Kani Jenu Gion
かにじぇんぬ 祇園
Crab in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- 94%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a lower dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 5
Entrance 2
Tabelog has no rating for Kani Jenu Gion yet; it opened in October 2026. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥40,000–49,999) is higher than that of 94% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 2 of the 9 crab restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥30,000, 25% below its dinner budget), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms |
How to book Kani Jenu Gion
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5570-7640 (+81-50-5570-7640 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Live Snow Crab Course (Until Early November) from
2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Snow crab
¥35,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$230
Cheapest
Live King Crab Course (Available Year-Round) from
2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- King crab
¥55,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$370
¥20,000 more than the one above
Special Kyoto Matsuba Course
2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Snow crab
¥60,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$400
¥5,000 more than the one above
Special Selected Kyoto Matsuba and Seiko Crab Course: 1kg+ Size, 1 Per Person (from Early November to End of December) S
2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Snow crab
¥65,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$430
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 18 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Smart casual is recommended. |
| Drinks | Particular about wine |
| Opened | October 2026 |
Getting there
5 min walk (410 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 7.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 8 min · Sanjō Keihan: 9 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 7 and walk east for 180 m.
- Bear left at Tsujiri and walk 70 m.
- Bear left at Tully's Coffee and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
Kani Jenu Gion is on your right.
On your right
Look for
かにじぇんぬ 祇園
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
かにじぇんぬ 祇園京都府京都市東山区祇園町北側279-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 279-5 Gionmachi Kitagawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0073 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 230 m, about 4 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kani Jenu Gion cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person and lunch at ¥30,000–39,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kani Jenu Gion closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Kani Jenu Gion?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kani Jenu Gion?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (410 m). Sanjō Keihan Station is about 10 minutes away.
Does Kani Jenu Gion have a dress code?
Smart casual is recommended.
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.