Kawabata
川ばた
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 10 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥29,700least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,520
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 2
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥29,700 (on Ikyu), 105% above the ¥14,520 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. 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 seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥40,700 on both Ikyu and its website.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omakase Kappou Izutsuya | — | ¥22,770 | ¥5,693 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Kawabata | — | ¥29,700 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| East End Gion | — | ¥16,500 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Steak House Ashiya | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 13 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Mon, Tue |
| Gion Manyoken Honten | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
| Gion Asadaya | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Sanjō Keihan | — |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Kawabata
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-744-0509 (+81-75-744-0509 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining 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
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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
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Dinner course
大将厳選の5品
Dinner · 5 dishes · 2–6 guests
¥29,700
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
Cheapest
Dinner course
すっぽんコース
Dinner · 2–6 guests
¥36,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$240
¥6,600 more than the one above
Dinner course
THE KAWABATA
Dinner · 2–6 guests
What is served (1)（menu in Japanese）
- 八寸、椀もの、造り、焼物、デザートなど10品
¥38,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$260
¥2,200 more than the one above
Dinner course
近江牛コース
Dinner · 2–6 guests
- Wagyu
- Shabu-shabu
- Sashimi
¥40,700
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$270
¥2,200 more than the one above
Dinner course
冬期限定 ふぐづくし
Dinner · 2–6 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
¥40,700
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$270
Dinner course
居山 IZAN
Dinner · 2–6 guests
¥52,800
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$350
¥12,100 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not 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 | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please wear at least smart casual clothing. (Please refrain from wearing excessively casual clothing.) |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
Getting there
10 min walk (830 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 14 min · Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 5): 17 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 1 and walk north-east for 10 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven onto Donguri Street and walk 110 m.
- Turn right onto Donguri Street and walk 180 m.
- Turn right and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 380 m.
- Turn right and walk 70 m.
Kawabata is on your right.
On your right
Look for
川ばた
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
川ばた京都府京都市東山区下河原町通八坂鳥居前下ル2丁目上弁天町428-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 428-2 Shimokawaracho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0825 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 15 minutes walk from Gion Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 240 m, about 4 min walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 390 m, about 7 min walk
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 830 m, about 13 min walk
From the restaurant's website
| Owner | 川溿 康嗣 |
|---|
As stated on kawabata-kyoto.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kawabata cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Kawabata?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kawabata?
Gion-shijo Station, about 10 minutes on foot (830 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 15 minutes away.
Does Kawabata have a dress code?
Please wear at least smart casual clothing. (Please refrain from wearing excessively casual clothing.)
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.