Gion Daiki
祇園 大季
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥22,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,457
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 20 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 6
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥22,000 (on Tabelog), 26% above the ¥17,457 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), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominique Bouchet Kyoto Le RESTAURANT | — | ¥20,000 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Keage | Wed |
| Jingu Michi Jin | — | ¥12,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Higashiyama | Wed |
| Miyagawa Cho Suilen | — | ¥20,000 | ¥10,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Gion Gozukon | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Gion Daiki | — | ¥22,000 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Tsuneo | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
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, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Gion Daiki
- Call 050-5570-9453 (+81-50-5570-9453 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Sushi x Kappo Omakase Course, (+ Service Charge), Featuring Appetizers, Steamed Dishes, Sashimi, Simmered Dishes, Grille
9 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–18 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Crab
- Foie gras
Drinks included
What is served (9)
- Assorted Appetizers
- Crab
- Foie Gras Chawanmushi
- Assorted Sashimi
- Fish Dish
- Meat Dish
- About 5 pieces of Sushi
- Red Miso Soup
- Dessert
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
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 | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 18 people |
| Smoking | Smoking allowed Smoking allowed at counter seats 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 | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises |
| Opened | May 2018 |
Getting there
4 min walk (340 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 9.
Also near: Sanjō Keihan: 8 min · Sanjo: 8 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 9 and walk north for 20 m.
- Turn right at Jam Hostel and walk 60 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart and walk 20 m.
- Bear left at FamilyMart and walk 170 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
Gion Daiki is on your left.
On your left
Look for
祇園 大季
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園 大季京都府京都市東山区清本町374-4
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 374-4 Kiyomotocho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0084 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Gion Shijo Station is a 5-minute walk away. You will find us at the end of a narrow alley leading from the "Mame Roku Building." If you are coming by taxi, the "Mame Roku Building" is located on the right side after entering Hanamikoji Suyeoshi from the west. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 400 m, about 7 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Daiki 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.
When is Gion Daiki closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Gion Daiki?
Gion-shijo Station, about 4 minutes on foot (340 m). Sanjō Keihan Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.