Yuki Fran Sato
ユキフラン佐藤
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #13of 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
- ¥24,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥20,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 2
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Yuki Fran Sato is 13th of the 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi and 92nd of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥24,000 (on Ikyu), 20% above the ¥20,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokuo | #78 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥7,000 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Shokudo Ebi Chan | #87 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | No public phone or online | — | 2 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Naruya | #89 | ¥26,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 6 min, Karasuma | Mon |
| Yuki Fran Sato | #92 | ¥24,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Mishimatei | #95 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2019 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Kinmata | — | ¥13,500 | ¥6,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 6 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Yuki Fran Sato
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-531-3778 (+81-75-531-3778 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 listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Omakase Dinner Course
Dinner
¥24,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
- ■Business hours
- Starting at 18:00
- *We kindly ask that you make a reservation before your visit.
- *While we typically start at 18:00, we may be able to accommodate other times, so please feel free to inquire.
- ■Closed on
- Not fixed (please check our Instagram for the latest updates on closures)
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Opened | August 2013 |
Getting there
5 min walk (360 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 9.
Also near: Sanjō Keihan: 7 min · Sanjo: 7 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 9 and walk north for 30 m.
- Bear left at Jam Hostel and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 280 m.
- Turn right and walk 10 m.
You arrive at Yuki Fran Sato.
Look for
ユキフラン佐藤
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
ユキフラン佐藤京都府京都市東山区新橋通花見小路東入ル南側2軒目 八百平ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line 10 minutes walk from Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Main Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 350 m, about 6 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yuki Fran Sato cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Yuki Fran Sato?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Yuki Fran Sato?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (360 m). Sanjō Keihan Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and Pocket Concierge; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.