Kon
今
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #28of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥5,280least expensive lunch course; median ¥16,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 1
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Kon is 28th of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 57th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive lunch course is ¥5,280 (on Tabelog), 68% below the ¥16,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2 or 4), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥5,280 on both Tabelog and Pocket Concierge; ¥6,380 on both Tabelog and Pocket Concierge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizuno | #48 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 6 min, Sanjō Keihan | Sun |
| Gion Endo | #55 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Kida | #56 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2023 | 6 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Kon | #57 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥5,280 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Suetomo | #58 | ¥36,300 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (Tableall) | Bronze 2022 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 7 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Fukushi | #62 | ¥28,800 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2023 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
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 | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Kon
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Soft-Shelled Turtle Ramen Set - No First-Time Visitors Allowed, Enjoy the Popular Menu at "Gion Kon
Lunch · 4 dishes · 1 hr at the table · 1–10 guests
- Nigiri sushi
¥5,280
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
If you want to experience "Gion Kon", this is highly recommended!Most booked
Eel Set
Lunch · 5 dishes · 1 hr at the table · 1–10 guests
- Eel
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥6,380
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
¥1,100 more than the one above
Duck and Pepper Hot Pot
Hot Pot Course
5 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–10 guests
- Duck
- Sashimi
What is served (5)
- Appetizer
- Sashimi
- Hot Pot
- Noodle or Rice Porridge (for the last dish)
- Dessert
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥5,720 more than the one above
Beef and Sichuan Pepper Hot Pot
Hot Pot Course
5 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–10 guests
- Beef
- Sashimi
What is served (5)
- Appetizer
- Sashimi
- Hot Pot
- Rice or Noodle Dish (for the last course)
- Dessert
¥15,730
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥3,630 more than the one above
Soft-Shelled Turtle Hot PotMost booked
Hot Pot Course
5 dishes · 1–10 guests
- Sashimi
¥19,965
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥4,235 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
- Dinner service is by reservation only.
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 26 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 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. |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
Getting there
5 min walk (370 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 7 min · Sanjō Keihan: 11 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 40 m.
Kon is on your right.
On your right
Look for
今
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
今京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-6
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-6 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Keihan Railway/Gion Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 280 m, about 5 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kon cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Kon?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (370 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 9 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.