Gion Tanimoto
祇園 たに本
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥14,300least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,700
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 25 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 18
Inside 5
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥14,300 (on Tabelog), 24% below the ¥18,700 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. 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, a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥14,300 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥16,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Gion Tanimoto
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-4557 (+81-50-5456-4557 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Dinner Seasonal Omakase Course, 8 Dishes
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (7)
- Hassun
- Small Bowls
- Sashimi
- Soup
- Fried Dishes
- Grilled Dishes
- Simmered Dishes
¥14,300
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$100
Cheapest
Dinner Seasonal Omakase Course, 8 DishesMost booked
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (7)
- Hassun
- Small Dishes
- Sashimi
- Soup
- Deep-Fried Dishes
- Grilled Dishes
- Simmered Dishes
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$110
¥2,200 more than the one above
Dinner Seasonal Omakase Course, 8 DishesMost booked
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (8)
- Hassun
- Small Bowls
- Sashimi
- Soup
- Sake Accompaniment
- Fried Dishes
- Grilled Dishes
- Simmered Dishes
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | We charge a 10% service fee for private rooms. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 22 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area Smoking is permitted only in private rooms. 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. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
Getting there
4 min walk (350 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 7 min · Sanjō Keihan: 12 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 110 m.
- Turn right onto Donguri Street and walk 120 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Gion Tanimoto.
Look for
祇園 たに本
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園 たに本京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-121
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-121 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 400 m, about 7 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Tanimoto cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (We charge a 10% service fee for private rooms.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gion Tanimoto closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Gion Tanimoto?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Gion Tanimoto?
Gion-shijo Station, about 4 minutes on foot (350 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 8 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.