Gion Moriwaki
祇園もりわき
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥14,520least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,080
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed ThursdaysBook by phone
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 4
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥14,520 (on Ikyu), 20% below the ¥18,080 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥10,890 (on Ikyu) is 24% above the ¥8,800 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,890, 25% below its least expensive dinner course), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junshin An | — | ¥12,100 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | — |
| Gion Okada | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Moriwaki | — | ¥14,520 | ¥10,890 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Thu |
| Sushi Rakumi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 6 min, Sanjō Keihan | — |
| Kappo Umetsu | — | ¥15,000 | ¥5,800 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Motose | — | ¥24,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | — |
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 | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Gion Moriwaki
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-525-1030 (+81-75-525-1030 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kyoto.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Lunch course
おまかせランチ
Lunch · 1–4 guests
- Sashimi
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付
- 造里
- お椀
- 凌ぎ
- 八寸
- 炊き合わせ
- 蕎麦
- デザート
¥10,890
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Course
おまかせコース
Dinner / Lunch · 1–4 guests
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付
- 造里
- お椀
- 凌ぎ
- 八寸
- 季節の食材を使用した小鍋
- 蕎麦
- デザート
¥14,520
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
¥3,630 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Dinner only, service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–19:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–19:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 18:00–19:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–19:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–19:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking area outside the store |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Opened | August 2014 |
Getting there
6 min walk (440 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 8 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.
Gion Moriwaki is on your right.
On your right
Look for
祇園もりわき
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園もりわき京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-177
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-177 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | About 5 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 230 m, about 4 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Moriwaki cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Dinner only, service charge 10%) may be extra; payment is cash only.
When is Gion Moriwaki closed?
It is closed on Thursdays.
Can I bring children to Gion Moriwaki?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Gion Moriwaki?
Gion-shijo Station, about 6 minutes on foot (440 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 10 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.