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For each guest that dines at this restaurant, byFood will donate 10 meals
Location
Cuisine
Traditional Japanese / Kaiseki / Kappo
Unagi / Anago (Eel)
Average cost
Lunch: $35.96 - $43.15
Dinner: $35.96 - $43.15

Discover the art of eel cuisine at Gion Unagi Kawato, a Kyoto treasure in the heart of Gion. Experience unmatched traditional flavors.

Restaurant Details

Gion Unagi Kawato, nestled in Kyoto's renowned Gion district, offers a culinary journey through Japan's traditional flavors with its mastery in eel dishes. The restaurant, housed in a beautifully restored Ryokan, provides a serene dining experience, enhanced by its tranquil courtyard and intimate spaces.


Famed for its eel prepared using the authentic "jiyaki" grilling technique, Gion Unagi Kawato serves dishes that are both crispy on the outside and tender within. Patrons delight in signature offerings such as the delectable eel rice bowl or the sumptuous eel and sea urchin rice dish.


Conveniently located near Gion-Shijo Station, it’s an ideal destination for Kyoto visitors. The blend of cultural charm and culinary excellence, paired with attentive service, ensures a memorable dining event.

Gion Unagi Kawato Phone Number

075-741-8590

Gion Unagi Kawato Business Days

Sunday
11:00 AM
02:00 PM
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05:00 PM
09:30 PM
Monday
11:00 AM
02:00 PM
-
05:00 PM
09:30 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM
02:00 PM
-
05:00 PM
09:30 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM
02:00 PM
-
05:00 PM
09:30 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM
02:00 PM
-
05:00 PM
09:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM
02:00 PM
-
05:00 PM
09:30 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM
02:00 PM
-
05:00 PM
09:30 PM

Gion Unagi Kawato Address

572-27 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0074

Gion Unagi Kawato Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 1 week before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.

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