Ryori Kawaguchi
料理 川口
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto
Our analysis
- #8of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- 82%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a lower dinner budget
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Nonepublic phone or online booking
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999
All 6 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 2
Inside 4
In our ranking, Ryori Kawaguchi is 8th of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 15th of 332 in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 82% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and higher than that of 79% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 33 in Kyoto in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. It lists no phone number and no online booking; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a late dinner (open until 23:30).
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 Sasaki | #13 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online, Japanese only | ★★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 8 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Higashiyama Yoshihisa | #14 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 10 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Wed |
| Ryori Kawaguchi | #15 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | No public phone or online | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | — | — |
| Higashiyama Tsukasa | #20 | ¥30,250 | ¥30,250 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Higashiyama | Mon, Sun |
| Kappo Hassun | #23 | ¥27,500 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Shorenin Monzeki Mae Tsukioka | #24 | ¥30,000 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Higashiyama | Tue, 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 | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine |
How to book Ryori Kawaguchi
- Ryori Kawaguchi publishes no phone number and lists no online booking service, which usually means its seats go to regulars and their guests. A concierge at a luxury hotel is the best chance of a table.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Higashiyama TsukasaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.23
Kappo HassunGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 4.10
Shorenin Monzeki Mae TsukiokaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.20
Higashiyama OgataGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.17
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 18:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 18:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | 18:00–23:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Services | BYO drinks |
Getting there
Show this to a taxi driver
料理 川口京都府京都市
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | -, Kyoto |
|---|
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ryori Kawaguchi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026). Report a correction.