Gion Karoku
祇園 鹿六
Yakiniku in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 9 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 yakiniku restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- 4×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook online: TableCheck
All 34 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 26
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Gion Karoku is 1st of the 3 yakiniku restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 4th of 9 in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2020, 2021, 2024, and 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 2 of the 9 yakiniku restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a late dinner (open until 23:00), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Yakiniku 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinya Yakiniku Daichan | #1 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | No public phone or online | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | — | — |
| Niku Ryori Arakawa | #2 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 1 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Wed |
| Yakiniku Yamachan | #3 | ¥13,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 7 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Wed |
| Gion Karoku | #4 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 9 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| 299 | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | Tabelog 100 2026 | — | — |
| Riki Chan Gion | — | ¥21,000 | ¥21,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Gion Karoku
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5597-1485 (+81-50-5597-1485 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.
Only Lunch Pho with Heaping Kujo Negi and Charcoal-Scented Beef Bone Broth
Lunch
- Beef
¥1,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$10
Cheapest
Only Lunch Chilled Wagyu Tantanmen
Lunch · 2–4 guests
- Wagyu
¥2,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$10
¥200 more than the one above
Charcoal Grilled Course
Lunch/Reservation Required
2–10 guests
- Wagyu
¥2,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$20
¥500 more than the one above
Special Charcoal Grilled Course
Lunch/Reservation Required
2–10 guests
- Wagyu
¥3,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$20
¥1,000 more than the one above
Only Lunch Gion Karoku Set
Lunch
- Wagyu
¥6,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
¥2,500 more than the one above
Only Lunch Gion Karoku Special Set
Lunch · 2–10 guests
- Wagyu
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥5,000 more than the one above
鹿六コース
2 hr at the table
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥1,000 more than the one above
記念日★鹿六コース （デザートプレート付）
¥16,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥4,000 more than the one above
Premium Gion Karoku Course
2 hr at the table · 2–10 guests
- Beef
- Seasonal ingredients
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., +5% service charge, ≈$120
¥2,000 more than the one above
プレミアム鹿六コース
2–10 guests
- Wagyu
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
記念日★プレミアム鹿六コース （デザートプレート付）
2 hr at the table
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥2,000 more than the one above
料理長おまかせコース
2 hr at the table
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | A 5% service charge will be added to your food and beverage bill. If you use a private room, an additional room fee will be charged (3,000 yen or 5,000 yen per room). |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 58 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Largest group | 18 people |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only) Heated tobacco: Available in private rooms only *There is a separate smoking space (outdoor) next to the entrance. 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. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate) |
| Opened | May 1999 |
Getting there
9 min walk (700 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 5): 11 min · Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 12 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 1 and walk north-east for 10 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven onto Donguri Street and walk 110 m.
- Turn right onto Yamato-ohji and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 150 m.
- Turn right and walk 150 m.
- Turn left and walk 140 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
Gion Karoku is on your right.
On your right
Look for
祇園 鹿六
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園 鹿六京都府京都市東山区八坂通東大路西入ル小松町566-25
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 566-25 -, Kyoto 605-0811 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 【Public Transportation】. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 1.0 km, about 16 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Grill WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2026
- Selected for Tabelog Grill WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2024
- Selected for Tabelog Yakiniku WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
- Selected for Tabelog Yakiniku WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2020
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Karoku cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (A 5% service charge will be added to your food and beverage bill. If you use a private room, an additional room fee will be charged (3,000 yen or 5,000 yen per room).) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gion Karoku closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Gion Karoku?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Gion Karoku?
Gion-shijo Station, about 9 minutes on foot (700 m). Kiyomizu-Gojō Station is about 11 minutes away.
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.