Kyoryori Ueno
京料理うえの
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 11 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥13,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,600
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 33 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 25
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,000 (on Tabelog), 17% below the ¥15,600 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥5,000 (on Tabelog) is 37% below the ¥8,000 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Hot Pepper Gourmet and Ikyu Restaurant; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 35 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,000, 62% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥13,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥5,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konno | — | ¥25,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 6 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Mon |
| Hayakawa Honten | — | ¥17,200 | ¥15,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Kyoryori Ueno | — | ¥13,000 | ¥5,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 11 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Sushi Yoshi | — | ¥14,300 | ¥8,800 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Kaiga no Ryori | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 9 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Atoll Terrasse Kamogawa | — | ¥8,800 | ¥5,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Tue, Sat, 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, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Kyoryori Ueno
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Hot Pepper Gourmet or Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5868-7318 (+81-50-5868-7318 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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.
Lunch Only Steamed Grilled Eel Gozen
Lunch
- Eel
¥5,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
Cheapest
Only Lunch Steamed and Grilled Premium Unagi Gozen
Lunch
- Eel
¥6,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
¥1,000 more than the one above
Lunch Only Ueno Lunch Kaiseki
Lunch
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥7,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥1,000 more than the one above
Lunch & Dinner Kaiseki Course
2 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥6,000 more than the one above
Lunch & Dinner Soft-Shelled Turtle Course
2 hr at the table
- Sashimi
What is served (9)
- Appetizers
- Soft-Shelled Turtle Jelly
- Soft-Shelled Turtle with Red Sake
- Soft-Shelled Turtle Sashimi
- Fried Soft-Shelled Turtle
- Soft-Shelled Turtle Salad
- Soft-Shelled Turtle Hot Pot
- Soft-Shelled Turtle Rice Porridge
- Dessert
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Ueno Lunch Kaiseki
Lunch
- Kaiseki
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Shabu-Shabu "15,000 Yen Course" Enjoyable Shabu-Shabu Course from Appetizers to Desserts
- Shabu-shabu
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥2,000 more than the one above
Lunch & Dinner Tetchiri Course
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥5,000 more than the one above
Lunch & Dinner Kaiseki Cuisine Course
- Kaiseki
¥23,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥3,000 more than the one above
Lunch & Dinner Hamo Kaiseki Course [June to Mid-October
10 dishes
- Kaiseki
¥23,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
Soft-Shelled Turtle Course
Lunch/Dinner
¥23,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
Shabu-Shabu " Course" Enjoy Sashimi, Salad, and Shabu-Shabu to Your Heart's Content
- Shabu-shabu
- Sashimi
¥23,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Service charge | Regarding the service charge at Kyoryori Ueno, please note that a service fee will be added to your bill. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 35, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 30 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking area outside restaurant. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
Getting there
11 min walk (890 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 14 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 380 m.
- Turn right and walk 70 m.
- Bear left at Page One and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 10 m.
You arrive at Kyoryori Ueno.
Look for
京料理うえの
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京料理うえの京都府京都市東山区上弁天町427-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 427-2 Kamibentencho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0822 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 10 minutes on foot from Keihan "Gion Shijo" Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 240 m, about 4 min walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 410 m, about 7 min walk
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 810 m, about 13 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kyoryori Ueno cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (Regarding the service charge at Kyoryori Ueno, please note that a service fee will be added to your bill.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Kyoryori Ueno?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kyoryori Ueno?
Gion-shijo Station, about 11 minutes on foot (890 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 15 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.