiu from abroad?

Kiu cannot be booked without an introduction from an existing guest; there is no public reservation book.

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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Rules are verified against official notices and platform listings and re-checked monthly. Houses change their systems without warning; treat the calendar as a planning tool. For restaurants in our collection, our desk confirms the specifics for your dates when you request.