East End Gion
East End 祇園
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,520
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Tabelog), 14% above the ¥14,520 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings by phone only; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konno | — | ¥25,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 6 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Mon |
| Kaiga no Ryori | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 9 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Kawabata | — | ¥29,700 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| East End Gion | — | ¥16,500 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Gion Yamaoka | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| SoNoMa by SingleThread | — | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, 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 | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book East End Gion
- Call 050-5594-3448 (+81-50-5594-3448 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kyoto.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Higashiyama TsukasaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.23
Kappo HassunGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 4.10
Shorenin Monzeki Mae TsukiokaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.20
Higashiyama OgataGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.17
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Sukiyaki Course - A5 Rank Wagyu - Available for 2 Persons or More
6 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–23 guests
- Sukiyaki
- Wagyu
- Sashimi
- Tempura
- Sea urchin
- Truffle
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| 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 | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 23 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 16 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Opened | August 2024 |
Getting there
4 min walk (350 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 9.
Also near: Sanjō Keihan: 7 min · Sanjo: 7 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 9 and walk north for 30 m.
- Bear left at Jam Hostel and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 280 m.
East End Gion is on your right.
On your right
Look for
East End 祇園
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
East End 祇園京都府京都市東山区橋本町382 モンシェリビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 382 Hashimotocho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0083 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 380 m, about 6 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does East End Gion cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is East End Gion closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to East End Gion?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to East End Gion?
Gion-shijo Station, about 4 minutes on foot (350 m). Sanjō Keihan Station is about 7 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.