Gion Mamma
祇園 まんま
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #36of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥17,600least expensive dinner course; median ¥22,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 4
In our ranking, Gion Mamma is 36th of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 88th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥17,600 (on Ikyu), 20% below the ¥22,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter. Course prices that sources agree on: ¥35,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noguchi Tsunagu | #82 | ¥24,000 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 3 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Kako Okamoto | #83 | ¥18,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | ★ · Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 11 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Mon |
| Gion Mamma | #88 | ¥17,600 | ¥17,600 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Nishimura | #90 | ¥16,731 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Fuji | #96 | ¥17,600 | ¥17,600 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Junshin An | — | ¥12,100 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | — |
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 | Counter seats |
How to book Gion Mamma
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-525-8567 (+81-75-525-8567 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Special Omakase CourseMost booked
9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
¥25,410
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
Cheapest
Special Omakase Course
9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
¥35,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$230
¥9,590 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–13:00, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–13:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–13:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–13:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–13:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–13:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Opened | July 2018 |
Getting there
5 min walk (380 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 right at FamilyMart onto Nawate-dori and walk 10 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 260 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Gion Mamma.
Look for
祇園 まんま
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
楽宴小路内
Written this way on the building
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園 まんま京都府京都市東山区祇園町北側347-108 楽宴小路内
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 347-108 Gionmachi Kitagawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0073 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Approximately 7 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 290 m, about 5 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Gion Mamma is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Gion Mamma in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Mamma cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gion Mamma closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Gion Mamma?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (380 m). Sanjō Keihan Station is about 8 minutes away.
Is Gion Mamma in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Gion Mamma is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.