Pontocho Misogigawa
先斗町 禊川
French in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Sanjo Station
Our analysis
- ¥13,000least expensive lunch course; median ¥8,800
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed TuesdaysBook by phone
All 16 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 3
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥13,000 (on its website), 48% above the ¥8,800 median of the 21 French restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 32 of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8).
How it compares
French 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nouvelle Époque, Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei | — | ¥17,000 | ¥7,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 15 min, Keage | Wed |
| Gion Plum | — | ¥14,300 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Miyagawacho Saka | — | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Pontocho Misogigawa | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥13,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Sanjo | Tue |
| Yasaka | — | ¥33,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 14 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Roast Beef to French no Omise Gion Uwota | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 6 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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Pontocho Misogigawa
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-221-2270 (+81-75-221-2270 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? French restaurants nearby you can book online
Shimmonzen YonemuraGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.98
Yamaji YosukeGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.72
Restaurant Hiramatsu KodaijiGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 3.63
Le CheneGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.62
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)
Lunch course
【特選ランチ会席】スペシャリテ、魚料理、肉料理など
Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
What is served (10)（menu in Japanese）
- 【特選ランチ会席】
- 食前のお愉しみの一皿
- 前菜
- スペシャリテ
- 魚料理
- スープ
- メインディッシュ
- 純和風お茶漬け
- デザート
- ミニャルディーズ＆カフェ
¥16,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Course
【フランス会席】オーソドックスなバランスの良いコース
Dinner / Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
What is served (11)（menu in Japanese）
- 【オーソドックスなバランスの良いフランス会席コース】
- 食前のお愉しみの一皿
- 前菜
- スペシャリテ
- スープ
- 魚料理
- お口直しソルベ
- メインディッシュ
- チーズ または 純和風お茶漬け
- デセール
- ミニャルディーズ＆カフェ
¥22,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥6,000 more than the one above
Course
【シェフおすすめ会席】スペシャリテ、お魚料理、メインなど
Dinner / Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (11)（menu in Japanese）
- 食前のお愉しみの一皿
- 冷前菜
- 温前菜
- スペシャリテ
- スープ
- 魚料理
- お口直しソルベ
- メインディッシュ
- チーズ または 純和風お茶漬け
- デセール
- ミニャルディーズ＆カフェ
¥29,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$190
¥7,000 more than the one above
Course
【ステーキ会席】スペシャリテ、メインのステーキなど全7品
Dinner / Lunch · 7 dishes · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
- Wagyu
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- 【特選近江牛ステーキ会席】
- 前菜2品
- 魚料理
- スープ
- 肉料理
- デザート
¥30,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
¥1,000 more than the one above
Course
【特選会席】前菜2品、スペシャリテ、魚料理、肉料理など
Dinner / Lunch · 2 dishes · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
What is served (12)（menu in Japanese）
- フレンチレストラン「先斗町禊川」ならではの贅を極めた特選会席
- 食前のお愉しみの一皿
- 冷前菜
- 温前菜
- スペシャリテ
- スープ
- 魚料理
- お口直し
- メインディッシュ
- チーズの取り合わせ
- デザート
- ミニャルディーズ＆カフェ
¥47,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$310
¥17,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge: 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated 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. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available |
Getting there
4 min walk (280 m) from Sanjo Station.
Also near: Sanjō Keihan: 5 min · Gion-shijo (Exit 4): 6 min
- Leave Sanjo Station and walk north for 90 m.
- Turn left at Lawson and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at Coffee Yoshida onto Pontochō Alley and walk 100 m.
You arrive at Pontocho Misogigawa.
Look for
先斗町 禊川
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
先斗町 禊川京都府京都市中京区先斗町三条下ル東側
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Get off at Sanjo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 610 m, about 10 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 690 m, about 11 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Pontocho Misogigawa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Pontocho Misogigawa closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays.
What is the nearest station to Pontocho Misogigawa?
Sanjo Station, about 4 minutes on foot (280 m). Sanjō Keihan Station is about 5 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.