Restaurant in Kyoto, Japan

Gion 245

Name: Gion 245
Address: Japan, 〒605-0082 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Nakanocho, 二丁目245-1, Kyoto, JP
Telephone: +81 75-533-8245

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About Gion 245

Tabelog 100 Italian in a Higashiyama machiya, with counter and private-room seating. The JPY 15,000–19,999 dinner emphasizes fish and wine selection, booking runs easier than Kyoto's kaiseki heavyweights. Smart casual dress, 5–11 PM nightly, BYO allowed for JPY 5,000 corkage.

Gion 245 is a Kyoto restaurant with verified evening hours, a smart casual dress code, a listed price range of JPY 15,000–19,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Italian - WEST - 2025, giving diners one confirmed point of recognition to consider when deciding whether it belongs on a Kyoto itinerary.

Italian Recognition in Kyoto

The most reliable confirmed details are straightforward: Gion 245 is in Kyoto, operates from 5–11 PM every day, lists smart casual as the dress code. Its verified price band is JPY 15,000–19,999, placing it in a premium dinner range without requiring any assumptions about the exact menu, seating layout, or service format.

Because the verified record does not confirm details such as specific dishes, beverage options, room types, or language support, those should be checked directly with the restaurant before booking. The confirmed Tabelog 100 - Italian - WEST - 2025 listing is the clearest public accolade available here.

How to Book and When to Go

Gion 245’s verified schedule is 5–11 PM Monday through Sunday. No lunch service is confirmed, so plan around an evening reservation or inquiry. The verified location detail is Kyoto; specific street, station, neighborhood, or landmark guidance should be confirmed separately before travel.

The smart casual dress code makes it suitable for a polished dinner without requiring formalwear. The verified price range of JPY 15,000–19,999 is useful for budgeting, though any service charges, drinks, supplements, or seasonal changes should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.

Multi-Visit Strategy

With limited verified menu information, the best approach is to treat the first visit as a way to understand Gion 245’s current offering rather than arriving with expectations about specific dishes or formats. Confirm the current menu, reservation requirements, any dietary needs directly before committing.

For readers comparing options: Mizuno, Sushi Rakumi, Yukifuran Sato, 天ぷら京星 are other named venues that may be useful reference points. Other Kyoto dining rooms can be considered more generally. Gion 245’s confirmed profile is simple but useful: Kyoto, evening hours every day, smart casual, JPY 15,000–19,999, Tabelog 100 - Italian - WEST - 2025 recognition. For broader context on dining in the city, see our full Kyoto restaurants guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat at the bar at Gion 245?

Bar or counter seating is not confirmed in the verified details. Check directly with Gion 245 for the current seating layout and reservation options.

Is Gion 245 good for solo dining?

Solo-dining suitability is not confirmed in the verified details. The confirmed information is that Gion 245 is in Kyoto, opens 5–11 PM daily, lists a smart casual dress code, has a price range of JPY 15,000–19,999.

How far ahead should I book Gion 245?

Specific booking lead times are not confirmed. check the venue's official channels, especially because the verified hours are 5–11 PM every day.

Is Gion 245 good for a special occasion?

Gion 245 may fit a special dinner if the JPY 15,000–19,999 price range and smart casual dress code match the occasion. Specific private rooms, seating arrangements, service charges are not confirmed in the verified details.

What are alternatives or comparison points to Gion 245?

For named comparison points, consider Mizuno, 天ぷら京星, Sushi Rakumi, or Yukifuran Sato, depending on what style and budget you prefer. Other Kyoto dining rooms may also be worth comparing generically.

Is Gion 245 worth the price?

The confirmed price range is JPY 15,000–19,999. Its Tabelog 100 - Italian - WEST - 2025 recognition is a meaningful verified accolade, but menu details and service format should be confirmed directly before deciding whether it matches your expectations.

Location

Japan, 〒605-0082 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Nakanocho, 二丁目245-1

Kyoto, Japan

Also Consider

Mizuno, Japanese, ¥¥¥
天ぷら京星, Notable alternative
ç¾é¦å±, Notable alternative
Sushi Rakumi, Sushi, ¥¥¥¥
Yukifuran Sato, Kaiseki, Kaiseki

Gion 245 sits in the middle ground between Kyoto's kaiseki institutions and its simpler Western-format spots. Mizuno delivers traditional Japanese at a comparable JPY 15,000–19,999 price but demands earlier booking and expects deeper familiarity with multi-course etiquette. Sushi Rakumi costs more (¥¥¥¥) and commits fully to omakase sushi, leaving no room for wine-forward meals or group conversation. Yukifuran Sato offers kaiseki with less tourist traffic but tighter reservation windows.

Gion 245's advantage is format flexibility and booking ease. The counter-plus-private-room setup accommodates solo diners, business pairs, families equally well, the Italian-French hybrid menu removes the pressure of kaiseki sequencing. If you want Tabelog-recognized cooking without the three-week lead time or the kaiseki learning curve, book here. If you're chasing omakae precision or the deepest seasonal Japanese technique, Mizuno or Yukifuran Sato justify the extra effort.

For value: Gion 245 edges ahead on wine selection and BYO policy, which neither Mizuno nor Sushi Rakumi emphasizes. For splurge-worthy experience, Sushi Rakumi delivers higher technique at the counter. For easiest booking, Gion 245 wins outright.