Shorenin Monzeki Mae Tsukioka
青蓮院門跡前 月おか
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Higashiyama Station
Our analysis
- #11of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥30,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥30,250
- 2 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 2
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Shorenin Monzeki Mae Tsukioka is 11th of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 24th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥30,000 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥30,250 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥15,000 (on Tabelog) is about the same as the ¥16,500 median of 21. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2025 (2 times) and Tabelog 100 in 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 20 seats), a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥15,000, 50% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥30,000 on Tabelog, Pocket Concierge, and Ikyu; ¥15,000 on Tabelog, Pocket Concierge, and Ikyu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Higashiyama Ogata | #25 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Higashiyama | Tue |
| Kikunoi Honten | #26 | ¥37,950 | ¥37,950 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 13 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Nishi | #27 | ¥26,000 | ¥16,000 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 9 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Shorenin Monzeki Mae Tsukioka
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-366-4918 (+81-75-366-4918 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course (Lunch)
Lunch · 3 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., +5% service charge, ≈$100
Cheapest
Omakase Course (Evening)Most booked
Dinner · 3 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
¥30,000
per person, tax incl., +5% service charge, ≈$200
¥15,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Starting from December 1st, a separate service charge of 5% will be applied. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 12 are not admitted |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | BYO drinks, Sommelier available |
| Opened | April 2021 |
Getting there
5 min walk (370 m) from Higashiyama Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Keage: 10 min · Sanjō Keihan: 12 min
- Leave Higashiyama Station by Exit 1 and walk east for 110 m.
- Turn right onto Sanjo Street and walk 100 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
- Bear left and walk 70 m.
Shorenin Monzeki Mae Tsukioka is on your right.
On your right
Look for
青蓮院門跡前 月おか
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
青蓮院門跡前 月おか京都府京都市東山区粟田口三条坊町16-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 16-2, Kyoto 605-0035 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Higashiyama subway station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nanzen-ji Temple, 1.1 km, about 18 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Shorenin Monzeki Mae Tsukioka cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Starting from December 1st, a separate service charge of 5% will be applied.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Shorenin Monzeki Mae Tsukioka have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Shorenin Monzeki Mae Tsukioka closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Shorenin Monzeki Mae Tsukioka?
Children under 12 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Shorenin Monzeki Mae Tsukioka?
Higashiyama Station, about 5 minutes on foot (370 m). Keage Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Shorenin Monzeki Mae Tsukioka have a dress code?
Smart Casual
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and Pocket Concierge; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.