Restaurant in Kyoto, Japan

Cricket

Name: Cricket
Address: Japan, 〒603-8345 Kyoto, Kita Ward, Hirano Hatchoyanagicho, 68-1 サニーハイム金閣寺 1F, Kyoto, JP
Telephone: +81 75-461-3000

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About Cricket

A fruit parlour and café in Kyoto's Kita ward, Cricket serves seasonal fruit desserts in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range daily from 10 AM to 6 PM. The Tabelog Sweets WEST 100 selection in 2023 confirms the format is executed competently at neighborhood pricing, the family-friendly layout—24 seats, strollers welcome, free Wi-Fi—makes it a practical choice for mid-morning or afternoon breaks near Hirano Shrine and Kinkaku-ji. Cash only; reservations available but typically not required outside weekend peaks.

Cricket is a Kyoto venue with a verified price range of JPY 1,000–1,999 and daily hours from 10 AM to 6 PM. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Sweets - WEST - 2023 selection. Beyond those confirmed points, specific details about cuisine, seating, reservations, payment methods, access, menu items, services are not verified here, so this guide keeps expectations practical and limited to the available facts.

Format and Service Window

Cricket operates daily from 10 AM to 6 PM. The verified hours make it a daytime Kyoto stop rather than a late-evening option. No confirmed last-order time, seating count, reservation policy, payment method, parking information, child policy, accessibility detail, or takeout service is available in the verified record.

The Tabelog 100 - Sweets - WEST - 2023 recognition places Cricket within a sweets-focused selection for western Japan. That is the only confirmed accolade here; this page does not assume a specific menu format, specialty, or service style beyond the verified listing and price band.

Price, Booking, Practical Expectations

At JPY 1,000–1,999, Cricket sits in an accessible price range for Kyoto. Because confirmed menu details are not available here, treat that range as the best verified guide to expected spend rather than as proof of any particular dish, course, or ordering format.

Booking details are not verified. If planning a visit, confirm current arrangements directly before going, especially because this guide cannot verify whether reservations, walk-ins, phone booking, online booking, or specific payment methods are available.

Cricket is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM according to the verified hours. The schedule supports daytime planning in Kyoto, but this guide cannot verify neighborhood, landmark proximity, transport access, or any specific itinerary fit. For broader planning, see our full Kyoto restaurants guide.

Reservations: Not verified. Booking difficulty: Not verified. Payment: Not verified. Parking: Not verified. Accessibility: Not verified. Best for: Travelers seeking a Kyoto venue in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range during the verified 10 AM–6 PM daily hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead should I book Cricket?

Booking information is not verified. Confirm directly with Cricket before visiting if reservations are important to your plans.

Does Cricket handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary and allergy accommodation details are not verified. check the venue's official channels before visiting if you have specific requirements.

Can I eat at the bar at Cricket?

Seating format is not verified. This guide cannot confirm whether Cricket has counter, bar, or table seating.

Is Cricket good for a special occasion?

Cricket's verified price range is JPY 1,000–1,999, its verified hours are 10 AM–6 PM daily. Specific atmosphere, service style, occasion suitability are not verified, so judge based on your needs after confirming current details.

Is the tasting menu worth it at Cricket?

A tasting menu is not verified. This guide cannot confirm menu format or specific dishes at Cricket.

Is lunch or dinner better at Cricket?

Cricket's verified hours are 10 AM–6 PM daily. Dinner service is not indicated by those hours, lunch service as a specific offering is not verified.

What are alternatives to Cricket in Kyoto?

For other options, consider Kyoto dining generically or compare with comparable venue venues such as Castella do Paulo, Kono Hana, Senda, Sobashubo Ichii, or Tozentei, while confirming each venue's current details separately.

Location

Japan, 〒603-8345 Kyoto, Kita Ward, Hirano Hatchoyanagicho, 68-1 サニーハイム金閣寺 1F

Kyoto, Japan

Compare Cricket

Booking Options Near Cricket

Venue	Cuisine	Price	Booking Difficulty
Cricket		JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Easy
Tozentei	Japanese	¥¥¥	Unknown
Sobashubo Ichii	Soba	¥	Unknown
Senda			Unknown
Castella do Paulo		JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown	Unknown
Kono Hana		JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown

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Also Consider

Tozentei, Japanese, ¥¥¥
Sobashubo Ichii, Soba, ¥
Senda, Notable alternative
Castella do Paulo, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
Kono Hana, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

Cricket occupies Kyoto's fruit-parlour segment, a genre distinct from the city's traditional wagashi confectioners and French-technique patisseries. At JPY 1,000–1,999, it sits in the same pricing band as Kono Hana, below Castella do Paulo's JPY 2,000–2,999 bracket, well under Tozentei's ¥¥¥ traditional Japanese dinner formats. If you're comparing sweets destinations in Kyoto, Cricket is the daytime, family-friendly option, Senda may offer a quieter room for a date, but Cricket's stroller access and take-out service make it the more practical choice for parents traveling with young children.

For travelers prioritizing ease over ambition, Cricket is one of the easier Tabelog-awarded venues to access in Kyoto, no advance booking pressure, no dress code, no evening-only service window. Sobashubo Ichii offers a similar walk-in dynamic at the ¥ level for soba, but Cricket's fruit-parlour format and northern location near Kinkaku-ji give it a different utility. If you're already planning a temple circuit in Kita ward, Cricket is worth the stop; if you're based in central Kyoto and prioritizing pastry depth over convenience, explore the patisseries closer to your hotel instead.

The Tabelog Sweets WEST 100 recognition places Cricket in a regional cohort of fruit parlours, not Kyoto's top-tier dessert destinations overall. If you're deciding between Cricket and a central patisserie, ask yourself whether proximity to northern temples and family-friendly logistics outweigh the ambition of a more polished dessert bar. For a mid-morning fruit stop during a Kinkaku-ji visit, Cricket delivers on its promise at neighborhood pricing. For a standalone dessert pilgrimage from Gion or Kawaramachi, the trip demands more intent than the experience likely warrants.