Sekki (Six Senses Kyoto)
Sekki(シックスセンシズ 京都)
Innovative in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 9 min walk from Shichijō Station
Inside Six Senses Kyoto
Our analysis
- #10of 20 innovative restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥15,800least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 28 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 22
Inside 6
In our ranking, Sekki (Six Senses Kyoto) is 10th of the 20 innovative restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,800 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥17,000 median of the 21 innovative restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 29 of the 59 innovative restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 8), 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: ¥15,800 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥6,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Innovative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freestyle Italian Restaurant DA CIRO | — | ¥15,730 | ¥7,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| ristorante DONO | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥6,500 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 4 min, Higashiyama | Mon, Sun |
| Sekki (Six Senses Kyoto) | — | ¥15,800 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 9 min, Shichijō | — |
| Gion Danbata | — | ¥16,000 | ¥10,000 | Limited from abroad | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Tue |
| Nouvelle Époque, Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei | — | ¥17,000 | ¥7,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 15 min, Keage | Wed |
| Gion Roka | — | ¥24,000 | ¥5,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 9 min, Gion-shijo | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Allergy information, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sofa seating, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Sekki (Six Senses Kyoto)
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5594-1722 (+81-50-5594-1722 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
Can't get a table? Innovative 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
ristorante DONOGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.57
Gion RokaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.25
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Seasonal Lunch Course
Lunch · 3 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
What is served (3)
- Omi Beef Brisket with Tsukuda Farm Vegetables
- Fig Tart with Black Sesame Ice Cream and Sesame Tuile
- Coffee or Tea
¥6,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Sekki Afternoon Tea
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
Drinks included
¥6,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥900 more than the one above
Sekki Afternoon Tea (Sunday 15:00-/15:30-)
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
Drinks included
¥6,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
Six Senses Breakfast
- Seasonal ingredients
¥7,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥100 more than the one above
Sekki Sunday Brunch Buffet
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Beef
¥8,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥1,500 more than the one above
Sekki Lunch Course
Lunch · 4 dishes
¥8,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Sekki Dinner Course
Dinner · 6 dishes
¥15,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥7,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service Charge: 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
- ■Business hours
- [Breakfast] 7:00 - 10:30
- [Lunch] 12:00 - 14:30
- [Brunch] 12:00 - 14:30 (Sunday)
- [Afternoon Tea] 12:00 - 17:30 (Mon - Sat), 15:00 - 17:30 (Sunday)
- [Dinner] 18:00 - 21:30
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 52 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hotel restaurant, Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Sofa seating, Open terrace, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | April 2024 |
Getting there
9 min walk (720 m) from Shichijō Station, Exit 7.
Also near: Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 2): 15 min · Tōfukuji: 18 min
- Leave Shichijō Station by Exit 7 and walk south for 280 m.
- Bear left and walk 140 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Bear left and walk 110 m.
Sekki (Six Senses Kyoto) is on your right.
On your right
Look for
Sekki(シックスセンシズ 京都)
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
Sekki(シックスセンシズ 京都)京都府京都市東山区妙法院前側町431 シックスセンシズ京都 B2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 431 Myohoin Maekawacho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0932 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | About a 10-minute walk from Shichijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Sanjūsangen-dō, 410 m, about 7 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, 210 m, about 4 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sekki (Six Senses Kyoto) cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service Charge: 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Sekki (Six Senses Kyoto) have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Sekki (Six Senses Kyoto)?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sekki (Six Senses Kyoto)?
Shichijō Station, about 9 minutes on foot (720 m). Kiyomizu-Gojō Station is about 12 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.