Kiwami
高台寺 極‐KIWAMI‐
French in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 12 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥18,150least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and WednesdaysBook by phone
All 8 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 1
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥18,150 (on Ikyu), 25% above the ¥14,500 median of the 21 French restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 32 of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
French 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 Okumura | — | ¥14,520 | ¥7,865 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
| Atoll Terrasse Kamogawa | — | ¥8,800 | ¥5,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Tue, Sat, Sun |
| Grill Green | — | ¥14,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Fri, Sun |
| Gion Manyoken Honten | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
| Kiwami | — | ¥18,150 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 12 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Tue, Wed |
| Gion Fukuyama | — | ¥18,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
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, Sommelier |
How to book Kiwami
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-551-3122 (+81-75-551-3122 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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? French restaurants nearby you can book online
Shimmonzen YonemuraGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.98
Yamaji YosukeGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.72
Restaurant Hiramatsu KodaijiGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 3.63
Le CheneGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.62
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
【プレミアムディナー】この日限りのフルコース全7品
Dinner · 7 dishes · 1–4 guests
- Caviar
- Abalone
- Lobster
- Wagyu
Drinks included
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- 北海道産海胆と滑らかなコンソメジュレ
- 秋鯖のマリネと安納芋 燻製香のクリームチーズ キャビアと共に
- 長崎県産ハタと鮑のフィルム包み 秋の味覚 柚子の香りと共に
- オマール海老のロティ 九条葱と軽やかな甲殻類のソース
- お口直しのグラニテ
- 黒毛和牛フィレ肉の低温キュイ 里芋と茸のグラチネ 焙じ茶”雁ヶ音”の薫り
- 巨峰とフロマージュブランのムース ラベンダーの香りのジュレとスープ
- 食後のお茶菓子 お飲み物と共に
¥18,150
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 11, including 11 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Some smoking areas available |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
Getting there
12 min walk (940 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 15 min · Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 5): 16 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 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 170 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart and walk 140 m.
Kiwami is on your right.
On your right
Look for
高台寺 極‐KIWAMI‐
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
高台寺 極‐KIWAMI‐京都府京都市東山区金園町400-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 400-1 Kinencho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0828 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 12-minute walk from Keihan Electric Railway "Gion Shijo" station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 310 m, about 5 min walk
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 740 m, about 12 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kiwami cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kiwami closed?
It is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Kiwami?
Gion-shijo Station, about 12 minutes on foot (940 m). Kiyomizu-Gojō Station is about 16 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.