Sakamoto
さか本
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 2 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
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, and lower than that of 21% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 50% below its dinner budget).
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 Yuyama | — | ¥15,000 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Hari Se | — | ¥8,470 | ¥5,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 4 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Tue |
| Sushi Kappo Nakaichi | — | ¥23,760 | ¥23,760 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2022 | 7 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Iwasaki | — | ¥15,600 | ¥8,400 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Sakamoto | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Yuzuya Ryokan Isshin Kyo | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Tatami room |
How to book Sakamoto
- Call 075-551-2136 (+81-75-551-2136 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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
Courses and prices
As listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person. See the page
Omakase course
おまかせ
¥15,000
per person, ≈$100
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
2 min walk (180 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 9.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 6 min · Sanjō Keihan: 7 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 9 and walk north for 30 m.
- Bear left at Jam Hostel and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
Sakamoto is on your right.
On your right
Look for
さか本
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
さか本京都府京都市東山区祇園末吉町大和大路東入ル EFビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 251 meters from Gion Shijo. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 480 m, about 8 min walk
From the restaurant's website
| Name | Kappo Sakamoto |
|---|
As stated on gion-sakamoto.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sakamoto cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Sakamoto?
Gion-shijo Station, about 2 minutes on foot (180 m). Sanjō Keihan Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.