Gion Tsubaki
祇園 椿
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥22,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,150
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 28 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥22,000 (on Tabelog), 21% above the ¥18,150 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥7,000 (on Tabelog) is about the same as the ¥6,900 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 seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥7,000, 68% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥22,000 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website; ¥7,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura Ro | — | ¥20,000 | ¥6,655 | Online, Japanese only | — | 9 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Oito | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Phone only | Bib Gourmand | 3 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Shirakawa Tamura | — | ¥19,500 | ¥11,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Sanjō Keihan | Sun |
| Gion Tsubaki | — | ¥22,000 | ¥7,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| 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 | — |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Gion Tsubaki
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5868-2512 (+81-50-5868-2512 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
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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 lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Chilled Aged Natural Sea Bream with Sesame-Flavored Dashi Chazuke
Lunch
- Seasonal ingredients
¥3,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$20
Cheapest
![Lunch] Grilled Hamo with Special Sesame Miso Hamochazuke, in the restaurant's photo](/p/26027450/153804-153804028.webp)
Lunch] Grilled Hamo with Special Sesame Miso HamochazukeMost booked
Limited Time Only
Lunch
- Eel
- Seasonal ingredients
¥3,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$20
Mini Kaiseki with Clay Pot Rice Featuring Seasonal Ingredients
Lunch Special
1–10 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥7,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥3,500 more than the one above
Lunch Only {Private Room Guaranteed} Includes Clay Pot Rice! Mini Kaiseki with Seasonal Ingredients
Lunch · 4–6 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥8,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥1,000 more than the one above
Clay Pot Rice Included! Seasonal Omakase Course
Lunch Special
1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥3,000 more than the one above
{Guaranteed Private Room} Clay Pot Rice Included! Seasonal Omakase Course
Lunch Limited
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 4–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (8)
- Appetizer
- Sashimi
- Soup
- Grilled Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Seasonal Special
- Signature Clay Pot Rice
- Seasonal Dessert
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥1,000 more than the one above
Chateaubriand Finished Over Charcoal" Special Omakase Kaiseki with Selected Ingredients by the Chef
Dinner · 3 hr 30 min at the table
- Beef
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (10)
- Appetizer
- Sashimi
- Soup
- Seasonal Delicacies
- Grilled Dish
- Side Dish
- Meat Dish (Chateaubriand)
- Rice
- Dessert
- Sweet Treats
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥10,000 more than the one above
Anniversary Plan (with Whole Cake) - Omakase Kaiseki with Special Ingredients by the Chef, featuring Chateaubriand finis
Dinner · 3 hr 30 min at the table
- Kaiseki
- Beef
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (9)
- Appetizer
- Sashimi
- Soup
- Seasonal Delicacies
- Grilled Dish
- Side Dish
- Meat Dish (Chateaubriand)
- Rice
- A whole cake is included ◆
¥24,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥2,000 more than the one above
Private Room Guaranteed Omakase Kaiseki with Special Ingredients Featuring Chateaubriand Grilled Over CharcoalMost booked
- Kaiseki
- Beef
- Seasonal ingredients
- Matsutake mushroom
¥24,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
Anniversary Plan (with Whole Cake) | Private Room Guaranteed | Chateaubriand Grilled over Charcoal | Omakase Kaiseki wit
Dinner · 3 hr 30 min at the table
- Beef
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (9)
- Appetizer
- Sashimi
- Soup
- Seasonal Delicacies
- Grilled Dish
- Side Dish
- Meat Dish (Chateaubriand)
- Rice
- A whole cake is included ◆
¥26,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥2,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥3,000–3,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge: None *Private room plan includes private room fee. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 30 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 46 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Take-out |
| Opened | May 2016 |
Getting there
5 min walk (400 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 8 min · Sanjō Keihan: 11 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 80 m.
You arrive at Gion Tsubaki.
Look for
祇園 椿
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園 椿京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-148
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-148 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Gion Tsubaki is a 10-minute walk from Keihan "Gion Shijo" Station and a 12-minute walk from Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi" Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 260 m, about 5 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Tsubaki cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥3,000–3,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: None *Private room plan includes private room fee.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gion Tsubaki closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Gion Tsubaki?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Gion Tsubaki?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (400 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 10 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.