Maeda
前田
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #22of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- 94%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a lower dinner budget
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Maeda is 22nd of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 41st of 332 in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥40,000–49,999) is higher than that of 94% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and higher than that of 92% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 33 in Kyoto in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a late dinner (open until 23:00) and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodaiji Wakuden | #34 | ¥55,000 | ¥33,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 11 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Hyotei | #35 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★★ · Bronze 2024 · Tabelog 100 2023 | 6 min, Keage | Wed |
| Sumibi Kappo Ifuki | #39 | ¥33,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Ankyu | #40 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2025 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Maeda | #41 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Matayoshi | #47 | ¥36,000 | ¥20,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
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 | |
| House rules | Photography is not allowed |
How to book Maeda
- Call 075-525-5577 (+81-75-525-5577 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
Niku no Takumi MiyoshiGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥60,000–79,999, Tabelog 4.46
MizaiGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥60,000–79,999, Tabelog 4.27
Higashiyama TsukasaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.23
Kappo HassunGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 4.10
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥40,000–49,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Spacious seating |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Opened | September 2012 |
Getting there
3 min walk (270 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 7 min · Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 5): 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 Donguri Street and walk 140 m.
Maeda is on your left.
On your left
Look for
前田
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
前田京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-118 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-118 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
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| Directions | Taxi from Kyoto. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 460 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Maeda cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Maeda closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Maeda?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Maeda?
Gion-shijo Station, about 3 minutes on foot (270 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 8 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.