Matsuoka
まつおか
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Kiyomizu-Gojō Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 1
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 60% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, and a late dinner (open until midnight).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jojoen Yugen Tei Kyoto | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Karasuma | — |
| Chimoto | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Kappou Taira | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Shijō | Mon |
| Kyoryori Honke Tankuma Honten | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Sumibi Steak Sakai Kyoto Sanjo | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Karasuma Oike | Wed |
| Matsuoka | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Wed |
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 |
How to book Matsuoka
- Call 075-531-0233 (+81-75-531-0233 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
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Friday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Sunday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| 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, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Opened | April 2012 |
Getting there
6 min walk (490 m) from Kiyomizu-Gojō Station, Exit 5.
Also near: Gion-shijo (Exit 1): 7 min · Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 10 min
- Leave Kiyomizu-Gojō Station by Exit 5 and walk north for 180 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
- Bear right and walk 180 m.
You arrive at Matsuoka.
Look for
まつおか
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
まつおか京都府京都市東山区松原通大和大路西入ル弓矢町25
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 25 -, Kyoto 605-0817 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 387 meters from Kiyomizu Gojo. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Matsuoka cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Matsuoka closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Matsuoka?
Kiyomizu-Gojō Station, about 6 minutes on foot (490 m). Gion-shijo Station is about 10 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.