The Sakura
French in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 1 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥10,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,520
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 25 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 5
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥10,000 (on Ikyu), 31% below the ¥14,520 median of the 21 French restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥7,200 (on Ikyu) is 18% below the ¥8,800 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 32 of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4), a less expensive lunch (from ¥7,200, 28% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
French 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miyagawacho Saka | — | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Pontocho Misogigawa | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥13,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Sanjo | Tue |
| Yasaka | — | ¥33,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 14 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Roast Beef to French no Omise Gion Uwota | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| The Sakura | — | ¥10,000 | ¥7,200 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Gion Okumura | — | ¥14,520 | ¥7,865 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
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, Korean |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sofa seating |
How to book The Sakura
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5868-3920 (+81-50-5868-3920 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? French 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
Le CheneGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.62
Dominique Bouchet Kyoto Le RESTAURANTGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.52
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Only Lunch "Kamakawa Course" - Regularly Limited Time Coupon Price ! Enjoy Grilled Wagyu Round, Tasmanian Salmon, and Ex
Lunch · 9 dishes
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Lunch Only Regularly ⇒ ! Indulge in Luxurious Ingredients like Grilled Wagyu Round and Sautéed Matsutake Mushrooms. Enjo
Lunch · 10 dishes
- Wagyu
- Matsutake mushroom
- Seasonal ingredients
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥2,200 more than the one above
Tabelog Exclusive - Regularly Now ! Includes Pairing of 3 Selected Wines. Enjoy Grilled Wagyu, Fig Leaf Wrapped Fish, an
9 dishes · 2 hr 15 min at the table
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
Drinks pairing included
What is served (14)
- Folic Acid Egg and Spinach Roulade
- Spanish Omelette Style
- Thick-Cut Tasmanian Salmon Grilled
- Roasted Eggplant Purée
- Sudachi-Scented Japanese Pear Vinaigrette
- Beni Haruka Sweet Potato and Coconut Milk Potage
- Pan-Seared Seasonal Fish from Kochi
- Baked in Fig Leaves
- Granité
- Grilled Wagyu Beef Thigh with Charcoal Aroma
- Japanese Mustard Sauce
- Chestnut Cream with Autumn Colors
- Japanese Pear Sorbet
- Mignardises
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥1,000 more than the one above
Tabelog Exclusive - Regularly Now ! Includes Pairing of 3 Selected Wines. Enjoy Grilled Wagyu Round with Charcoal Aroma,Most booked
9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
Drinks pairing included
What is served (12)
- Folic Acid Egg and Spinach Roulade
- Spanish Omelette Style
- Sudachi-Scented Japanese Pear Vinaigrette
- Kuri (Chestnut) and Coconut Milk Potage
- Pan-Seared Seasonal Fish from Kochi Prefecture
- Baked in Fig Leaves
- Granité
- Grilled Wagyu Beef with Charcoal Aroma
- Japanese Mustard Sauce
- Chestnut Cream with Autumn Colors
- Japanese Pear Sorbet
- Mignardises
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
Lunch Only "Gion Course" Regularly ⇒ ◆ Indulge in Luxurious Ingredients like Grilled Kyoto Hime Beef and Sautéed MatsutaMost booked
Lunch · 10 dishes
- Beef
- Seasonal ingredients
- Matsutake mushroom
¥14,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥2,300 more than the one above
Tabelog Exclusive "Tsubomi" Special Course - Regularly Now ! Enjoy 12 Dishes Featuring Grilled Kyoto Hime Beef, Sautéed
12 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Beef
- Matsutake mushroom
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (15)
- Folic Acid Egg and Spinach Roulade
- Spanish Omelette Style
- Thick-Cut Tasmanian Salmon Grilled
- Sudachi-Scented Japanese Pear Ravigote Sauce
- Sautéed Lotus Root and Matsutake Mushrooms from Noguchi Farm
- White Miso Sauce
- Sweet Potato and Coconut Milk Potage
- Pan-Seared Seasonal Fish from Kochi Prefecture
- Baked in Fig Leaves
- Granité
- Grilled Kyoto Hime Beef with Charcoal Aroma
- Japanese Mustard Sauce
- Chestnut Cream with Autumn Colors
- Japanese Pear Sorbet
- Mignardises
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥2,200 more than the one above
Limited Time OFF! Feast of Luxurious Ingredients Including Kyoto Hime Beef Fillet with Foie Gras, Lobster, and Shark Fin
12 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Beef
- Foie gras
- Lobster
- Shark fin
- Crab
What is served (15)
- Folic Acid Egg and Spinach Roulade
- Spanish Omelette Style
- Thick-Cut Tasmanian Salmon Grilled
- Sudachi-Scented Japanese Pear Ravigote Sauce
- Shark Fin in Crab Consommé
- Beni Haruka Sweet Potato and Coconut Milk Potage
- Sautéed Lobster and Mussels
- Lobster Sauce
- Granité
- Grilled Kyoto Hime Beef Tenderloin, Rossini Style
- Madeira Sauce
- Grilled Rice Balls with Dashi from Kyotango Koshihikari
- Chestnut Cream, Autumn Colors
- Japanese Pear Sorbet
- Mignardises
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
Sakura Course" ◆ Course details are a surprise on the day. Enjoy a selection of exquisite dishes made with carefully cho
Dinner Only, Reservation Only
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥11,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
The restaurant's account: @thesakurakyoto
Loads Instagram's own viewer; the photos stay on Instagram.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service Charge Notice for The Sakura At The Sakura, a French restaurant, a service charge of 10% will be added to your bill. We appreciate your understanding and support. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 28 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 28 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | Casual |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Multilingual menu available (English, Korean), English-speaking staff |
| Opened | March 2026 |
Getting there
1 min walk (50 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 7.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 3 min · Sanjo: 8 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 7 and walk east for 50 m.
The Sakura is on your right.
On your right
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京都府京都市東山区四条通大和大路西入中之町206 志満家ビル 4F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 206 -, Kyoto 605-0034 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | The Sakura is a one-minute walk from Exit 6 of Keihan Gion-Shijo Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does The Sakura cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service Charge Notice for The Sakura At The Sakura, a French restaurant, a service charge of 10% will be added to your bill. We appreciate your understanding and support.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does The Sakura have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English and Korean.
When is The Sakura closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to The Sakura?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to The Sakura?
Gion-shijo Station, about 1 minute on foot (50 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 5 minutes away.
Does The Sakura have a dress code?
Casual
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.