Gion 245
祗園245
Italian in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Sanjō Keihan Station
Our analysis
- #5of 13 Italian restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,730
- 3×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 2
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Gion 245 is 5th of the 13 Italian restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥15,730 median of the 21 Italian restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 18 of the 41 Italian restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), Sundays (6 of the 13 Italian restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama say they open then), and a late dinner (open until 23:00).
How it compares
Italian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL GHIOTTONE Kyoto Honten | #12 | ¥14,520 | ¥7,260 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 12 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
| Ristorante t.v.b | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion 245 | — | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Sanjō Keihan | — |
| Freestyle Italian Restaurant DA CIRO | — | ¥15,730 | ¥7,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| ristorante DONO | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥6,500 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 4 min, Higashiyama | Mon, Sun |
| Ristorante dei CACCIATORI | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Gion 245
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5590-8481 (+81-50-5590-8481 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kyoto.
Can't get a table? Italian restaurants nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Set menu
Dinner
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | smart casual |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, English menu, English-speaking staff |
Getting there
6 min walk (480 m) from Sanjō Keihan Station.
Also near: Sanjo: 6 min · Gion-shijo (Exit 9): 6 min
- Leave Sanjō Keihan Station and walk east for 90 m.
- Turn right at Gozan hotel and walk 20 m.
- Bear right at Gozan hotel and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 200 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Gion 245.
Look for
祗園245
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祗園245京都府京都市東山区智恩院新門前大和大路東入二丁目中之町245-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 245-1 Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 7 minutes walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 400 m, about 7 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 740 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion 245 cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Gion 245 have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Gion 245?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Gion 245?
Sanjō Keihan Station, about 6 minutes on foot (480 m). Sanjo Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Gion 245 have a dress code?
smart casual
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.