Kaiga no Ryori
絵画の料理
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 9 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 22 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 14
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 online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayakawa Honten | — | ¥17,200 | ¥15,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Kyoryori Ueno | — | ¥13,000 | ¥5,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 11 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Sushi Yoshi | — | ¥14,300 | ¥8,800 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Kaiga no Ryori | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 9 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Atoll Terrasse Kamogawa | — | ¥8,800 | ¥5,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Tue, Sat, Sun |
| Gion Matsumuro | — | ¥13,000 | ¥7,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Sanjo | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English, Chinese (simplified) |
|---|---|
| Staff | English, Chinese |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Kaiga no Ryori
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-746-7769 (+81-75-746-7769 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kyoto.
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
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥3,000–3,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 40 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Multilingual menu available (English, Simplified Chinese), Multilingual staff available (English, Chinese) |
| Opened | December 2025 |
Getting there
9 min walk (720 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 12 min · Higashiyama (Exit 1): 13 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 130 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
Kaiga no Ryori is on your right.
On your right
Look for
絵画の料理
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
絵画の料理京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側501-3
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 501-3 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
|
| Directions | 5-minute walk from Gion Shijo Bus Stop. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 170 m, about 3 min walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 270 m, about 5 min walk
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 990 m, about 16 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kaiga no Ryori cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥3,000–3,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Kaiga no Ryori have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English and Chinese (simplified).
When is Kaiga no Ryori closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Kaiga no Ryori?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kaiga no Ryori?
Gion-shijo Station, about 9 minutes on foot (720 m). Higashiyama Station is about 13 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.