Release rule

When does Kyotenjin Noguchi open reservations?

京天神 野口 · Kitano, Kyoto · Kaiseki

How to book

Introduction only

Effectively regulars-only. Reports say the year's seats are taken by existing guests at the start of the year and general reservations are not accepted.

What to expect: Regulars rebook the coming year at the start of each year; multiple reports describe a one-year wait and no general intake

Next release days

Introduction only

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

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How do I book Kyotenjin Noguchi 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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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 and let us confirm the specifics for your dates.

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