Gion Nishi
祇園 にし
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 9 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #14of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥26,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥30,250
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 4
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Gion Nishi is 14th of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 27th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥26,000 (on its website), 14% below the ¥30,250 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥16,000 (on its website) is about the same as the ¥16,500 median of 21. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 33 in Kyoto in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. 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 ¥16,000, 38% below its least expensive dinner course), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higashiyama Tsukasa | #20 | ¥30,250 | ¥30,250 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Higashiyama | Mon, Sun |
| Kappo Hassun | #23 | ¥27,500 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Shorenin Monzeki Mae Tsukioka | #24 | ¥30,000 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Higashiyama | Tue, Wed |
| Higashiyama Ogata | #25 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Higashiyama | Tue |
| Kikunoi Honten | #26 | ¥37,950 | ¥37,950 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 13 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Nishi | #27 | ¥26,000 | ¥16,000 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 9 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
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, Sommelier |
How to book Gion Nishi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-532-4124 (+81-75-532-4124 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.
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 listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person. See the page
Kaiseki course
昼の会席コース
Lunch
¥16,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Kaiseki course
夜の会席コース
Dinner
¥26,000
per person, ≈$170
¥10,000 more than the one above
Kaiseki course
11月7日〜1月末 蟹+会席コース
¥44,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$290
¥18,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge: 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is an ashtray at the entrance. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available |
| Opened | July 2016 |
Getting there
9 min walk (730 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 13 min · Higashiyama (Exit 1): 15 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 1 and walk north-east for 10 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven onto Donguri Street and walk 110 m.
- Turn right onto Donguri Street and walk 180 m.
- Turn right and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 320 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
Gion Nishi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
祇園 にし
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園 にし京都府京都市東山区月見町21-2 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 21-2 Tsukimicho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0829 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - Keihan Main Line, Gion-Shijo Station, 8 minutes on foot. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 260 m, about 5 min walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 300 m, about 5 min walk
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 920 m, about 15 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
From the restaurant's website
| Name | Kyoto Gion Nishi |
|---|
As stated on gion-nishi.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Nishi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gion Nishi closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Gion Nishi?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Gion Nishi?
Gion-shijo Station, about 9 minutes on foot (730 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 14 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.