Kappou Yoshizen
割烹 吉膳
Also spelled Kappo Yoshizen
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 10 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥17,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥19,800
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥17,000 (on Tabelog), 14% below the ¥19,800 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Gurunavi and Ikyu Restaurant; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Guests from overseas can have a private room only with someone who speaks Japanese. Good for a seat at the counter and a private room (for 4, 6, or 8). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥17,000 on both Tabelog 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gion Shirakawa Namisato | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Sushi Kappou Miyuki | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | — |
| Kappou Yoshizen | — | ¥17,000 | ¥17,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Pontocho Misogigawa | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥13,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Sanjo | Tue |
| Tsudaro | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Gion Roka | — | ¥24,000 | ¥5,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 9 min, Gion-shijo | — |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine |
Notes to overseas guests
- Guests from overseas can have a private room only with someone who speaks Japanese.
How to book Kappou Yoshizen
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Gurunavi or Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5595-0996 (+81-50-5595-0996 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
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Evening CourseMost booked
Recommended for Gatherings
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Sashimi
¥17,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Recommended for Business Meals Lunch CourseMost booked
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- Sashimi
What is served (11)
- Course Details
- Appetizer
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Noodle Dish
- Fried Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Pickles
- Rice
- Dessert
¥17,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 18 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | BYO drinks |
| Opened | December 1989 |
Getting there
10 min walk (800 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 130 m.
- Bear right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
Kappou Yoshizen is on your right.
On your right
Look for
割烹 吉膳
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
割烹 吉膳京都府京都市東山区祇園下河原高台寺北門前通東入ル鷲尾町503-14
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 503-14 -, Kyoto 605-0072 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 10 minutes on foot from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 180 m, about 3 min walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 240 m, about 4 min walk
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 910 m, about 15 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kappou Yoshizen cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Kappou Yoshizen?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Kappou Yoshizen?
Gion-shijo Station, about 10 minutes on foot (800 m). Higashiyama Station is about 14 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.