Usagi no Ippo
We bring konnyaku roots from Gunma and make konnyaku in our kitchen. Our original obanzai combines it with seasonal ingredients in many different ways.
News
Opening-day updates and second-floor events.
Although Wednesday and Thursday are normally our days off, we will be open on these three Thursdays. Read more →
2F EVENTNatural-stone bracelet and fragrance workshops, plus sandplay sessions. Read more →
Information
About a five-minute walk from Heian Jingu Shrine and the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art.
During busy seasons and peak periods, we kindly ask guests to limit dining time to about one hour.
Second floor
Japanese rooms for private sessions, classes, exhibitions, small markets and gatherings.
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Dashi, fermented seasonings, fruit vinegar, cups, stationery and vintage finds.
Contact
Phone reservations are available for the 11:00 seating only.
We may be unable to answer during lunch service. Calling around 14:30 is appreciated.
Owner profile
Mariko began working in hospitality at fifteen and spent many years serving guests in Japanese restaurants. Inspired by the dedication of a chef and proprietress at a highly sought-after restaurant in Gion, she decided to open a place of her own.
In April 2012, she renovated her century-old family home and opened Usagi no Ippo. The name reflects both her Year of the Rabbit birth sign and her decision to take a new first step.
Beyond food, she has studied tarot and numerology and has travelled widely, especially in India, to explore culture and spirituality. Her encounter with the Agastya Nadi leaves and the journey that followed are told in her Kindle book, Guided to India.
The second floor hosts treatments, yoga, music, aroma experiences and small learning gatherings—a place where people can meet, reflect and discover something new.