Otonari Kukuzen
おとなり栩栩膳
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 60% of its kaiseki restaurants. 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 less expensive lunch (from ¥4,000, 73% below its dinner budget), and a late dinner (open until 2:00 a.m.).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gion Asadaya | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Sanjō Keihan | — |
| Pontocho Ishihara | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Sanjo | — |
| Ueyanagi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Kisaragi Takashi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 8 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Otonari Kukuzen | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Hibiki | — | ¥12,100 | ¥6,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Sanjō Keihan | 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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Otonari Kukuzen
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-561-9900 (+81-75-561-9900 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
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥4,000–4,999 per person |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–13:30, 17:30–02:00 (next day) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–13:30, 17:30–02:00 (next day) |
| Wednesday | 11:30–13:30, 17:30–02:00 (next day) |
| Thursday | 11:30–13:30, 17:30–02:00 (next day) |
| Friday | 11:30–13:30, 17:30–02:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | 11:30–13:30, 17:30–02:00 (next day) |
| Sunday | 11:30–13:30, 17:30–02:00 (next day) |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 30 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | − |
| Dress code | none |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available |
Getting there
5 min walk (360 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 7 min · Sanjō Keihan: 12 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 6 and walk east for 70 m.
- Turn right onto Yamato-ohji and walk 90 m.
- Turn left at Laonn Inn and walk 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Otonari Kukuzen.
Look for
おとなり栩栩膳
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
おとなり栩栩膳京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-123
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-123 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Keihan Gion Shijo Station, 7 minutes walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 400 m, about 7 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Otonari Kukuzen cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥4,000–4,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Otonari Kukuzen?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (360 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Otonari Kukuzen have a dress code?
none
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.