Miyagawa Cho Suilen
宮川町 水簾
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 2 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥20,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,457
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 22 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥20,000 (on Ikyu), 15% above the ¥17,457 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥10,000 (on Ikyu) is 19% above the ¥8,400 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (10 of its 20 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 50% below its least expensive dinner course), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenninji Gion Maruyama | — | ¥37,950 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ | 8 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Kuro Kyoto | — | ¥9,680 | ¥3,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 13 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Dominique Bouchet Kyoto Le RESTAURANT | — | ¥20,000 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Keage | Wed |
| Jingu Michi Jin | — | ¥12,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Higashiyama | Wed |
| Miyagawa Cho Suilen | — | ¥20,000 | ¥10,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Gion Gozukon | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Miyagawa Cho Suilen
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-748-1988 (+81-75-748-1988 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 sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Lunch course
【昼のメニュー】全9品
Lunch · 9 dishes · 1–8 guests
- Sea urchin
- Nigiri sushi
- Eel
Drinks included
What is served (13)（menu in Japanese）
- 先附
- 甘鯛 おこわ菊菜ソース もって菊
- 胡桃豆腐 無花果 枝豆 ドライ無花果 帆立
- 造り
- 椀物
- 萩真丈【銀杏、小豆、海老】平茸 生姜
- 八寸
- 梭子魚小袖寿司 木の子酢 銀杏 子持ち鮎甘露煮 零余子 新生姜
- 梨サーモン巻き 鰻玉 すすき【三度豆あられ】
- 油
- 太刀魚 太刀魚出汁 万願寺唐辛子 加茂茄子
- 食事
- ご飯
¥10,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Lunch course
【顔合せ特別プラン】
Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Sea urchin
- Sashimi
What is served (10)（menu in Japanese）
- 先附2品
- お椀
- お造り
- 八寸
- 油
- 食事
- ご飯
- ちりめん山椒・出汁巻・香の物
- 赤出し
- デザート
¥13,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
¥3,000 more than the one above
Lunch course
【贅沢コース】
Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Sea urchin
¥13,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
Lunch course
【京都美食めぐり（夏）2026】特別限定ランチコース
Lunch · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥13,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
Dinner course
【夜のメニュー】全12品
Dinner · 12 dishes · 1–8 guests
- Sea urchin
- Salmon roe
- Matsutake mushroom
- Nigiri sushi
- Eel
- Wagyu
Drinks included
What is served (16)（menu in Japanese）
- 先附
- 甘鯛 おこわ菊菜ソース もって菊
- 胡桃豆腐 無花果 枝豆 ドライ無花果 帆立
- 小鍋
- 豚の角煮 薩摩芋 青梗菜 人参
- 造り
- 鱧焼霜 梅肉醤油
- かんぱち 昆布ポン酢
- 剣先烏賊 いくら 塩
- 椀物
- 萩真丈【銀杏、小豆、海老】 松茸 生姜
- 八寸
- 梭子魚小袖寿司 木の子酢 銀杏 子持ち鮎甘露煮 零余子 新生姜
- 梨サーモン巻き 鰻玉 すすき【三度豆あられ】
- 油
- 太刀魚 太刀魚出汁 万願寺唐辛子 加茂茄子
¥20,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥7,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
【京都美食めぐり（夏）2026】ラグジュアリーコース
Dinner · 1–8 guests
¥25,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$170
¥5,000 more than the one above
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 |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Opened | May 2012 |
Getting there
2 min walk (120 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 5 min · Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 5): 8 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 1 and walk south-west for 20 m.
- Turn left onto Kawabata Street and walk 70 m.
Miyagawa Cho Suilen is on your left.
On your left
Look for
宮川町 水簾
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
宮川町 水簾京都府京都市東山区宮川筋2-253
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-253 Miyagawasuji 1-chome Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0801 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 5-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
From the restaurant's website
| Executive chef | 島谷 宗宏 |
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As stated on suiren-group.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Miyagawa Cho Suilen cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Miyagawa Cho Suilen closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Miyagawa Cho Suilen?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Miyagawa Cho Suilen?
Gion-shijo Station, about 2 minutes on foot (120 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 6 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.