Sottaku Tsukamoto
啐啄 つか本
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #2of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- 82%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a lower dinner budget
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 3
In our ranking, Sottaku Tsukamoto is 2nd of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 2nd of 332 in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 82% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and higher than that of 79% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times, 3 of them Gold; one of 33 in Kyoto in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sottaku Tsukamoto | #2 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | Gold 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Gion Sasaki | #13 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online, Japanese only | ★★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 8 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Higashiyama Yoshihisa | #14 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 10 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Wed |
| Ryori Kawaguchi | #15 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | No public phone or online | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | — | — |
| 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 |
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 |
| House rules | Photography is not allowed |
How to book Sottaku Tsukamoto
- Call 075-525-8808 (+81-75-525-8808 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
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
5 min walk (360 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 7 min · Sanjō Keihan: 12 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 1 and walk north-east for 10 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven onto Donguri Street and walk 110 m.
- Turn right onto Donguri Street and walk 120 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
Sottaku Tsukamoto is on your right.
On your right
Look for
啐啄 つか本
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
啐啄 つか本京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-120
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-120 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 283 meters from Gion Shijo. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 430 m, about 7 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sottaku Tsukamoto cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
When is Sottaku Tsukamoto closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Sottaku Tsukamoto?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (360 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 8 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.