Release rule

When does monk open reservations?

monk · Philosopher's Path (Sakyo), Kyoto · Italian

How to book

PlatformTableCheck

TableCheck only. Each date opens at 12:00 JST exactly two months ahead; no phone bookings and no third-party (hotel, agency, guide) reservations accepted.

What to expect: Wood-fired pizza omakase by Yoshihiro Imai; two seatings (17:00/17:30 and 20:00/20:30). The house refuses bookings via hotels, travel agencies, guides or card concierges; phone only 13:00–16:45 for questions.

Next release days

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

How do I book monk 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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