Gion Kani o Kurau
祇園 かにを喰らう
Crab in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 7 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 30 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 22
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 18% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide. It takes bookings by phone only; 2 of the 9 crab restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 6) and a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,000, 60% below its dinner budget).
How it compares
Crab restaurants in Kyoto City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muromachi Wakuden | #1 | ¥22,000 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Karasuma Oike | Wed |
| Unagi Kappo Toishi | #2 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Sushi Fukagawa | #3 | ¥12,000 | ¥9,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Yama Yoshi Kyoto Shijokawaramachi | #4 | ¥10,000 | ¥9,218 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Gion Kani o Kurau | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 7 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Kappou Nakagawa Sanjo Kiyamachi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | 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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms |
How to book Gion Kani o Kurau
- Call 050-5593-0636 (+81-50-5593-0636 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Crab nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Luxurious Crab Rice Gozen with Hamajude Kasumi Crab
4 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Crab
What is served (7)
- Appetizers
- Kasuimi Crab Carpaccio
- Homemade Tofu
- Main
- Kasuimi Crab Kamameshi
- Dessert
- Matcha Pudding
¥5,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Seiko Crab Gozen Directly Shipped from Shibayama Port, Hyogo Prefecture - Reservations Now Open!
3 dishes · 2–6 guests
- Snow crab
- Seasonal ingredients
¥7,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥1,200 more than the one above
In Season!!" Hokkaido & Sea of Okhotsk Seasonal Hairy Crab Luxury Course - Enjoy a Full Course of 450g Each.Most booked
2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Hairy crab
- Sashimi
- Shabu-shabu
What is served (9)
- Today's Appetizer
- Sashimi
- Seasonal Vegetables
- Charcoal Grilled
- Baked Crab Miso in Shell
- Boiled Crab
- Crab Shabu-Shabu
- Rice Porridge
- Dessert
¥14,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥7,000 more than the one above
11月10日より販売開始！至高のランチ『柴山かにしゃぶ御膳』～予約受付を開始致します～
Lunch · 6 dishes · 2 hr at the table
¥14,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
In Season!!" Luxurious Course to Enjoy Seasonal Hairy Crab from Hokkaido and the Sea of Okhotsk ■ Enjoy a full course wi
2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Hairy crab
- Sashimi
- Shabu-shabu
What is served (9)
- Appetizer of the Day
- Sashimi
- Seasonal Vegetables
- Charcoal Grilled
- Baked Crab Miso in Shell
- Boiled Crab
- Crab Shabu-Shabu
- Rice Porridge
- Dessert
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥4,000 more than the one above
活 柴山がに（松葉がに）コース ■1kg級の松葉蟹をフルコースでお楽しみください～予約受付を開始致します～
10 dishes
¥48,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$320
¥30,000 more than the one above
Live Shibayama Crab (Matsuba Crab) and Sekogani Course ■ Available until the end of January 2026 - Reservations Now OpenMost booked
11 dishes · 2–6 guests
- Snow crab
¥55,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$370
¥7,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Service charge | Notes on service charges at Gion Kani o Kurau: Please be aware that a service charge may be added to your bill. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 17 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 12 are not admitted |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Opened | February 2024 |
Getting there
7 min walk (520 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 9.
Also near: Higashiyama (Exit 1): 8 min · Sanjō Keihan: 9 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 9 and walk north for 30 m.
- Bear left at Jam Hostel and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 280 m.
- Turn right and walk 190 m.
Gion Kani o Kurau is on your right.
On your right
Look for
祇園 かにを喰らう
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園 かにを喰らう京都府京都市東山区林下町434 EXIT祇園ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 434 Rinkacho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0062 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - 16-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 240 m, about 4 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Kani o Kurau cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Notes on service charges at Gion Kani o Kurau: Please be aware that a service charge may be added to your bill.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Gion Kani o Kurau?
Children under 12 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Gion Kani o Kurau?
Gion-shijo Station, about 7 minutes on foot (520 m). Higashiyama Station is about 8 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.