Gion Nishimura
祇園にしむら
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #37of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥16,731least expensive dinner course; median ¥22,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 4
In our ranking, Gion Nishimura is 37th of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 90th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,731 (on Pocket Concierge), 24% below the ¥22,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥16,731 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noguchi Tsunagu | #82 | ¥24,000 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 3 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Kako Okamoto | #83 | ¥18,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | ★ · Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 11 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Mon |
| Gion Mamma | #88 | ¥17,600 | ¥17,600 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Nishimura | #90 | ¥16,731 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Fuji | #96 | ¥17,600 | ¥17,600 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Junshin An | — | ¥12,100 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | — |
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, Tatami room |
How to book Gion Nishimura
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-525-2727 (+81-75-525-2727 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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 listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Omakase Course
Dinner
¥16,731
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Omakase Course
Dinner
¥20,592
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$140
¥3,861 more than the one above
Omakase Course
Dinner
¥25,740
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$170
¥5,148 more than the one above
Omakase Course
Dinner
¥38,610
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$260
¥12,870 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge of 17 percent |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–20:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking The counter is completely non-smoking. Private rooms are available upon request. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Take-out |
Getting there
5 min walk (430 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 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
Gion Nishimura is on your left.
On your left
Look for
祇園にしむら
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園にしむら京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-160
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-160 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 370 meters from Gion Shijo. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 260 m, about 5 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Gion Nishimura is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Gion Nishimura in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Nishimura cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge of 17 percent) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gion Nishimura closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Gion Nishimura?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Gion Nishimura?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (430 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 10 minutes away.
Is Gion Nishimura in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Gion Nishimura is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
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.