Shokon
照今
Kaiseki in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto, 8 min walk from Jingū-Marutamachi Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook by phone
All 7 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 5
Inside 1
Entrance 1
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 60% 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, an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Tempura Endo Okazaki tei | — | ¥9,944 | ¥6,600 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 11 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | — |
| Japanese cuisine Fujii | — | ¥18,150 | ¥9,680 | Online, Japanese only | — | — | Wed |
| Shokon | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | — | 8 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | Tue, Wed |
| Kan | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | — |
| Ryozanpaku | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 7 min, Demachiyanagi | Sun |
| Shikibu | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | Mon |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Shokon
- Call 050-5869-9021 (+81-50-5869-9021 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.
- 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
Kappo ShinatomiShimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.65
Shimogamo SaryoShimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.59
NakazenShimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.62
Kyoto Tempura Endo Okazaki teiShimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.40
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Special Course by Chef Tabuchi and Young Chefs
2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Service charge | Customers who do not order drinks will be charged a seating fee of 1,100 yen (including tax). |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–19:00, 20:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Take-out |
| Opened | March 2026 |
Getting there
8 min walk (640 m) from Jingū-Marutamachi Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Higashiyama (Exit 1): 12 min · Sanjō Keihan: 14 min
- Leave Jingū-Marutamachi Station by Exit 2 and walk south-east for 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 470 m.
- Bear right and walk 80 m.
- Turn right onto Higashioji Street and walk 30 m.
Shokon is on your right.
On your right
Look for
照今
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
照今京都府京都市左京区岡崎徳成町28-22
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 28-22 Okazaki Tokuseicho Sakyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 606-8351 |
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| Directions | Shokon is an 8-minute walk from Keihan Jingu Marutamachi Station and just a short walk from Kumano Shrine-mae bus stop in Kyoto. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Heian Shrine, 370 m, about 6 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 580 m, about 10 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 720 m, about 12 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Shokon cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Customers who do not order drinks will be charged a seating fee of 1,100 yen (including tax).) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Shokon closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Shokon?
Jingū-Marutamachi Station, about 8 minutes on foot (640 m). Higashiyama Station is about 12 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.