Kenninji Gion Maruyama
建仁寺 祇園 丸山
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 8 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥37,950least expensive dinner course; median ¥19,800
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed TuesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 16 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 4
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥37,950 (on Pocket Concierge), 92% above the ¥19,800 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥15,000 (on its website) is 72% above the ¥8,701 median of 21. Its record: two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 18 in Kyoto in this guide). From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and TableCheck; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥15,000, 60% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥18,975 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥25,300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuzuya Ryokan Isshin Kyo | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Kenninji Gion Maruyama | — | ¥37,950 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ | 8 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Kuro Kyoto | — | ¥9,680 | ¥3,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 13 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Kodaiji Jugyuan | — | ¥37,950 | ¥25,300 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ | 15 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Dominique Bouchet Kyoto Le RESTAURANT | — | ¥20,000 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Keage | Wed |
| Jingu Michi Jin | — | ¥12,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Higashiyama | Wed |
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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Kenninji Gion Maruyama
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or TableCheck, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-525-0009 (+81-75-525-0009 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 listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Kaiseki course -15,000 yen -
Lunch
¥18,975
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
Cheapest
Kaiseki course -20,000 yen -
Lunch
¥25,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$170
¥6,325 more than the one above
【Apr-Oct】Seasonal cuisine course -30,000 yen -
Lunch
¥37,950
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$250
¥12,650 more than the one above
【Apr-Oct】Seasonal cuisine course -30,000 yen -
Lunch
¥37,950
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$250
【Apr-Oct】Seasonal cuisine course -30,000 yen -
Dinner
¥37,950
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$250
【Apr-Oct】Seasonal cuisine course -30,000 yen -
Dinner
¥37,950
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$250
Seasonal cuisine course -40,000 yen -
Lunch
¥50,600
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$340
¥12,650 more than the one above
Seasonal cuisine course -40,000 yen -
Dinner
¥50,600
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$340
Seasonal cuisine course -50,000 yen -
Lunch
¥63,250
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$420
¥12,650 more than the one above
Seasonal cuisine course -50,000 yen -
Dinner
¥63,250
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$420
Seasonal cuisine course -60,000 yen -
Lunch
¥75,900
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$510
¥12,650 more than the one above
Seasonal cuisine course -60,000 yen -
Dinner
¥75,900
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$510
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
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, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–13:00, 17:00–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00–13:00, 17:00–19:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–13:00, 17:00–19:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–13:00, 17:00–19:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–13:00, 17:00–19:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–13:00, 17:00–19:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Shorts and bare feet are not allowed. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
Getting there
8 min walk (670 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 5): 10 min · Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 12 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 Yamato-ohji and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 150 m.
- Turn right and walk 160 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Turn left onto Yasaka-dori and walk 90 m.
Kenninji Gion Maruyama is on your right.
On your right
Look for
建仁寺 祇園 丸山
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
建仁寺 祇園 丸山京都府京都市東山区小松町566-15
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 566-15 Komatsucho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0811 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from the bus stop "Shimizu-michi". |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
Kenninji Gion Maruyama has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Kenninji Gion Maruyama in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kenninji Gion Maruyama 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.
When is Kenninji Gion Maruyama closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays.
Can I bring children to Kenninji Gion Maruyama?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kenninji Gion Maruyama?
Gion-shijo Station, about 8 minutes on foot (670 m). Kiyomizu-Gojō Station is about 10 minutes away.
Does Kenninji Gion Maruyama have a dress code?
Shorts and bare feet are not allowed.
Does Kenninji Gion Maruyama have a Michelin star?
Yes. Kenninji Gion Maruyama has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.