Chikumo
竹茂
Teppanyaki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #4of 11 teppanyaki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 3
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Chikumo is 4th of the 11 teppanyaki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 9th of 22 in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 33% of its teppanyaki restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 5 of the 22 teppanyaki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a private room (for 4 or 6).
How it compares
Teppanyaki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gion Plum | #8 | ¥14,300 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Chikumo | #9 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Yasaka | #10 | ¥33,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 14 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Steak Hanasato Gion | — | ¥11,935 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| A Kyoto | — | ¥13,000 | ¥8,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Tue |
| Lee ° | — | ¥13,915 | ¥3,980 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Chikumo
- Call 075-561-5630 (+81-75-561-5630 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Teppanyaki nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | A 10% service charge will be added to your bill. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 25 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Setting | Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
Getting there
5 min walk (430 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 8 min · Sanjō Keihan: 12 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 6 and walk east for 70 m.
- Turn right onto Yamato-ohji and walk 90 m.
- Turn left at Laonn Inn and walk 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 120 m.
- Turn right onto Hanami-koji and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
Chikumo is on your left.
On your left
Look for
竹茂
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
竹茂京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側八坂町570
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | About 10 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 330 m, about 6 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Chikumo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (A 10% service charge will be added to your bill.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Chikumo closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Chikumo?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (430 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 9 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.