Gion Sakagawa
ぎおん 阪川
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #16of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥21,780least expensive dinner course; median ¥30,250
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 5
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Gion Sakagawa is 16th of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 32nd of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥21,780 (on Ikyu), 28% below the ¥30,250 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 33 in Kyoto in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. 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 (9 of its 21 seats), a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higashiyama Ogata | #25 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Higashiyama | Tue |
| Kikunoi Honten | #26 | ¥37,950 | ¥37,950 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 13 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Nishi | #27 | ¥26,000 | ¥16,000 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 9 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Gion Sakagawa | #32 | ¥21,780 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Nishikawa | #33 | ¥33,000 | ¥15,730 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 11 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Hyotei | #35 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★★ · Bronze 2024 · Tabelog 100 2023 | 6 min, Keage | 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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Gion Sakagawa
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-532-2801 (+81-75-532-2801 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
Higashiyama TsukasaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.23
Kappo HassunGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 4.10
Shorenin Monzeki Mae TsukiokaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.20
Higashiyama OgataGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.17
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)
Dinner course
【おまかせコース】
Dinner · 1–6 guests
What is served (10)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付
- 造り
- 蒸椀
- 焼物
- 汁物
- 椀物
- 炙り物
- 揚物
- 御飯物
- 水物
¥21,780
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
Cheapest
Dinner course
【おまかせコース】
Dinner · 1–6 guests
What is served (10)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付
- 造り
- 蒸椀
- 焼物
- 汁物
- 椀物
- 炙り物
- 揚物
- 御飯物
- 水物
¥24,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
¥2,420 more than the one above
Dinner course
【おまかせコース】
Dinner · 1–6 guests
What is served (10)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付
- 造り
- 蒸椀
- 焼物
- 汁物
- 椀物
- 炙り物
- 揚物
- 御飯物
- 水物
¥27,830
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$190
¥3,630 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 21, including 9 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | A house restaurant |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
6 min walk (500 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 110 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Gion Sakagawa.
Look for
ぎおん 阪川
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
ぎおん 阪川京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-199
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-199 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 6 minutes walk from Exit 7 of Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 240 m, about 4 min walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 480 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Sakagawa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gion Sakagawa closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Gion Sakagawa?
Gion-shijo Station, about 6 minutes on foot (500 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 11 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.