Release rule

When does Kyoto Kitcho Arashiyama open reservations?

京都吉兆 嵐山本店 · Arashiyama, Kyoto · Kaiseki

How to book

Phone, in Japanese

Phone 10:00–21:30 (075-881-1101), the official web form (confirmed by callback) or TableCheck. No fixed release day; April and Nov–Jan sell out early.

Phone line: ☎ 10:00–21:30, closed Wednesdays (075-881-1101)
What to expect: Web-form requests are confirmed only after a follow-up phone call; TableCheck also lists seats. Cancellation fees apply from five days before

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 Kyoto Kitcho Arashiyama 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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