Nakamura
なかむら
Wagyu in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 2 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥13,200least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 4
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,200 (on Ikyu), 27% below the ¥18,000 median of the 21 wagyu restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 15 of the 67 wagyu restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter.
How it compares
Wagyu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gion 245 | #17 | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Sanjō Keihan | — |
| Junshin An | #20 | ¥12,100 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | — |
| Steak House Shingo | #21 | ¥18,900 | ¥8,400 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Renraku Sen | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Sanjo | — |
| Nakamura | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Steak Nikyo | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Nakamura
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-531-5865 (+81-75-531-5865 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Wagyu nearby you can book online
Gion KarokuGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.66
Dominique Bouchet Kyoto 「Le Teppanyaki」Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.65
Wagyu Ryotei bungo GionGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.13
BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE KyotoPontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.74
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)
Dinner course
【おまかせコース】8～9品
Dinner · 9 dishes · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥13,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
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 | 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 6 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Opened | July 2011 |
Getting there
2 min walk (170 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 9.
Also near: Sanjo: 5 min · Sanjō Keihan: 6 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 9 and walk north for 30 m.
- Bear left at Jam Hostel and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 50 m.
- Bear left at Panel Café and walk 60 m.
You arrive at Nakamura.
Look for
なかむら
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
なかむら京都府京都市東山区縄手通新橋下る弁財天町13番地1 祇園ホワイトビル2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1 -, Kyoto 605-0086 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from the north exit of Keihan Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 770 m, about 13 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Nakamura cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Nakamura?
Gion-shijo Station, about 2 minutes on foot (170 m). Sanjo Station is about 6 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.