Gion Hanamai
祇園 華舞
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 8 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥24,200least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and ThursdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥24,200 (on Tabelog), 47% above the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥18,000 (on Tabelog) is 105% above the ¥8,800 median of 21. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and TableCheck; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥18,000, 26% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥24,200 on Tabelog, Pocket Concierge, and Ikyu; ¥18,000 on Tabelog, Pocket Concierge, Ikyu, and its website.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodaiji Tantra | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 10 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
| Gion Kani o Kurau | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 7 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Asakura | — | ¥15,000 | ¥6,000 | Phone only | — | 7 min, Sanjō Keihan | — |
| Gion Hanamai | — | ¥24,200 | ¥18,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 8 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed, Thu |
| Itamae Kappou Chihana | — | ¥15,400 | ¥8,900 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Sushi Nakamura | — | ¥21,000 | ¥13,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Gion Hanamai
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or TableCheck, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5595-4001 (+81-50-5595-4001 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Gion Hanamai Omakase Lunch Course
Limited to One Group per Day
Lunch · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
Cheapest
Kyoto Gourmet Tour Summer 2026 - Special Course (Lunch) (Limited to One Group per Day)
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
¥19,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$130
¥1,000 more than the one above
Night Omakase Course at Gion Hanamai
One Group Per Day
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Kaiseki
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$160
¥5,200 more than the one above
Lunch Once-in-a-Lifetime Feast Course
Limited to One Group per Day
Lunch · 2–6 guests
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
Kyoto Gourmet Tour Summer 2026 【Limited to One Group Per Day】 Luxury Course.
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$170
¥800 more than the one above
Night's Once-in-a-Lifetime Feast Course
One Group Per Day Only
2–6 guests
¥42,350
per person, tax incl., ≈$280
¥17,350 more than the one above
Kyoto Gourmet Tour Summer 2026 - Exclusive Course (Limited to One Group per Day)
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
¥50,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$330
¥7,650 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Service charge | Service charge: 10%, no additional charge. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–19:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–19:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–19:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 6 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 12 are not admitted |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, English menu |
| Opened | April 2017 |
Getting there
8 min walk (640 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 11 min · Higashiyama (Exit 1): 13 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 6 and walk east for 240 m.
- Turn right at Tully's Coffee onto Hanami-koji and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 180 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right onto Higashiōji Street and walk 20 m.
- Bear left at Imo Pi Pi and walk 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
Gion Hanamai is on your left.
On your left
Look for
祇園 華舞
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園 華舞京都府京都市東山区清井町494-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 494-2 Kiyoicho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0821 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - About a 10-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 160 m, about 3 min walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 350 m, about 6 min walk
From the restaurant's website
| Owner | Miyako Nobuhiro (都 伸廣) |
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As stated on gion-hanamai.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Hanamai cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 10%, no additional charge.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Gion Hanamai have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Gion Hanamai closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Can I bring children to Gion Hanamai?
Children under 12 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Gion Hanamai?
Gion-shijo Station, about 8 minutes on foot (640 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 13 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.