Le Chene
ルシェーヌ (長楽館)
French in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 10 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #6of 23 French restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥20,570least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,150
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Le Chene is 6th of the 23 French restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 19th of 63 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥20,570 (on Ikyu), 13% above the ¥18,150 median of the 21 French restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥12,100 (on Ikyu) is 10% above the ¥11,000 median of 21. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 32 of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥12,100, 41% below its least expensive dinner course), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ito | #14 | ¥15,000 | ¥6,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Higashiyama | Mon |
| Gion 245 | #16 | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Sanjō Keihan | — |
| Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji | #17 | ¥18,150 | ¥9,680 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ | 15 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Le Chene | #19 | ¥20,570 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 10 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| comme ci comme ca | — | ¥15,500 | ¥15,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 12 min, Higashiyama | Mon, Tue |
| Dominique Bouchet Kyoto Le RESTAURANT | — | ¥20,000 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Keage | Wed |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Le Chene
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5890-4365 (+81-50-5890-4365 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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 listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Petit Canard
Lunch
¥20,570
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$140
Cheapest
Canard
Lunch
¥30,250
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
¥9,680 more than the one above
Canard
Dinner
¥30,250
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
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 |
| Service charge | A separate service charge of 10% will be applied (15% during the New Year period from December 31 to January 5). The price including the service charge is detailed in the notes section. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Tuesdays and one irregular day each month | 11:30 - 15:30 (Last entry at 14:00), 17:30 - 22:00 (Last entry at 19:30) |
|---|
- ■Closed on
- ■Business hours
- • Lunch
- • Dinner
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-12s may be limited. Check when you book |
| Dress code | We kindly ask that guests refrain from wearing extremely casual attire such as sandals or distressed jeans during dinner service. |
| Setting | Hotel restaurant, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available, English-speaking staff |
Getting there
10 min walk (790 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Higashiyama (Exit 1): 14 min · Sanjō Keihan: 16 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 180 m.
- Bear left and walk 270 m.
Le Chene is on your left.
On your left
Look for
ルシェーヌ (長楽館)
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
ルシェーヌ (長楽館)京都府京都市東山区八坂鳥居前東入円山町604 長楽館
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 604 -, Kyoto 605-0071 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | If you are coming by car, there are approximately 10 parking spaces available in front of the main entrance on the east side. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 150 m, about 3 min walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 280 m, about 5 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Le Chene cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (A separate service charge of 10% will be applied (15% during the New Year period from December 31 to January 5). The price including the service charge is detailed in the notes section.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Le Chene have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Le Chene?
Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-12s may be limited. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Le Chene?
Gion-shijo Station, about 10 minutes on foot (790 m). Higashiyama Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Le Chene have a dress code?
We kindly ask that guests refrain from wearing extremely casual attire such as sandals or distressed jeans during dinner service.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.