Gion Motose
ぎおん 元勢
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥24,200least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,600
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 6
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥24,200 (on Tabelog), 38% above the ¥17,600 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. 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 (10 of its 20 seats) and a private room (for 2 or 4). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥24,200 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥30,250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ebi Shu | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | — | — |
| Gion Motose | — | ¥24,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Minokichi Honten Takeshigerou | — | ¥22,000 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 7 min, Keage | — |
| Gion Kawakami | — | ¥12,100 | ¥5,445 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier, Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Gion Motose
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5600-7495 (+81-50-5600-7495 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Higashiyama TsukasaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.23
Kappo HassunGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 4.10
Shorenin Monzeki Mae TsukiokaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.20
Higashiyama OgataGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.17
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course Chef's Recommended Seasonal CourseMost booked
3 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$160
Cheapest
(tax & service charge not included) Chef's recommended seasonal course
Omakase Course JPY 25,000
3 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
¥30,250
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$200
¥6,050 more than the one above
(tax and service charge not included) Chef's recommended seasonal course
Omakase Course JPY 30,000
3 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
¥36,300
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$240
¥6,050 more than the one above
(tax and service charge not included) Chef's recommended seasonal courseMost booked
Omakase Course JPY 50,000
9 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
¥60,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$400
¥24,200 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 20 people |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area The private room is smoking-friendly, and there are ashtrays available outside the restaurant. 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 at some times or seats; under-12s may be limited. Check when you book |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Sommelier available |
Getting there
5 min walk (400 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 8 min · Sanjō Keihan: 11 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 6 and walk east for 70 m.
- Turn right onto Yamato-ohji and walk 90 m.
- Turn left at Laonn Inn and walk 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 120 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
Gion Motose is on your right.
On your right
Look for
ぎおん 元勢
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
ぎおん 元勢京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570番地6
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from "Gion Shijo Station". |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 300 m, about 5 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Motose cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Gion Motose?
Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-12s may be limited. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Gion Motose?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (400 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 9 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.