Mokubei
杢兵衛
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥24,200least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,150
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 4
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥24,200 (on Pocket Concierge), 33% above the ¥18,150 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥24,200 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥30,250 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kappou Yoshizen | — | ¥17,000 | ¥17,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Pontocho Misogigawa | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥13,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Sanjo | Tue |
| Tsudaro | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Gion Roka | — | ¥24,000 | ¥5,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 9 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Mokubei | — | ¥24,200 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Saami | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥9,487 | Online, Japanese only | — | 14 min, Higashiyama | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Mokubei
- 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 075-525-0115 (+81-75-525-0115 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kyoto.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Omakase Course
Dinner
¥24,200
per person, ≈$160
Cheapest
Special Omakase Course
Dinner
¥30,250
per person, ≈$200
¥6,050 more than the one above
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, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–19:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–13:00, 18:00–19:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–13:00, 18:00–19:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–13:00, 18:00–19:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–13:00, 18:00–19:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 40 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area Counter seats non-smoking 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 |
| Setting | Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine |
Getting there
5 min walk (370 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 8 min · Sanjō Keihan: 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 180 m.
- Turn left onto Hanami-koji and walk 50 m.
Mokubei is on your left.
On your left
Look for
杢兵衛
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
杢兵衛京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-120
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-120 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 10 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 400 m, about 7 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Mokubei is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Mokubei in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Mokubei cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Mokubei closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Mokubei?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Mokubei?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (370 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 9 minutes away.
Is Mokubei in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Mokubei is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.