Yasaka
八坂
Teppanyaki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 14 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #5of 11 teppanyaki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥33,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 25 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 3
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Yasaka is 5th of the 11 teppanyaki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 10th of 22 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥33,000 (on Tabelog), 94% above the ¥17,000 median of the 13 teppanyaki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 5 of the 22 teppanyaki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, Sundays (5 of the 11 teppanyaki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama say they open then), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Teppanyaki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gion Plum | #8 | ¥14,300 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Chikumo | #9 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Yasaka | #10 | ¥33,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 14 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Steak Hanasato Gion | — | ¥11,935 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| A Kyoto | — | ¥13,000 | ¥8,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Tue |
| Lee ° | — | ¥13,915 | ¥3,980 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 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 | UnionPay |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Yasaka
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5600-9674 (+81-50-5600-9674 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.
Can't get a table? Teppanyaki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Course ~ A special course celebrating the season of autumn using plenty of seasonal ingredients.
6-Day Limited Autumn Menu
Lunch · 5 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$110
Cheapest
Limited 2-Day Christmas Lunch CourseMost booked
Lunch · 5 dishes · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
Yasaka Autumn Dinner CourseMost booked
Dinner · 7 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Caviar
- Truffle
- Duck
- Wagyu
- Matsutake mushroom
What is served (16)
- Crystal Caviar
- Sesame Tofu, Red Manji Pepper, Japanese Chestnut
- Various Fish Consommé
- Narutokintoki Sweet Potato, Autumn Truffle, Oomasa Rice
- Duck with Nanatani
- Fig, Soba
- Mahi Mahi
- Black Edamame, Clams, Yamato Togari
- Domestic Black Wagyu Tenderloin
- or
- Omi Beef Tenderloin
- Kyoto-style Aged Beef Sirloin
- + JPY 4000
- Koshihikari Rice from Kyotango
- Matsutake Mushroom
- Pear Crêpe Suzette
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$220
¥11,000 more than the one above
Yasaka Winter Dinner Course
Dinner · 7 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$220
Limited Festive Dinner from December 1, 2026 to January 3, 2027
Dinner · 7 dishes · 3 hr at the table
¥44,000
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$290
¥11,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 15% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–19:30, 20:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–19:30, 20:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–19:30, 20:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 17:00–19:30, 20:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 17:00–19:30, 20:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 17:00–19:30, 20:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 17:00–19:30, 20:00–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20, including 20 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking area in the hotel |
| Children | Children under 10 are not admitted |
| Dress code | We kindly ask that you refrain from visiting our restaurant in sleeveless sports tops or tank tops. While wearing dress shorts is acceptable, we request that you avoid sportswear. Additionally, we ask that you wear shoes that cover your toes (please refrain from wearing beach sandals or flip-flops). |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available |
| Opened | October 2019 |
Getting there
14 min walk (1,110 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 5): 18 min · Higashiyama (Exit 1): 19 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 180 m.
- Turn right and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 170 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart and walk 140 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Bear left at Dandelion Chocolate and walk 60 m.
You arrive at Yasaka.
Look for
八坂
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
八坂京都府京都市東山区高台寺桝屋町360
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 360 Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | From JR Kyoto Station:. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 190 m, about 3 min walk
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 600 m, about 10 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yasaka cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Yasaka?
Children under 10 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Yasaka?
Gion-shijo Station, about 14 minutes on foot (1,110 m). Higashiyama Station is about 19 minutes away.
Does Yasaka have a dress code?
We kindly ask that you refrain from visiting our restaurant in sleeveless sports tops or tank tops. While wearing dress shorts is acceptable, we request that you avoid sportswear. Additionally, we ask that you wear shoes that cover your toes (please refrain from wearing beach sandals or flip-flops).
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.