Gion Okumura
祇園おくむら
French in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥14,520least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook by phone
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥14,520 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥14,500 median of the 21 French restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥7,865 (on Ikyu) is 11% below the ¥8,800 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 32 of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (5 of its 23 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥7,865, 46% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
French 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roast Beef to French no Omise Gion Uwota | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| The Sakura | — | ¥10,000 | ¥7,200 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Gion Okumura | — | ¥14,520 | ¥7,865 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
| Atoll Terrasse Kamogawa | — | ¥8,800 | ¥5,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Tue, Sat, Sun |
| Grill Green | — | ¥14,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Fri, Sun |
| Gion Manyoken Honten | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Gion Okumura
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5570-1506 (+81-50-5570-1506 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.
Can't get a table? French restaurants nearby you can book online
Shimmonzen YonemuraGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.98
Yamaji YosukeGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.72
Le CheneGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.62
Dominique Bouchet Kyoto Le RESTAURANTGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.52
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
【Tasting Course】
Lunch · 1–10 guests
- Beef
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- アミューズ
- 前菜
- 温かいお料理
- お口直し
- 国産牛ヒレステーキ
- デザート
- パン
- 一口カレーライス
¥7,865
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
Lunch course
お昼のおまかせフランス懐石
Lunch · 2–10 guests
- Kaiseki
- Beef
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- アミューズ
- 前菜2品
- 温かいお料理2品
- お口直し
- 国産牛ヒレステーキ
- デザート
- パン
- ミニカレーライス
¥10,285
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
¥2,420 more than the one above
Dinner course
【Tasting Course】
Dinner · 1–10 guests
- Beef
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- アミューズ
- 前菜
- 温かいお料理2品
- お口直し
- 国産牛ヒレステーキ
- デザート
- パン
- 一口カレーライス
¥14,520
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
¥4,235 more than the one above
Lunch course
お昼のおまかせフランス懐石
Lunch · 2–10 guests
- Kaiseki
- Wagyu
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- アミューズ
- 前菜2品
- 温かいお料理3品
- お口直し
- 黒毛和牛ヒレステーキ
- デザート
- パン
- ミニカレーライス
¥14,520
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
Dinner course
夜のおまかせフランス懐石
Dinner · 2–10 guests
- Kaiseki
- Wagyu
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- アミューズ
- 前菜2品
- 温かいお料理3品
- お口直し
- 黒毛和牛ヒレステーキ
- デザート
- パン
- ミニカレーライス
¥21,780
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥7,260 more than the one above
Dinner course
夜のおまかせフランス懐石
Dinner · 2–10 guests
- Kaiseki
¥30,250
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
¥8,470 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | A service charge of 10% will be added to your bill. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 23, including 5 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | There are no specific requirements, but please remove your shoes at the entrance. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises |
Getting there
5 min walk (420 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 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 right onto Hanami-koji and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
Gion Okumura is on your left.
On your left
Look for
祇園おくむら
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園おくむら京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-6
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-6 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Gion Okumura is a 5-minute walk from Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 320 m, about 5 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Okumura cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% will be added to your bill.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gion Okumura closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Gion Okumura?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Gion Okumura?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (420 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Gion Okumura have a dress code?
There are no specific requirements, but please remove your shoes at the entrance.
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.