Jikishinbo Saiki
直心房 さいき
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 9 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Pocket Concierge), about the same as the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥12,000 (on Ikyu) is 50% above the ¥8,000 median of 21. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter and a less expensive lunch (from ¥12,000, 27% below its least expensive dinner course). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥16,500 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥15,000 on both Pocket Concierge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itamae Kappou Chihana | — | ¥15,400 | ¥8,900 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Sushi Nakamura | — | ¥21,000 | ¥13,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Jikishinbo Saiki | — | ¥16,500 | ¥12,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 9 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| A Kyoto | — | ¥13,000 | ¥8,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Tue |
| Gion Mizuoka | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Gion Okumura | — | ¥14,520 | ¥7,865 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Jikishinbo Saiki
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-541-8630 (+81-75-541-8630 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Lunch Course
Lunch
¥15,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
Cheapest
Dinner Course
Dinner
¥16,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
¥1,500 more than the one above
Dinner Course
Dinner
¥20,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥3,500 more than the one above
[Pocket concierge limited] Special Course
Dinner
¥28,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$190
¥8,000 more than the one above
Dinner Course
Dinner
¥33,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$220
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Service charge | No charge fee |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 25 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
Getting there
9 min walk (720 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 12 min · Higashiyama (Exit 1): 14 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 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 180 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right onto Higashiōji Street and walk 20 m.
- Bear left at Imo Pi Pi and walk 70 m.
- Turn right at Dari K Gion Akishino Chocolate and walk 90 m.
Jikishinbo Saiki is on your left.
On your left
Look for
直心房 さいき
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
直心房 さいき京都府京都市東山区八坂鳥居前下ル上弁天町443-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 443-1 -, Kyoto 605-0822 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
|
| Directions | From the nearest station:. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 240 m, about 4 min walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 290 m, about 5 min walk
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 970 m, about 16 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Jikishinbo Saiki cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (No charge fee) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Jikishinbo Saiki have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
What is the nearest station to Jikishinbo Saiki?
Gion-shijo Station, about 9 minutes on foot (720 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 14 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.