Gion Roka
祇園ろか
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 9 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥24,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,150
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: TableCheck
All 29 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 21
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥24,000 (on Tabelog), 32% above the ¥18,150 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥5,000 (on Tabelog) is 35% below the ¥7,700 median of 21. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,000, 79% below its least expensive dinner course). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥24,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥5,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kappou Yoshizen | — | ¥17,000 | ¥17,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Pontocho Misogigawa | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥13,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Sanjo | Tue |
| Tsudaro | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Gion Roka | — | ¥24,000 | ¥5,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 9 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Mokubei | — | ¥24,200 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Saami | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥9,487 | Online, Japanese only | — | 14 min, Higashiyama | — |
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 |
How to book Gion Roka
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5594-1726 (+81-50-5594-1726 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Kaiseki "En" Enjoy a Lunch Set with One Soup and Three Dishes
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Crab
- Sashimi
- Tempura
What is served (12)
- 【Sample Menu】
- Seasonal Appetizers: Yuba Chawanmushi
- Mizuna with Crab
- Green Salad
- Sashimi
- Main Dishes: Tempura
- Kyoto Pork Tenderloin Katsu in Egg Sauce
- Rice: Grilled Silver Salmon with Mushroom Kamadaki Rice
- Miso Soup
- Pickles
- Dessert: Warabi Mochi
- Ice Cream Monaka
¥5,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
Cheapest
Table Reservation Only
1–8 guests
¥5,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
Seasonal Kaiseki "Kei" Perfect for Lunch Meetings and Family Gatherings
Lunch · 6 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
- Crab
- Sashimi
- Eel
¥8,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥3,200 more than the one above
Seasonal Special Kaiseki "Kai" ◆ Perfect for Lunch Meetings and Gatherings
Lunch · 6 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
- Crab
- Sashimi
- Wagyu
- Abalone
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥2,800 more than the one above
Evening Kaiseki Course: Enjoy 8 carefully selected seasonal dishes that capture the essence of Kyoto's four seasons. Per
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Wagyu
- Eel
What is served (15)
- Seasonal Dishes
- Fig, Turnip, Muscat Grapes, Scallops, Sesame Cream
- Soup
- Pike Conger, Egg Tofu, Lotus Root
- Sashimi
- Bluefin Tuna, Sea Bream, Kanpachi
- Grilled Dish
- Spring Rolls
- Kyoto Red Chicken, Corn, Lotus Root
- Noodle Dish
- Nara Miwa Somen, Green Yuzu
- Main Dish
- Omi Beef, Manjuji Pepper, Red Sweet Potato Stems
- Rice Dish
- Grilled Eel, Burdock, Mitsuba
¥24,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥13,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| 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 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 34 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Opened | July 2024 |
Getting there
9 min walk (740 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 12 min · Higashiyama (Exit 1): 14 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 180 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right onto Higashiōji Street and walk 20 m.
- Bear left at Imo Pi Pi and walk 70 m.
- Turn right at Dari K Gion Akishino Chocolate and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
Gion Roka is on your left.
On your left
Look for
祇園ろか
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園ろか京都府京都市東山区下河原通八坂鳥居前下ル清井町480
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 480 -, Kyoto 605-0821 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | About 10 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 220 m, about 4 min walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 270 m, about 5 min walk
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 970 m, about 16 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Roka cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Gion Roka?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Gion Roka?
Gion-shijo Station, about 9 minutes on foot (740 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.