Wata Kame
わた亀
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 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, and lower than that of 60% 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 and a private room. Course prices that sources agree on: ¥33,000 on both Ikyu and its website.
How it compares
Kaiseki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishiki Yushin | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Karasuma | — |
| Mutsu no Ie | — | ¥21,780 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Nijo Minami | — | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | ★ | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Sun |
| Wata Kame | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Kyoto Sushi Ichi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥9,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 11 min, Gojō | Mon |
| Kyoryori Oyone | — | ¥14,520 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Karasuma | 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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Wata Kame
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-561-2211 (+81-75-561-2211 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Lunch course
おまかせ会席
Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
¥27,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
Cheapest
Dinner course
おまかせ会席
Dinner · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
¥33,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$220
¥5,500 more than the one above
Dinner course
おまかせ会席
Dinner · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
¥44,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$290
¥11,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
おまかせ会席
Dinner · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
¥55,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$370
¥11,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
4 min walk (350 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 310 m.
Wata Kame is on your right.
On your right
Look for
わた亀
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
わた亀京都府京都市東山区宮川筋4-322-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-322-1 Miyagawasuji 1-chome Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0801 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 385 meters from Kiyomizu Gojo. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Wata Kame cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Wata Kame?
Gion-shijo Station, about 4 minutes on foot (350 m). Kiyomizu-Gojō Station is about 7 minutes away.
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.