Gion Mikaku
祇園みかく
Steak in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 1 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥26,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed MondaysBook online: TableCheck
All 17 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥26,500 (on Ikyu), 77% above the ¥15,000 median of the 18 steakhouses in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 7 of the 36 steakhouses in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a late dinner (open until 3:00 a.m.), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥26,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥38,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Steakhouses 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gion Ichido | #2 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Gion-shijo | Thu |
| Yutaka | #4 | ¥19,000 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Nikuryori Oka | #5 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | ¥13,200 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Steak Nikyo | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Mikaku | — | ¥26,500 | ¥26,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Steak Nakahiko | — | ¥17,600 | ¥7,700 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Gion Mikaku
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-525-1129 (+81-75-525-1129 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.
Recommended for Business Meetings and Celebrations] Enjoy the popular Special Top Sirloin Steak Course featuring careful
5 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Beef
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (6)
- Appetizer 1
- Seasonal Soup
- g Thigh Steak
- Grilled Vegetables & Salad
- Garlic Rice or Beef Curry
- Seasonal Dessert - Choice of Coffee or Tea
¥26,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
Cheapest
Recommended for Business Meetings and Celebrations] Gion Mikaku 3 Types Grilled Course ◆ From appetizers to 3 types of mMost booked
8 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (7)
- Appetizer 1
- Appetizer 2
- Seasonal Soup
- Main Meat (3 types)
- Salad, Grilled Vegetables
- Rice
- Dessert - Choice of Coffee or Tea
¥35,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$230
¥8,500 more than the one above
Anniversaries, Entertaining, Special Days] Enjoy the popular premium tenderloin steak made from carefully selected Mikak
5 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Beef
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (5)
- Appetizer 1
- Seasonal Soup
- g Tenderloin Steak
- Garlic Rice or Beef Curry
- Seasonal Dessert - Choice of Coffee or Tea
¥38,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$260
¥3,500 more than the one above
Anniversary, Business Meetings, Special Days] Enjoy the popular premium Strip Loin Steak Course made with carefully sele
5 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Beef
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (5)
- Appetizer 1
- Seasonal Soup
- g Strip Loin Steak
- Garlic Rice or Beef Curry
- Seasonal Dessert - Choice of Coffee or Tea
¥40,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$270
¥1,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–03:00 (next day) |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 16 people |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area 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 under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | Please dress formally. *During the summer, please refrain from wearing sandals and patterned shirts. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks |
Getting there
1 min walk (110 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 9.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 5 min · Sanjo: 6 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 9 and walk north for 20 m.
- Turn right at Jam Hostel and walk 60 m.
You arrive at Gion Mikaku.
Look for
祇園みかく
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園みかく京都府京都市東山区大和大路通四条上ル車道
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | Yamatooji 2-chome Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0933 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - 5-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Mikaku cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gion Mikaku closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Gion Mikaku?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Gion Mikaku?
Gion-shijo Station, about 1 minute on foot (110 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Gion Mikaku have a dress code?
Please dress formally. *During the summer, please refrain from wearing sandals and patterned shirts.
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.