Japanese Cuisine Sakashita
日本料理 坂下
Kaiseki in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto, 21 min walk from Chayama·Kyōto-Geijutsudaigaku Station
Our analysis
- ¥12,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,600
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 1
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥12,000 (on Tabelog), 23% below the ¥15,600 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥4,000 (on Ikyu) is 49% below the ¥7,865 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), a less expensive lunch (from ¥4,000, 67% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥12,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥4,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryozanpaku | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 7 min, Demachiyanagi | Sun |
| Shikibu | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | Mon |
| Han Han | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | Mon, Sun |
| Rakuzen Kakinuma | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | Mon |
| Japanese Cuisine Sakashita | — | ¥12,000 | ¥4,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 21 min, Chayama·Kyōto-Geijutsudaigaku | — |
| Totoyoshi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 8 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | Wed |
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 | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Japanese Cuisine Sakashita
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-755-8393 (+81-75-755-8393 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Kappo ShinatomiShimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.65
Shimogamo SaryoShimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.59
NakazenShimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.62
Kyoto Tempura Endo Okazaki teiShimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.40
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Seasonal Dim Sum
5 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥4,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
Cheapest
Lunch Tempura Kaiseki
Lunch · 8 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Tempura
- Kaiseki
¥8,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥4,000 more than the one above
Lunch Unagi Kaiseki
Lunch · 8 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Eel
- Kaiseki
¥8,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
Evening Kaiseki Cuisine Course with Approximately 8 Dishes
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥4,000 more than the one above
Evening Kaiseki Cuisine Course with Approximately 8 Dishes
Dinner · 8 dishes
- Kaiseki
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥10,000 more than the one above
Evening Kaiseki Cuisine Course with Approximately 8 Dishes
Dinner · 8 dishes
- Kaiseki
¥32,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$210
¥10,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥4,000–4,999 per person |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–20:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–20:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 18 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| 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 |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
| Opened | November 2023 |
Getting there
21 min walk (1,650 m) from Chayama·Kyōto-Geijutsudaigaku Station.
Also near: Mototanaka: 21 min
- Leave Chayama·Kyōto-Geijutsudaigaku Station and walk south-east for 270 m.
- Turn right and walk 580 m.
- Turn left onto Mikage Street and walk 100 m.
- Turn right and walk 380 m.
- Turn left onto Shigagoe-michi and walk 80 m.
- Turn right at Kyoto Kitashirakawa Post Office and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at World Coffee onto Shirakawa Street and walk 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 130 m.
Japanese Cuisine Sakashita is on your right.
On your right
Look for
日本料理 坂下
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
日本料理 坂下京都府京都市左京区北白川東久保田町65-3
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 65-3 Kitashirakawa Higashikubotacho Sakyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 606-8285 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - From Ginkakuji-michi, it takes about 5 minutes on foot to reach the restaurant. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion), 570 m, about 9 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Japanese Cuisine Sakashita cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥4,000–4,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Japanese Cuisine Sakashita?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Japanese Cuisine Sakashita?
Chayama·Kyōto-Geijutsudaigaku Station, about 21 minutes on foot (1,650 m). Mototanaka Station is about 20 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.