Riki Chan Gion
りきちゃん 祇園店
Yakiniku in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- 4×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 6
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 18% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 2 of the 9 yakiniku restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a late dinner (open until 23:00), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥21,000 on Tabelog and ¥23,100 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥21,000 on Tabelog and ¥23,100 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Yakiniku restaurants in Kyoto City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinya Yakiniku Daichan | #1 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | No public phone or online | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | — | — |
| Niku Ryori Arakawa | #2 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 1 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Wed |
| Yakiniku Yamachan | #3 | ¥13,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 7 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Wed |
| Gion Karoku | #4 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 9 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| 299 | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | Tabelog 100 2026 | — | — |
| Riki Chan Gion | — | ¥21,000 | ¥21,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
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 | |
| Diet | Allergy information |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sofa seating, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Riki Chan Gion
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5869-5031 (+81-50-5869-5031 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kyoto.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Filet & Chateaubriand Course 200g (for 2 or more people)
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Beef
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (7)
- Special Beef Tongue
- Types of Kimchi
- Seasonal Grilled Vegetables
- g Tenderloin
- Soup
- Rice
- Seasonal Fruits
¥21,000
per person, ≈$140
Cheapest
Chateaubriand Course 200g
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Beef
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (7)
- Special Tongue
- Types of Kimchi
- Seasonal Grilled Vegetables
- Chateaubriand 200g
- Soup
- Rice
- Seasonal Fruits
¥21,000
per person, ≈$140
Filet Course 200g
2–6 guests
¥21,000
per person, ≈$140
On-the-Day Reservation CourseMost booked
2–6 guests
- Beef
¥21,000
per person, ≈$140
Filet Course 300g
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Beef
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (7)
- Special Beef Tongue
- Types of Kimchi
- Seasonal Grilled Vegetables
- g Tenderloin
- Soup
- Rice
- Seasonal Fruits
¥23,000
per person, ≈$150
¥2,000 more than the one above
Chateaubriand Course 300g
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Beef
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (7)
- Special Tongue
- Types of Kimchi
- Seasonal Grilled Vegetables
- Chateaubriand 300g
- Soup
- Rice
- Seasonal Fruits
¥23,000
per person, ≈$150
Beef Filet & Chateaubriand 300g Tasting Course
2–6 guests
- Beef
¥23,000
per person, ≈$150
The food
Photos the restaurant posted 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 | When using a private room, a 10% service charge will be added to your meal cost. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 13:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 13:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 30 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 18 people |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area If there are children, pregnant women, or those who wish to refrain from smoking, smoking is prohibited in all areas except for private rooms. 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 | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Sofa seating, Power outlets available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Take-out |
| Opened | August 2021 |
Getting there
4 min walk (330 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 7 min · Sanjō Keihan: 10 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 6 and walk east for 240 m.
- Turn right at Tully's Coffee onto Hanami-koji and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
Riki Chan Gion is on your right.
On your right
Look for
りきちゃん 祇園店
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
りきちゃん 祇園店京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側572-10
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 572-10 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | A special selection of Wagyu beef from Kimiyah, the number one disciple's restaurant, located in Kyoto Prefecture. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 360 m, about 6 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Grill WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2026
- Selected for Tabelog yakiniku WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Grill WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2024
- Selected for Tabelog Yakiniku WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does Riki Chan Gion cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (When using a private room, a 10% service charge will be added to your meal cost.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Riki Chan Gion?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Riki Chan Gion?
Gion-shijo Station, about 4 minutes on foot (330 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 8 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.