Miyagawacho Saka
宮川町 さか
Italian in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥15,000 median of the 21 Italian restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 18 of the 41 Italian restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (10 of its 25 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,000 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
Italian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ristorante DONO | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥6,500 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 4 min, Higashiyama | Mon, Sun |
| Ristorante dei CACCIATORI | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Danbata | — | ¥16,000 | ¥10,000 | Limited from abroad | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Tue |
| Miyagawacho Saka | — | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Asakura | — | ¥15,000 | ¥6,000 | Phone only | — | 7 min, Sanjō Keihan | — |
| Lee ° | — | ¥13,915 | ¥3,980 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | 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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Miyagawacho Saka
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5595-3289 (+81-50-5595-3289 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
Can't get a table? Italian restaurants nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Dinner Seasonal Omakase Course A
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–24 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (7)
- Course Contents:
- Plates of Warm/Cold Appetizers
- Plate of Fish Dish
- Plate of Meat Dish
- Plate of Pasta Dish
- Dessert
- Coffee
¥15,000
per person, +10% service charge, ≈$100
Cheapest
Lunch Seasonal Omakase Course A
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 4–24 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (7)
- Course Details:
- plates of hot/cold appetizers
- plate of fish dish
- plate of meat dish
- plate of pasta
- Dessert
- Coffee
¥15,000
per person, +10% service charge, ≈$100
Dinner Seasonal Omakase Course B
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–24 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (7)
- 【Course Details】
- Appetizers (Warm/Cold)
- Fish Dish
- Meat Dish
- Pasta Dish
- Dessert
- Coffee
¥18,000
per person, +10% service charge, ≈$120
¥3,000 more than the one above
Lunch Seasonal Omakase Course B
Lunch · 7 dishes · 4–24 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥18,000
per person, ≈$120
Dinner Seasonal Omakase Course C
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–24 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (7)
- 【Course Menu】
- plates of warm/cold appetizers
- plate of fish dish
- plate of meat dish
- plate of pasta dish
- Dessert
- Coffee
¥23,000
per person, +10% service charge, ≈$150
¥5,000 more than the one above
Lunch Seasonal Omakase Course C
Lunch · 7 dishes · 4–24 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥23,000
per person, ≈$150
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Coperto: ¥880, Service Charge: 10%, Private Room Fee (2nd Floor): ¥5,000 |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 25, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 25 people |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area 1st floor counter seats, non-smoking. 2nd floor private room/smoking allowed. Additionally, there is a 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. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | There are no particular restrictions, but codes that offend others are not allowed. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Take-out |
| Opened | May 2010 |
Getting there
5 min walk (390 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 5): 6 min · Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 8 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 10 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven and walk 310 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
Miyagawacho Saka is on your right.
On your right
Look for
宮川町 さか
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
宮川町 さか京都府京都市東山区宮川筋4丁目319-1-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 319-1-5 Miyagawasuji 1-chome Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0801 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station or Kiyomizu-Gojo Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Miyagawacho Saka cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Coperto: ¥880, Service Charge: 10%, Private Room Fee (2nd Floor): ¥5,000) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Miyagawacho Saka closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Miyagawacho Saka?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Miyagawacho Saka?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (390 m). Kiyomizu-Gojō Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Miyagawacho Saka have a dress code?
There are no particular restrictions, but codes that offend others are not allowed.
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.