Tsudaro
津田楼
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 18% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 21% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), and a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,000, 60% below its dinner budget).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kappou Yoshizen | — | ¥17,000 | ¥17,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Pontocho Misogigawa | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥13,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Sanjo | Tue |
| Tsudaro | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Gion Roka | — | ¥24,000 | ¥5,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 9 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Mokubei | — | ¥24,200 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Saami | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥9,487 | Online, Japanese only | — | 14 min, Higashiyama | — |
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, Private rooms |
How to book Tsudaro
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5595-5490 (+81-50-5595-5490 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Service charge | Service charge of 10% (included in the price), no additional charge. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 32 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 32 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-18s may be limited. Check when you book |
| Dress code | Casual and Formal Attire |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
Getting there
5 min walk (390 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 8 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 50 m.
Tsudaro is on your left.
On your left
Look for
津田楼
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
津田楼京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-121
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-121 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Gion Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 380 m, about 6 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tsudaro cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge of 10% (included in the price), no additional charge.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Tsudaro closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Tsudaro?
Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-18s may be limited. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Tsudaro?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (390 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Tsudaro have a dress code?
Casual and Formal Attire
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.