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Chikurin

平等院表参道 竹林

Chikurin is a Kaiseki restaurant in Uji, Japan, located at Renge-21 Uji, Kyoto 611-0021. It holds a Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 267 reviews. Part of the American Express Platinum Dining Credit programme.

Chikurin — Kaiseki restaurant in Uji

Amex dining programmes

  • Platinum Global Dining Credit, through Pocket Concierge only: book the table on Pocket Concierge and prepay it there with your Platinum Card — paying the restaurant directly does not count

Eligibility depends on your card and the market that issued it — see programme details.

Google reviews

Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 267 reviews.

The food was delicious and fresh, and it wasn't heavy. I had the 8-course dinner menu, and although it was a lot, I don't feel like I've overeaten ...

Opening hours

  • Monday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM

Chikurin — FAQ

Is Chikurin part of Amex dining?

Yes — Chikurin takes part in the Amex Platinum Dining Credit programme. In Japan the Global Dining Credit applies only to prepaid reservations made through Pocket Concierge, American Express's own booking service: to use it at Chikurin in Uji, Japan, book the table on Pocket Concierge and prepay it there with your Platinum Card — paying the restaurant directly does not count.

Can I use my Amex Platinum dining credit at Chikurin?

Yes, if you book through Pocket Concierge. In Japan the Global Dining Credit applies only to prepaid reservations made through Pocket Concierge, American Express's own booking service, so book the table on Pocket Concierge and prepay it there with your Platinum Card — paying the restaurant directly does not count. Your annual credit is set by the market that issued your Platinum card — for example £400/yr in the UK or A$400/yr in Australia — not by where you dine. A US-issued Platinum Card is the exception: it has no Global Dining Credit.

What type of restaurant is Chikurin?

Chikurin is a Kaiseki restaurant in Uji, Japan, rated 4.3/5 on Google. It takes part in Amex dining, so cardholders can use their dining benefit when they eat here.

How is Chikurin rated?

Chikurin holds 4.3 out of 5 on Google from 267 reviews. It is a Kaiseki restaurant in Uji, Japan on the Amex dining list.

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