Igarashi
いがらし
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 18% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 21% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 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 ¥15,000, 25% below its dinner budget), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsudaro | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Gion Roka | — | ¥24,000 | ¥5,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 9 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Mokubei | — | ¥24,200 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Saami | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥9,487 | Online, Japanese only | — | 14 min, Higashiyama | — |
| Igarashi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Sanso Kyoyamato | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★★ | 13 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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier, Tatami room |
How to book Igarashi
- Call 075-525-1734 (+81-75-525-1734 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Higashiyama TsukasaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.23
Kappo HassunGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 4.10
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 listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person. See the page
Course
コース
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 31 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 16 people |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area All seats are non-smoking, but there is a smoking area 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, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Sommelier available |
Getting there
4 min walk (310 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 6 min · Sanjō Keihan: 10 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 40 m.
Igarashi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
いがらし
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
いがらし京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-125
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-125 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 290 m, about 5 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Igarashi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Igarashi closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Igarashi?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Igarashi?
Gion-shijo Station, about 4 minutes on foot (310 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 9 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.