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kokyu kyoto

Restaurant · Japanese

Why we point you here

Japanese precision in Kyoto, charted with one Michelin star since 2025.

Kokyu brings Japanese cooking to Kyoto with the kind of focus that earns recognition — one Michelin star as of 2025. In a city that sets the standard for the cuisine, that quiet trust tells you plenty.

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Charted by Michelin Guide· Last verified 2026-07-11