Nakamura Ro
中村楼
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 9 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥20,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,150
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 3
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥20,000 (on Ikyu), 10% above the ¥18,150 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,655 (on Tabelog) is about the same as the ¥6,900 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, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,655, 67% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥6,655 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥9,680 on both Tabelog 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsuneo | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Nakamura Ro | — | ¥20,000 | ¥6,655 | Online, Japanese only | — | 9 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Oito | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Phone only | Bib Gourmand | 3 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Shirakawa Tamura | — | ¥19,500 | ¥11,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Sanjō Keihan | Sun |
| Gion Tsubaki | — | ¥22,000 | ¥7,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Shirakawa Namisato | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | 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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Nakamura Ro
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-561-0016 (+81-75-561-0016 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
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Enjoy "Gion Tofu" in an atmosphere with a 480-year historyMost booked
Dengaku Bento
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- Sea urchin
- Sashimi
- Nigiri sushi
- Eel
- Duck
¥6,655
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
9 Dishes "Casual Lunch Kaiseki" Course - A casual lunch kaiseki experience savoring seasonal ingredients while feeling tMost booked
Lunch · 9 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Sea urchin
- Abalone
¥9,680
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥3,025 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Private room usage: 18% service charge; Non-private rooms: 10% during lunch and 15% during dinner. Store Name: Nakamura Ro Cuisine: Japanese |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–18:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–18:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–18:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–18:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–18:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–18:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 100 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking area available |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
Getting there
9 min walk (680 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 7.
Also near: Higashiyama (Exit 1): 12 min · Sanjō Keihan: 14 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 7 and walk east for 180 m.
- Bear left at Tsujiri and walk 240 m.
- Bear left at OMO5 Kyoto Gion and walk 30 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Bear left and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
You arrive at Nakamura Ro.
Look for
中村楼
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
中村楼京都府京都市東山区祇園町 八坂神社鳥居
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | About 10 minutes walk from Exit 6 of Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 70 m, about 2 min walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 330 m, about 6 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Nakamura Ro cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Private room usage: 18% service charge; Non-private rooms: 10% during lunch and 15% during dinner. Store Name: Nakamura Ro Cuisine: Japanese) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Nakamura Ro closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Nakamura Ro?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Nakamura Ro?
Gion-shijo Station, about 9 minutes on foot (680 m). Higashiyama Station is about 12 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.