Gion Asakura
祇園 あさくら
Italian in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 7 min walk from Sanjō Keihan Station
Our analysis
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 4
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥15,000 median of the 21 Italian restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,000 (on Tabelog) is 24% below the ¥7,900 median of 20. It takes bookings by phone only; 18 of the 41 Italian restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,000, 60% below its least expensive dinner course), Sundays (6 of the 13 Italian restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama say they open then), and a late dinner (open until 23:30).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ristorante dei CACCIATORI | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Danbata | — | ¥16,000 | ¥10,000 | Limited from abroad | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Tue |
| Miyagawacho Saka | — | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Asakura | — | ¥15,000 | ¥6,000 | Phone only | — | 7 min, Sanjō Keihan | — |
| Lee ° | — | ¥13,915 | ¥3,980 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Muta Chimera | — | ¥17,545 | ¥14,520 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Higashiyama | 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 | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine |
How to book Gion Asakura
- Call 075-561-3828 (+81-75-561-3828 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
Lunch Omakase Course ◆ Enjoy seasonal dishes selected by the chef, including Tomato Pasta with Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
What is served (9)
- Fresh Fish Carpaccio
- Soup of the Day
- Seasonal Vegetable Tempura with Cheese
- Fruit Tomato Bruschetta
- Tuna Cheek Cutlet
- ~ Anchovy Cream Sauce ~
- Tomato Pasta with Buffalo Mozzarella
- Dessert
- Add coffee for an extra JPY 500.
¥6,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Lunch Omakase Course + Pairing ◆ Enjoy a selection of seasonal dishes crafted by the chef, including Tomato Pasta with B
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
Drinks pairing included
What is served (8)
- Fresh Fish Carpaccio
- Soup of the Day
- Seasonal Vegetable Tempura with Cheese
- Fruit Tomato Bruschetta
- Tuna Cheek Cutlet
- ~ Anchovy Cream Sauce ~
- Tomato Pasta with Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese
- Dessert
¥14,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥8,000 more than the one above
Omakase Dinner Course ◆ Enjoy exquisite dishes crafted by the chef using seasonal ingredients such as Wagyu Roast Beef a
Dinner · 3 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
- Sea urchin
- Tempura
What is served (12)
- Fresh Fish Carpaccio
- Soup of the Day
- Seasonal Fruits with Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese
- Sea Urchin Bruschetta
- Tempura of Seasonal Vegetables with Cheese Coating
- Escargot
- Tuna Cheek Cutlet
- ~ Anchovy Cream Sauce ~
- Roast Black Wagyu Beef
- Shrimp Pasta ~ Yuzu Pepper Flavor ~
- Dessert
- Add coffee for an extra JPY 500.
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥1,000 more than the one above
Dinner Omakase Course + Pairing ◆ Enjoy a selection of seasonal dishes crafted by the chef, including Black Wagyu Roast
Dinner · 3 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
- Sea urchin
- Tempura
Drinks pairing included
What is served (12)
- Fresh Fish Carpaccio
- Soup of the Day
- Seasonal Fruits with Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese
- Sea Urchin Bruschetta
- Tempura of Seasonal Vegetables with Cheese Coating
- Escargot
- Tuna Cheek Cutlet
- ~ Anchovy Cream Sauce ~
- Roasted Wagyu Beef
- Shrimp Pasta ~ Yuzu Pepper Flavor ~
- Dessert
- Add coffee for an extra JPY 500.
¥23,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥8,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service Charge Information for Gion Asakura: Please note that a service charge will be added to your bill. Thank you for your understanding. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–23:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 9 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks |
Getting there
7 min walk (550 m) from Sanjō Keihan Station.
Also near: Sanjo: 7 min · Higashiyama (Exit 1): 7 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 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
Gion Asakura is on your left.
On your left
Look for
祇園 あさくら
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園 あさくら京都府京都市東山区古西町317
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 317 Furunishicho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0065 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 5-minute walk from Exit 1 of Keihan Sanjo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 430 m, about 7 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 690 m, about 11 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Asakura cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service Charge Information for Gion Asakura: Please note that a service charge will be added to your bill. Thank you for your understanding.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Gion Asakura?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Gion Asakura?
Sanjō Keihan Station, about 7 minutes on foot (550 m). Higashiyama Station is about 6 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.