Gion Ushi Akari
祇園 牛あかり
Steak in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 26 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 5
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥15,500 median of the 18 steakhouses in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥4,100 (on Ikyu) is 49% below the ¥8,000 median of 15. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 7 of the 36 steakhouses in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 14 seats), a private room (for 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥4,100, 73% below its least expensive dinner course), and a late dinner (open until 23:00). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥22,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Steakhouses 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 Ushi Akari | — | ¥15,000 | ¥4,100 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Lee ° | — | ¥13,915 | ¥3,980 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Sushi Roku | — | ¥13,200 | — | No public phone or online | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Grill Green | — | ¥14,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Fri, Sun |
| Steak House Ashiya | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 13 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Mon, Tue |
| Gion Manyoken Honten | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Gion Ushi Akari
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5872-5860 (+81-50-5872-5860 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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? Steakhouses nearby you can book online
Dominique Bouchet Kyoto 「Le Teppanyaki」Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.65
BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE KyotoPontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.74
Gozan NozomiKyoto Station Area, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.63
GermoglioKyoto Station Area, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.33
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Gion AKI Course
11 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Wagyu
- Shabu-shabu
What is served (10)
- Appetizer: Summer Vegetable Wagyu Meat Sauce
- Appetizers: Manyo and Echizen Treasure Box
- Grilled Dish: Two Types of Premium Wagyu
- Hot Pot: Premium Wagyu Shabu-Shabu with Japanese Broth
- Noodle Dish: Fukui Echizen Ju-wari Grated Soba
- Main Dish: Premium Wagyu Strip Loin
- Rice: Specialty Beef Akari Lantern Wrap
- Freshly Cooked Clay Pot Rice with Ichihomare
- Kyoto Pickles & Red Miso Soup
- Dessert: Peach and Melon Sorbet
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Cheapest
Purebred Tajima Line Man'yō Sirloin Course
12 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Wagyu
- Shabu-shabu
What is served (11)
- Appetizer: Summer Vegetable Wagyu Meat Sauce
- Appetizers: Manyo and Echizen Treasure Box
- Grilled Dishes: Today's Selected Wagyu (2 types)
- Charcoal-Grilled Kyoto Benishigure Chicken
- Hot Pot: Wagyu Shabu-shabu with Japanese Dashi
- Noodle Dish: Fukui Echizen Ju-wari Grated Soba
- Main Dish: Purebred Tajima Wagyu Sirloin
- Rice: Specialty Beef Akari Lantern Wrap
- Clay Pot Steamed Ichi Homare
- Kyoto Pickles & Red Miso Soup
- Dessert: Peach and Melon Sorbet
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥7,000 more than the one above
Purebred Tajima Line Man'yō Full Course
12 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Beef
- Sashimi
- Sea urchin
- Salmon roe
- Matsutake mushroom
- Shabu-shabu
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥11,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥2,000–2,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | A service charge of 10% will be added to your meal bill. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 14 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | July 2026 |
Getting there
3 min walk (260 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 9.
Also near: Sanjo: 8 min · Sanjō Keihan: 8 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 right at FamilyMart and walk 20 m.
- Bear left at FamilyMart and walk 140 m.
You arrive at Gion Ushi Akari.
Look for
祇園 牛あかり
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園 牛あかり京都府京都市東山区末吉町82-7
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 82-7 Sueyoshicho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0085 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 4-minute walk from Exit 9 of Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 420 m, about 7 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Ushi Akari cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥2,000–2,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% will be added to your meal bill.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Gion Ushi Akari have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Gion Ushi Akari closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Gion Ushi Akari?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Gion Ushi Akari?
Gion-shijo Station, about 3 minutes on foot (260 m). Sanjō Keihan Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.