VENUESVenues

The Sodoh Higashiyama Kyoto features:
After all,The reason is the wide range of venues available.
From a small venue of about 20 people,
We can even rent out the entire facility for large-scale events.
We have venue plans to suit your needs.
Every venue was bathed in natural light.
You can enjoy a beautiful garden and the view of Higashiyama, Kyoto.
Perfect location.

THE HIGASHIYAMAThe Higashiyama

Area: 227m² / Ceiling height: 7m

Seating: 60-150 people

The Sodoh Higashiyama Kyoto boasts the largest banquet space and is equipped with an impressive, fully open kitchen.
It's a bright, open space illuminated by natural light from two large windows. The original by Takeuchi Seiho on display here heightens the elegance of the surroundings.
With a spacious lobby downstairs from the venue, this entire wing lends itself well to the luxury of exclusive booking.

Equipments
2 wired microphones / 2 wireless microphones / microphone stand / chairman's stand / music stand / whiteboard / stage (Takasago stand) / CD/DVD deck / projector / screen
*Some charges apply

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Seated

Maximum 144 people

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Class room

Maximum 70 people

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Buffet

Maximum 220 people

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THE PAGODAThe Pagoda

Area: 158m² / Ceiling height: 4.6m

Seating: 50-96 people

The Sodoh Higashiyama Kyoto 's main banquet hall overlooks the 5,300m2 site and offers a panoramic view of Yasaka Pagoda.
The walls are decorated with gorgeous motifs of natural materials, and the impressive lighting hanging from the ceiling provides guests with an elegant and relaxing space.
Freshly prepared dishes come to your guests from the adjacent dedicated open kitchen.

Equipments
2 wired microphones / 2 wireless microphones / microphone stand / chairman's stand / music stand / whiteboard / stage (Takasago stand) / CD/DVD deck / projector / screen
*Some charges apply

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THE YASAKAThe Yasaka

Area: 90m² / Ceiling height: 3.7m

Seating: 30-56 people

This room, which Takeuchi Seiho is said to have made for the sole purpose of admiring the Tower of Yasaka, the symbol of Higashiyama, is indeed the one from which it looks most beautiful.
It is a compact venue, perfect for banquets or meetings for around 30 to 40 people.
When the Tower of Yasaka is bathed in the orange glow of evening, you can enjoy drifting on the current of time here in Higashiyama, Kyoto.

Equipments
2 wired microphones / 2 wireless microphones / microphone stand / chairman's stand / music stand / whiteboard / stage (Takasago stand) / CD/DVD deck / projector / screen
*Some charges apply

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Seated

56 people

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Buffet

65 people

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U-shape

24 people

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THE TERRACEThe Terrace

Area: 110m² / Ceiling height: 3.9m

Seating: 40-80 people

A bright, open banquet venue awash in the greenery of a garden with an Oriental atmosphere.
One feature of this venue, the sense of privacy due to its location at the end of a long passage in a Japanese-style house, has proven popular with guests from overseas.
Freshly prepared dishes come to your guests from the adjacent dedicated open kitchen.

Equipments
2 wired microphones / 2 wireless microphones / microphone stand / chairman's stand / music stand / whiteboard / stage (Takasago stand) / CD/DVD deck / projector / screen
*Some charges apply

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Buffet

110 people

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Class room

63 people

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THE ATELIERThe atelier

Area: 110m² / Ceiling height: 3.9m

Seating: 20-42 people

This banquet hall offers a view of Yasaka Pagoda, so close you can almost reach out and touch it.
This was a special place to Takeuchi Seiho, who used it as his atelier and spent the greatest part of his time in it, and the room retains the modern sensibility it had when it was built in 1929.
The lattice windows that let in natural light and the gorgeous chandeliers are still there, just as they were back then. This venue is unique to The Sodoh Higashiyama Kyoto, and evokes memories of Kyoto in the early Showa period.

Equipments
2 wired microphones / 2 wireless microphones / microphone stand / chairman's stand / music stand / whiteboard / stage (Takasago stand) / CD/DVD deck / projector / screen
*Some charges apply

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Buffet

50 people

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Dinner

20 people

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CONTACTContact Us

Reservations and inquiries by phone

TEL: 075-541-3310

Weekdays 10:00 - 17:30
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: Office closed (banquets can be held)
Regular holiday: None
Closed:

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INFORMATIONLatest News

▼About facility maintenance
Renovation work will be carried out on the building from Tuesday, July 1, 2025 to Sunday, August 31, 2025.
During the construction period mentioned above, access to the building will be restricted.
Please note that the restaurant will be closed during the renovation period.

At The Sodoh Higashiyama Kyoto Annex (409 Minamicho, Shimokawaradori Yasakatonomaeagaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City),
・Bridal salon (wedding information and meetings)
・Confectionery Sodoh (Kaiseki Confectionery)
・ Sushi Azabu Higashiyama (Counter open during dinner hours)
・MATSUBATEI by THE SODOH HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO (cafe restaurant open)
We are conducting our operations as usual.

Please see below for information on opening hours and closing days.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

THE SODOH HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO

MATSUBATEI

TEL: 075-541-3331

business hours

business hours
--- Main Building Restaurant ---
July 1, 2025 (Tuesday) - September 15, 2025 (Monday)
The facility will be closed.

--- Annex MATSUBATEI (cafe restaurant) ---
■Morning
8:30 - 11:00
■Lunch/Cafe
11:00 - 16:30 (L.I.L.O.) / 17:00 CLOSE
■ Dinner
17:00 - 20:30 (L.I.L.O.) / 21:30 CLOSE

Please note that telephone inquiries are accepted from 11:00 to 20:00.

closing day

▼Annex MATSUBATEI (cafe restaurant) closed
August: 6th (Wednesday), 18th (Monday)
September: 2nd (Tue), 9th (Tue), 16th (Tue), 23rd (Tue), 30th (Tue)

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▼Main building restaurant closed
July 1, 2025 (Tuesday) - September 15, 2025 (Monday)
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WEDDINGWeddings

Inquiries regarding fair reservations or visits

TEL: 075-541-7788

■Weekdays: 10:00 - 17:00 / Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 9:00 - 17:00
Closed: Tuesdays (except for public holidays)
Closed:

Regarding Meetings / Receptions

TEL: 075-541-3333

■Weekdays 12:00 - 18:00 / Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 9:00 - 18:00
Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays (except for public holidays)
Closed:

PARTYBanquets, meetings and events

TEL: 075-541-3310

■Weekdays 10:00 - 17:30
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: Office closed (banquets can be held)
Regular holiday: None
Closed:

Okashi Sodoh

TEL:070-5551-9907

Business hours

■Storefront
July 1, 2025 (Tuesday) - August 31, 2025 (Sunday)
The facility will be closed.

■ Kaiseki Sweets Course
Held every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (excluding days when the facility is closed)

Sushi Azabu Higashiyama

TEL: 075-541-3331

Business hours

■ Dinner
18:00 - 20:00 (L.I.L.O.) / 22:00 CLOSE
Irregular holidays

*During the period when the main building is closed from July 1st, 2025 (Tuesday) to August 31st, 2025 (Sunday), the bar counter on the 2nd floor of the annex (409 Minamicho, Shimokawaradori Yasakatonomaeagaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City) will be open only during dinner time.

※Reservations are accepted only through online booking. Please understand that we do not accept reservations by phone.

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