Shirakawa Tamura
白川たむら
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 7 min walk from Sanjō Keihan Station
Our analysis
- ¥19,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,150
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 14
Inside 4
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥19,500 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥18,150 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥11,000 (on Ikyu) is 65% above the ¥6,655 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥11,000, 44% below its least expensive dinner course), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura Ro | — | ¥20,000 | ¥6,655 | Online, Japanese only | — | 9 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Oito | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Phone only | Bib Gourmand | 3 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Shirakawa Tamura | — | ¥19,500 | ¥11,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Sanjō Keihan | Sun |
| Gion Tsubaki | — | ¥22,000 | ¥7,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Shirakawa Namisato | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Sushi Kappou Miyuki | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | — |
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, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Shirakawa Tamura
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-533-8805 (+81-75-533-8805 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kyoto.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
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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 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
【季節のミニ京会席】お造りパフェ、焼き魚など全7品
Lunch · 7 dishes · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- 前菜
- お椀
- 八寸（季節によりフィンガーフード）
- 焼き魚
- 伊賀焼の土鍋ご飯
- デザート
¥11,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Lunch course
【Xmas2026】クリスマス特別コース
Lunch · 1–6 guests
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- 3日前17:00迄 キャンセル料はいただきません
- 3日前17:00以降 ご予約金額の50％
- 2日前17:00以降 ご予約金額の100％
- Up to 3 days prior by 17:00: No cancellation fee
- After 17:00, 3 days prior: 50％ of the booking amount
- After 17:00, 2 days prior: 100％ of the booking amount
¥14,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
¥3,000 more than the one above
Lunch course
お造りパフェ、黒毛和牛の肉料理など全8品
Lunch · 8 dishes · 1–10 guests
- Sashimi
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (7)（menu in Japanese）
- 前菜
- お椀
- 八寸 （季節によりフィンガーフード）
- 焼き魚
- 国産黒毛和牛 肉料理
- 伊賀焼の土鍋ご飯
- デザート
¥15,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
¥1,500 more than the one above
Dinner course
【おまかせコース】八寸、焼き物、お造りパフェなど全9品
Dinner · 9 dishes · 1–6 guests
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- 前菜
- お椀
- 八寸 （季節によりフィンガーフード）
- 季節の小皿
- 揚げ物（季節により蒸し物）
- 焼き魚
- 伊賀焼の土鍋ご飯
- デザート
¥19,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥4,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
【Xmas2026】クリスマス特別コース
Dinner · 1–6 guests
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- 3日前17:00迄 キャンセル料はいただきません
- 3日前17:00以降 ご予約金額の50％
- 2日前17:00以降 ご予約金額の100％
- Up to 3 days prior by 17:00: No cancellation fee
- After 17:00, 3 days prior: 50％ of the booking amount
- After 17:00, 2 days prior: 100％ of the booking amount
¥22,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥2,500 more than the one above
Dinner course
【特選おまかせコース】お造りパフェ、肉料理、炭火焼き、旬を味わい尽くす贅沢
Dinner · 1–6 guests
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
What is served (9)（menu in Japanese）
- 前菜
- お椀
- 八寸 （季節によりフィンガーフード）
- 季節の小皿
- 揚げ物（季節により蒸し物）
- 炭火焼 焼き魚
- 国産黒毛和牛 肉料理
- 伊賀焼の土鍋御飯
- デザート
¥27,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 31 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Opened | June 2014 |
Getting there
7 min walk (550 m) from Sanjō Keihan Station.
Also near: Sanjo: 7 min · Higashiyama (Exit 1): 8 min
- Leave Sanjō Keihan Station and walk east for 90 m.
- Turn right at Gozan hotel and walk 20 m.
- Bear right at Gozan hotel and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 180 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 20 m.
- Turn left onto Furumonzen-dori and walk 80 m.
- Bear right and walk 80 m.
You arrive at Shirakawa Tamura.
Look for
白川たむら
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
白川たむら京都府京都市東山区祇園新門前通花見小路東入一筋目上ル
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 379 meters from Sanjo Keihan. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 370 m, about 6 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 760 m, about 12 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Shirakawa Tamura cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
When is Shirakawa Tamura closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Shirakawa Tamura?
Sanjō Keihan Station, about 7 minutes on foot (550 m). Sanjo Station is about 8 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.