Gion Shirakawa Namisato
祇園 白川 なみ里
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 2 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: AutoReserve
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 60% of its kaiseki restaurants. From abroad it can be booked online in English on AutoReserve; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter (14 of its 34 seats) and a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,000, 60% below its dinner budget).
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 Shirakawa Namisato | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Sushi Kappou Miyuki | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | — |
| 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 | — |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Gion Shirakawa Namisato
- Book online in English on AutoReserve, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 075-525-8187 (+81-75-525-8187 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 34, including 14 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 20 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Opened | March 2018 |
Getting there
2 min walk (180 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 9.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 6 min · Sanjō Keihan: 7 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 9 and walk north for 20 m.
- Turn right at Jam Hostel and walk 60 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 20 m.
- Bear right at FamilyMart and walk 40 m.
You arrive at Gion Shirakawa Namisato.
Look for
祇園 白川 なみ里
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園 白川 なみ里京都府京都市東山区大和大路四条上ル二筋目東入ル末吉町78-3
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 78-3 Yamatooji 2-chome Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0933 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 490 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Shirakawa Namisato cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gion Shirakawa Namisato closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Gion Shirakawa Namisato?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Gion Shirakawa Namisato?
Gion-shijo Station, about 2 minutes on foot (180 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.