Ankyu
安久
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 2 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #21of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- 94%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a lower dinner budget
- 8×The Tabelog Award
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Ankyu is 21st of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 40th of 332 in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥40,000–49,999) is higher than that of 94% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and higher than that of 92% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award 8 times (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kyoto | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodaiji Wakuden | #34 | ¥55,000 | ¥33,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 11 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Hyotei | #35 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★★ · Bronze 2024 · Tabelog 100 2023 | 6 min, Keage | Wed |
| Sumibi Kappo Ifuki | #39 | ¥33,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Ankyu | #40 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2025 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Maeda | #41 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Matayoshi | #47 | ¥36,000 | ¥20,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | Cash only |
How to book Ankyu
- Call 075-531-5999 (+81-75-531-5999 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Niku no Takumi MiyoshiGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥60,000–79,999, Tabelog 4.46
MizaiGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥60,000–79,999, Tabelog 4.27
Higashiyama TsukasaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.23
Kappo HassunGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 4.10
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥40,000–49,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 7 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | none |
Getting there
2 min walk (160 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 6 min · Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 5): 6 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 1 and walk south-west for 160 m.
Ankyu is on your left.
On your left
Look for
安久
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
安久京都府京都市東山区宮川筋3-283
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-283 Miyagawasuji 1-chome Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0801 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 8 minutes walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ankyu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
When is Ankyu closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Ankyu?
Gion-shijo Station, about 2 minutes on foot (160 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Ankyu have a dress code?
none
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.