Gion Maruyama
祇園 丸山
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #31of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥37,950least expensive dinner course; median ¥25,000
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 2
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Gion Maruyama is 31st of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 68th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥37,950 (on Pocket Concierge), 52% above the ¥25,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥15,000 (on its website) is about the same as the ¥15,000 median of 21. Its record: two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 18 in Kyoto in this guide), The Tabelog Award 4 times (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), and Tabelog 100 in 2021. 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 private room, a less expensive lunch (from ¥15,000, 60% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥18,975 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥25,300 on both Pocket Concierge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kon | #57 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥5,280 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Suetomo | #58 | ¥36,300 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (Tableall) | Bronze 2022 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 7 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Fukushi | #62 | ¥28,800 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2023 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Maruyama | #68 | ¥37,950 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ · Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Aji Fukushima | #70 | ¥21,505 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2023 | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Ichido | #71 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Gion-shijo | Thu |
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, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Gion Maruyama
- 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 075-525-0009 (+81-75-525-0009 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Kaiseki course -15,000 yen -
Lunch
¥18,975
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
Cheapest
Kaiseki course -20,000 yen -
Lunch
¥25,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$170
¥6,325 more than the one above
【Apr-Oct】Seasonal cuisine course -30,000 yen -
Lunch
¥37,950
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$250
¥12,650 more than the one above
【Apr-Oct】Seasonal cuisine course -30,000 yen -
Lunch
¥37,950
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$250
【Apr-Oct】Seasonal cuisine course -30,000 yen -
Dinner
¥37,950
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$250
【Apr-Oct】Seasonal cuisine course -30,000 yen -
Dinner
¥37,950
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$250
Seasonal cuisine course -40,000 yen -
Lunch
¥50,600
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$340
¥12,650 more than the one above
Seasonal cuisine course -40,000 yen -
Dinner
¥50,600
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$340
Seasonal cuisine course -50,000 yen -
Lunch
¥63,250
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$420
¥12,650 more than the one above
Seasonal cuisine course -50,000 yen -
Dinner
¥63,250
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$420
Seasonal cuisine course -60,000 yen -
Lunch
¥75,900
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$510
¥12,650 more than the one above
Seasonal cuisine course -60,000 yen -
Dinner
¥75,900
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$510
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge: 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–13:00, 17:00–19:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–13:00, 17:00–19:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:00–13:00, 17:00–19:30 |
| Friday | 11:00–13:00, 17:00–19:30 |
| Saturday | 11:00–13:00, 17:00–19:30 |
| Sunday | 11:00–13:00, 17:00–19:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Private rooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Bare feet and shorts are not allowed |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Opened | January 1988 |
Getting there
6 min walk (480 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 9 min · Sanjō Keihan: 12 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 110 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
You arrive at Gion Maruyama.
Look for
祇園 丸山
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園 丸山京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-171
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-171 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 250 m, about 4 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
Gion Maruyama has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Gion Maruyama in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Maruyama cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gion Maruyama closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Gion Maruyama?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Gion Maruyama?
Gion-shijo Station, about 6 minutes on foot (480 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 10 minutes away.
Does Gion Maruyama have a dress code?
Bare feet and shorts are not allowed
Does Gion Maruyama have a Michelin star?
Yes. Gion Maruyama has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.