Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen
French in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #9of 23 French restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥26,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,300
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: TableCheck
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 4
Inside 6
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen is 9th of the 23 French restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥26,500 (on Tabelog), 73% above the ¥15,300 median of the 21 French restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥11,000 (on Tabelog) is about the same as the ¥10,700 median of 21. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide). From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 32 of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥11,000, 58% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥11,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥30,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
French 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| comme ci comme ca | — | ¥15,500 | ¥15,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 12 min, Higashiyama | Mon, Tue |
| Dominique Bouchet Kyoto Le RESTAURANT | — | ¥20,000 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Keage | Wed |
| Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen | — | ¥26,500 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 5 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Danbata | — | ¥16,000 | ¥10,000 | Limited from abroad | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Tue |
| Nouvelle Époque, Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei | — | ¥17,000 | ¥7,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 15 min, Keage | Wed |
| Gion Plum | — | ¥14,300 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5595-0275 (+81-50-5595-0275 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch PRIX FIXE Course ◆ A refined full course selected by the chef. A supreme culinary experience from amuse-bouche to Most booked
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
What is served (9)
- Types of Amuse-Bouche
- Seasonal Appetizers
- Today's Fish Dish
- Chef's Special Meat Dish
- Additional Option: Cheese Selection (Available upon request)
- Palate Cleanser Granita
- Pastry Chef's Special Dessert
- Mignardises (Petit Fours)
- Coffee or Tea
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., +12% service charge, ≈$70
Cheapest
Dinner Tasting Menu ◆ A supreme full course featuring the essence of Jean-Georges. A feast of gourmet dishes including t
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Caviar
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (9)
- Jean-Georges Signature Caviar Dish
- Seasonal Crudo (Chilled Fresh Fish)
- Chef's Recommended Warm Appetizer
- Today's Fresh Fish Dish
- Today's Main Meat Dish
- Palate Cleanser Granita
- Pastry Chef's Special Dessert
- Mignardises (Petits Fours)
- Coffee or Tea
¥26,500
per person, tax incl., +12% service charge, ≈$180
¥15,500 more than the one above
Dinner Tasting Menu ◆ A Supreme Full Course Featuring the Essence of Jean-Georges. A Feast of Gourmet Dishes Including SMost booked
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Caviar
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (9)
- Jean-Georges Signature Caviar Dish
- Seasonal Crudo (Chilled Fresh Fish)
- Chef's Recommended Warm Appetizer
- Today's Fresh Fish Dish
- Today's Main Meat Dish
- Palate Cleanser Granita
- Pastry Chef's Special Dessert
- Mignardises (Petits Fours)
- Coffee or Tea
¥30,000
per person, tax incl., +12% service charge, ≈$200
¥3,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 07:30–10:00, 12:00–13:30, 17:30–20:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:30–10:00, 12:00–13:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30–10:00, 12:00–13:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30–10:00, 12:00–13:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Friday | 07:30–10:00, 12:00–13:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Saturday | 07:30–10:00, 12:00–13:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Sunday | 07:30–10:00, 12:00–13:30, 17:30–20:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 36 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hotel restaurant, Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Open terrace, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | March 2023 |
Getting there
5 min walk (360 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 9.
Also near: Sanjo: 6 min · Sanjō Keihan: 6 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 60 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 130 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Turn right onto Shinmonzen-dori and walk 30 m.
You arrive at Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen.
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京都府京都市東山区新門前通西之町235 The Shinmonzen
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 235 Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Sanjo Keihan Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 460 m, about 8 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 730 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred French restaurants in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (360 m). Sanjō Keihan Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen have a Michelin star?
Yes. Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.