Gion Yuyama
祇園ゆやま
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,600
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 18
Inside 5
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Tabelog), 15% below the ¥17,600 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥5,500 (on Tabelog) is 42% below the ¥9,500 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 4 or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,500, 63% 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; ¥5,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niomon Mui | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Sun |
| Gion Yuyama | — | ¥15,000 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Hari Se | — | ¥8,470 | ¥5,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 4 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Tue |
| Sushi Kappo Nakaichi | — | ¥23,760 | ¥23,760 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2022 | 7 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Iwasaki | — | ¥15,600 | ¥8,400 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Sakamoto | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 2 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 | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Gion Yuyama
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5868-8948 (+81-50-5868-8948 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Recommended for Banquets: Yasaka Course
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Sashimi
- Duck
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
¥5,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Shimizu Plan
Recommended for Banquets
Lunch · 7 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Matsutake mushroom
- Sashimi
- Toro (fatty tuna)
- Duck
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
¥7,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥2,000 more than the one above
Hana CourseMost booked
Recommended for Dining
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Crab
- Matsutake mushroom
- Sashimi
- Toro (fatty tuna)
- Eel
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥7,500 more than the one above
Tsuki Course
Recommended for Banquets
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Sashimi
- Sea urchin
- Eel
- Salmon roe
- Duck
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥3,000 more than the one above
Yuyama Plan: 8 Dishes of Kyoto Kaiseki Cuisine Featuring Specially Selected Ingredients by the Chef, with Omi Beef SteakMost booked
8 dishes · 1–4 guests
- Kaiseki
- Wagyu
¥21,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$140
¥3,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥5,000–5,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
Getting there
6 min walk (510 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 9.
Also near: Higashiyama (Exit 1): 8 min · Sanjō Keihan: 9 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 9 and walk north for 30 m.
- Bear left at Jam Hostel and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 280 m.
- Turn right and walk 170 m.
Gion Yuyama is on your left.
On your left
Look for
祇園ゆやま
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園ゆやま京都府京都市東山区新橋通り花見小路東入 ルアートハイツ1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0000 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 20 minutes by taxi from Kyoto Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 260 m, about 5 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Yuyama cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
When is Gion Yuyama closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to Gion Yuyama?
Gion-shijo Station, about 6 minutes on foot (510 m). Higashiyama Station is about 8 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.