Gion Danbata
祇をん 段ばた
Innovative in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥16,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,800
- Limitedbookings from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Mondays and TuesdaysBook by phone
All 26 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 4
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,000 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥15,800 median of the 21 innovative restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥10,000 (on Ikyu) is 20% above the ¥8,360 median of 21. The restaurant does not take bookings from overseas; 29 of the 59 innovative restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 38% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Innovative 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 DONO | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥6,500 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 4 min, Higashiyama | Mon, Sun |
| Sekki (Six Senses Kyoto) | — | ¥15,800 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 9 min, Shichijō | — |
| Gion Danbata | — | ¥16,000 | ¥10,000 | Limited from abroad | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Tue |
| Nouvelle Époque, Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei | — | ¥17,000 | ¥7,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 15 min, Keage | Wed |
| Gion Roka | — | ¥24,000 | ¥5,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 9 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Yasaka | — | ¥33,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 14 min, Gion-shijo | — |
For international visitors
Hard to book from abroad
The restaurant limits bookings from overseas or asks for a Japanese speaker. Read its notes below.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine, Wheelchair accessible |
Notes to overseas guests
- Does not take bookings from overseas.
- Says its staff speak Japanese only.
How to book Gion Danbata
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-585-5747 (+81-75-585-5747 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? Innovative restaurants nearby you can book online
Shimmonzen YonemuraGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.98
Yamaji YosukeGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.72
ristorante DONOGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.57
Gion RokaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.25
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Lunch course
2週間ごとにメニューが変わるおまかせのランチコース全10品
Lunch · 10 dishes · 1–4 guests
- Wagyu
What is served (16)（menu in Japanese）
- 2週間限定おまかせのコース
- ( 9月30日～10月12日 )
- 海老 無花果 酒粕
- 甘鯛 青梗菜
- 平目 洋梨 リコッタチーズ
- 鰯 トマト
- お口直し
- 群馬県産牛サーロイン
- 八代目儀兵衛 翁霞
- じゃこご飯 2種
- 和牛しぐれ煮
- デミハヤシ
- れもん卵炒飯
- 麻婆
- ぷりん
- 林檎
¥10,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Dinner course
2週間ごとにメニューが変わるディナーコース
Dinner · 1–8 guests
What is served (5)（menu in Japanese）
- おまかせのコース
- お料理 5品
- お口直し
- ご飯物
- デザート 3品 和と洋
¥16,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
¥6,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
2週間ごとにメニューが変わるおまかせディナーコース
Dinner · 1–8 guests
- Matsutake mushroom
- Wagyu
What is served (16)（menu in Japanese）
- 2週間限定おまかせのコース
- ( 9月30日～10月12日 )
- 海老 無花果 酒粕
- 甘鯛 青梗菜
- 鱧 松茸
- 平目 洋梨 リコッタチーズ
- 鰯 トマト
- お口直し
- 鹿児島県産黒毛和牛フィレ肉
- 八代目儀兵衛 翁霞
- じゃこご飯 2種
- 和牛しぐれ煮
- デミハヤシ
- れもん卵炒飯
- 麻婆
- ぷりん
¥18,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
¥2,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
2週間ごとに変わるおまかせスペシャルディナーコース
Dinner · 1–10 guests
¥20,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥2,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Regarding the service charge at Gion Danbata, please note that an additional fee may be applied to your bill. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | Feel free to come by! |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks |
| Opened | September 2018 |
Getting there
5 min walk (370 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 7 min · Sanjō Keihan: 11 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.
You arrive at Gion Danbata.
Look for
祇をん 段ばた
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇をん 段ばた京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-128
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-128 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Approximately 6 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 320 m, about 5 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Danbata cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Regarding the service charge at Gion Danbata, please note that an additional fee may be applied to your bill.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gion Danbata closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
What is the nearest station to Gion Danbata?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (370 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Gion Danbata have a dress code?
Feel free to come by!
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.