Gion Ryori Toriimoto
祇園料理 鳥居本
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥25,300least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥25,300 (on Ikyu), 45% above the ¥17,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥10,120 (on Ikyu) is 14% above the ¥8,900 median of 21. 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 private room and a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,120, 60% below its least expensive dinner course).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Gion Tanimoto | — | ¥14,300 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Ryori Toriimoto | — | ¥25,300 | ¥10,120 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| YUGYOAN Kyoto Ten | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 11 min, Keage | Mon |
| The Sakura | — | ¥10,000 | ¥7,200 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Yasaka Endo THE CELESTINE KYOTO GION | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Phone only | — | 8 min, Gion-shijo | — |
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 | Private rooms |
How to book Gion Ryori Toriimoto
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-525-2810 (+81-75-525-2810 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
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
前菜、造り、炊き合わせなど全9品
Lunch · 9 dishes · 2–20 guests
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (10)（menu in Japanese）
- 前菜
- 椀物
- 造り
- 焼き物
- 寿司
- 揚げ物
- 炊き合わせ
- ご飯
- 香の物
- シャーベット
¥10,120
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Lunch course
焼物、寿司、炊き合わせなど全9品
Lunch · 9 dishes · 2–20 guests
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (10)（menu in Japanese）
- 前菜
- 椀物
- 造り
- 焼き物
- 寿司
- 揚げ物
- 炊き合わせ
- ご飯
- 香の物
- シャーベット
¥12,650
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$80
¥2,530 more than the one above
Lunch course
造り、焼き物、寿司、揚げ物など全9品
Lunch · 9 dishes · 2–20 guests
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (10)（menu in Japanese）
- 前菜
- 椀物
- 造り
- 焼き物
- 寿司
- 揚げ物
- 炊き合わせ
- ご飯
- 香の物
- シャーベット
¥15,180
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
¥2,530 more than the one above
Dinner course
焼き物、寿司、揚物など全9品
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2–20 guests
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (10)（menu in Japanese）
- 前菜
- 椀物
- 造り
- 焼き物
- 寿司
- 揚げ物
- 炊き合わせ
- ご飯
- 香の物
- シャーベット
¥25,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$170
¥10,120 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page 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 |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–20:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–20:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–20:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–20:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–20:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Smoking allowed The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
Getting there
6 min walk (490 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 9 min · Sanjō Keihan: 13 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 110 m.
You arrive at Gion Ryori Toriimoto.
Look for
祇園料理 鳥居本
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園料理 鳥居本京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-8
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-8 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 408 meters from Gion Shijo. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 260 m, about 5 min walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 480 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Ryori Toriimoto cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gion Ryori Toriimoto closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to Gion Ryori Toriimoto?
Gion-shijo Station, about 6 minutes on foot (490 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 11 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.