Tori Nabe Chin
鶏鍋珍
Hot pot in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 16 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 4
Entrance 2
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. It takes bookings by phone only; 3 of the 21 hot pot restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (2 of its 6 seats), a private room (for 2 or 4), a late dinner (open until midnight), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Hot pot restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tori Yasa | #3 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
| Maison de Vin Uzura Tei | #4 | ¥8,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 2 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Sun |
| Kyoryori Honke Tankuma Honten | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Mutsu no Ie | — | ¥21,780 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Tori Nabe Chin | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | — |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Tori Nabe Chin
- Call 050-5872-6117 (+81-50-5872-6117 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Seasonal Omakase Italian Course, 5 Dishes - Appetizers, Cold Pasta, Warm Pasta, Main Dish, Dessert
2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (5)
- Appetizers
- Cold Pasta
- Hot Pasta
- Main Dish
- Dessert
¥9,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Hinai Chicken & Mizutaki Chicken Hot Pot Only Course ♦︎ A Rich Course to Enjoy Hinai Chicken with Chicken Hot Pot, Ramen
3 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
Drinks extra
What is served (3)
- Chicken Hot Pot
- Ramen
- Chicken Mochi
¥10,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥100 more than the one above
Hinai Chicken and Mizutaki Chicken Hot Pot Omakase Course ◆ A Comprehensive Plan with Hinai Chicken Soup, Chicken Hot Po
With All-You-Can-Drink
7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–4 guests
Drinks included
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥8,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥2,000–2,999 per person |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–00:00 (next day) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Wednesday | 11:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Thursday | 11:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Friday | 11:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | 11:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Sunday | 11:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 6, including 2 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 4 people |
| Smoking | Smoking allowed The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, Take-out |
| Opened | April 2026 |
Getting there
5 min walk (370 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 5): 5 min · Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 8 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 10 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven and walk 300 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
You arrive at Tori Nabe Chin.
Look for
鶏鍋珍
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鶏鍋珍京都府京都市東山区宮川筋5-34-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-34-2 Miyagawasuji 1-chome Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0801 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tori Nabe Chin cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥2,000–2,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Tori Nabe Chin?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (370 m). Kiyomizu-Gojō Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.