Gion Suetomo
祇園 末友
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 7 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #29of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥36,300least expensive dinner course; median ¥27,500
- 6×The Tabelog Award
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Book online: Tableall
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Gion Suetomo is 29th of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 58th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥36,300 (on Tabelog), 32% above the ¥27,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥12,100 (on Tabelog) is 23% below the ¥15,730 median of 21. Its record: The Tabelog Award 6 times (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and Tabelog 100 in 2021. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Tableall; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 33 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥12,100, 67% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥36,300 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website; ¥12,100 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizuno | #48 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 6 min, Sanjō Keihan | Sun |
| Gion Endo | #55 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Kida | #56 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2023 | 6 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Kon | #57 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥5,280 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Suetomo | #58 | ¥36,300 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (Tableall) | Bronze 2022 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 7 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Fukushi | #62 | ¥28,800 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2023 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Diet | Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Gion Suetomo
- Book online in English on Tableall, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-496-8799 (+81-75-496-8799 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kyoto.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Course
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–24 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (7)
- Assorted seasonal delicacies,
- Soup,
- Seasonal side dish,
- Grilled dish,
- Rice,
- Final soup,
- Dessert
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
Cheapest
Lunch Course: Seasonal Delicacies
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (9)
- Seasonal Delicacies Course
- Appetizer
- Soup
- Seasonal Side Dish
- Noodle Dish
- Grilled Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Rice Dish
- Dessert
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥12,100 more than the one above
Evening Cuisine" Seasonal Tasting CourseMost booked
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (10)
- Appetizer
- Assorted Seasonal Dishes
- Soup
- Seasonal Side Dish
- Grilled Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Broth
- Rice
- Dessert
- The above course content is just an example.
¥36,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$240
¥12,100 more than the one above
Lunch Recommendations for Kyoto Sightseeing
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (10)
- Appetizer
- Assorted Delicacies
- Soup
- Seasonal Side Dish
- Grilled Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Broth
- Rice
- Dessert
- The above course content is just an example.
¥36,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$240
Mountain and Sea Delicacies CourseMost booked
9 dishes · 2–10 guests
¥72,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$480
¥36,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥30,000–39,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | No charge for service. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 33, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 25 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | smart casual |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Take-out, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | February 2009 |
Getting there
7 min walk (530 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 5): 8 min · Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 10 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 1 and walk north-east for 10 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven onto Donguri Street and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 140 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 10 m.
- Turn right onto Yamatoōji Street and walk 110 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Turn left onto Yasaka-dori and walk 100 m.
Gion Suetomo is on your right.
On your right
Look for
祇園 末友
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園 末友京都府京都市東山区大和大路四条下ル小松町151-73
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 151-73 Yamatooji 2-chome Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0933 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Taking a taxi is recommended. Tell the driver to take you to "Kenninji Temple South Gate on Yasaka Street.". |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Suetomo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥30,000–39,999. Drinks and a service charge (No charge for service.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Gion Suetomo have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Gion Suetomo?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Gion Suetomo?
Gion-shijo Station, about 7 minutes on foot (530 m). Kiyomizu-Gojō Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Gion Suetomo have a dress code?
smart casual
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.