Gion Yamagishi
祇園 やま岸
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥27,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,325
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥27,500 (on Tabelog), 59% above the ¥17,325 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥16,500 (on Tabelog) is 90% above the ¥8,701 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 less expensive lunch (from ¥16,500, 40% below its least expensive dinner course), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥27,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minokichi Honten Takeshigerou | — | ¥22,000 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 7 min, Keage | — |
| Gion Kawakami | — | ¥12,100 | ¥5,445 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| HANA-Kitcho | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Kushi Kanzashi Kyu | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Sanjo | — |
| Gion Yamagishi | — | ¥27,500 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Kyoto Gion Tempura Yasaka Endo | — | ¥18,080 | ¥8,701 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2023 | 9 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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sommelier, Tatami room |
How to book Gion Yamagishi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5600-4756 (+81-50-5600-4756 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kyoto.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Seasonal Kaiseki
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (9)
- Appetizer
- Assorted Delicacies
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Simmered Dishes
- Warm Dishes
- Steamed Dishes
- Rice
- Dessert
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Evening Seasonal KaisekiMost booked
Dinner · 9 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
¥27,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥11,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area There is a smoking area in the courtyard of the store. 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, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
| Opened | April 2023 |
Getting there
6 min walk (470 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 8 min · Sanjō Keihan: 12 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 6 and walk east for 70 m.
- Turn right onto Yamato-ohji and walk 90 m.
- Turn left at Laonn Inn and walk 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 120 m.
- Turn right onto Hanami-koji and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
Gion Yamagishi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
祇園 やま岸
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園 やま岸京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-154
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-154 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 15 minutes walk from Shijo Keihan Gion Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 290 m, about 5 min walk
From the restaurant's website
| Name | Kyoto Yamagishi |
|---|
As stated on tominokoji-yamagishi.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Yamagishi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gion Yamagishi closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Gion Yamagishi?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Gion Yamagishi?
Gion-shijo Station, about 6 minutes on foot (470 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.