Release rule

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

にしぶち飯店 · Higashiyama, Kyoto · Chinese · Dinner only

How to book this house

Effectively regulars-only: the house stopped taking new guests in late 2021 and the ten seats now turn among regulars and their private hires. The old rule (12:00 on the first business day, three months ahead) is dormant — a regular's invitation is the door.

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).

Phone line
075-561-1650, Japanese; dinner Mon–Sat 18:00–21:00, closed Sun & holidays
If a seat comes back

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

About this house

Ten counter seats, cash only. Since the pandemic the book has been closed to newcomers; in 2026 first-timers still get in only by joining a regular's private hire.

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The old 12:00-on-the-1st phone rule is dormant.

Allergies or dietary needs? Make a Japanese dining card →

Next release days

Introduction only

Last verified September 7, 2026 · checked by our desk October 4, 2026

Source for the booking rule: a published guide (blog.pecotter.jp), read April 7, 2021.

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

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When does Nishibuchi Hanten open its reservation book?

Effectively regulars-only: the house stopped taking new guests in late 2021 and the ten seats now turn among regulars and their private hires. The old rule (12:00 on the first business day, three months ahead) is dormant — a regular's invitation is the door. All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

How do I book Nishibuchi Hanten from abroad?

Nishibuchi Hanten 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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