Gion Rakumi
祇園楽味
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 18% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 21% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. 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 and a late dinner (open until 23:00).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gion Yamagishi | — | ¥27,500 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Kyoto Gion Tempura Yasaka Endo | — | ¥18,080 | ¥8,701 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2023 | 9 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Oryori Mashita | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥7,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Rakumi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Oogami | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Thu |
| Niomon Mui | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Sun |
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 |
How to book Gion Rakumi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-531-3733 (+81-75-531-3733 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking area available |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Opened | November 2013 |
Getting there
6 min walk (490 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 9 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 150 m.
You arrive at Gion Rakumi.
Look for
祇園楽味
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園楽味京都府京都市東山区祇園南側570-206
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-206 Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0000 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | About 5 minutes walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 190 m, about 3 min walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 460 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Gion Rakumi is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Gion Rakumi in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Rakumi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gion Rakumi closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Gion Rakumi?
Gion-shijo Station, about 6 minutes on foot (490 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 11 minutes away.
Is Gion Rakumi in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Gion Rakumi 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, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.