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Review list : Gion Unagi Kawato

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3.6

JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999person
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Visited on January, 20262 times

I visited Gion Unagi Kawato twice, and I want to thank the owner for responding to my previous revie...

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3.4

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  • Food and taste3.5
  • Service3.5
  • Atmosphere3.2
  • Cost performance3.2
  • Drinks3.0
Visited on December, 20251 time

View of the Grill from the Counter

I had the unagi and ikura (salmon roe) bento box!
They grill the unagi fresh after you order, so it ...

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4.5

JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999person
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Visited on November, 20251 time

I visited during lunchtime.
The restaurant is located just a short walk from the stone-paved street...

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3.6

JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999person
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Visited on October, 20251 time

The food was absolutely delicious.
They grill fresh eel right in front of you.
I prefer this place...

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3.5

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Visited on September, 20251 time

The sauce might be a bit mild?

Grilled Unagi Hitsumabushi - JPY 5500
Grilled Liver - JPY 1500 (limited quantity, takes 15 minutes...

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3.5

JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999person
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Visited on August, 20251 time

【A Restaurant Serving Kansai-style Grilled Eel, Just a Short Walk from Hanamikoji in Gion】
Today's O...

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3.5

JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999person
  • Food and taste3.5
  • Service3.0
  • Atmosphere4.0
  • Cost performance3.0
  • Drinks-
Visited on July, 20251 time

A Charming Unagi Restaurant in Kawaramachi

I visited on a weekday at 12:30 without a reservation, feeling a bit nervous since the interior is n...

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3.8

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  • Food and taste3.8
  • Service3.0
  • Atmosphere4.0
  • Cost performance3.0
  • Drinks-
Visited on July, 20251 time

Gion Unagi Kawato

The presentation of the whole eel, along with the large dish and the lid for the pot, creates a stri...

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3.5

JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999person
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Visited on June, 20251 time

Unagi and Ikura

I visited this restaurant in Gion after making a reservation in advance.
I ordered the Unagi Ikura J...

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3.7

JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999person
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Visited on June, 20251 time

This charming restaurant is located in a prime spot facing Hanamikoji Street in Gion, renovated from...

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5.0

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Visited on May, 20252 times

I made a reservation for dinner and arrived a bit early.
I was warmly welcomed by the staff with th...

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4.5

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  • Food and taste4.5
  • Service4.5
  • Atmosphere4.5
  • Cost performance4.0
  • Drinks4.0
Visited on April, 20251 time

Paris outside, fluffy Kansai-style grilled eel inside – a must-visit restaurant!

【Gion Unagi Kawato】
@unagi_kawatou
572-27 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto ...

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5.0

JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999person
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Visited on April, 20251 time

A long-established restaurant known for its fragrant sauce and fluffy unagi. The carefully grilled u...

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3.0

JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999person
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Visited on April, 20251 time

I recently visited Gion Unagi Kawato, which just opened, and ordered the JPY 6600 local eel rice box...

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5.0

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  • Food and taste5.0
  • Service4.0
  • Atmosphere4.0
  • Cost performance3.5
  • Drinks3.0
Visited on April, 20251 time

Even better than last time!

I visited for lunch. This was my second time, and I can confidently say it was even more delicious t...

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3.3

JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999person
  • Food and taste3.5
  • Service3.0
  • Atmosphere3.3
  • Cost performance3.0
  • Drinks3.0
Visited on April, 20251 time

Pleasant Atmosphere Inside the Restaurant

• Cuisine:
The eel served was a long piece, which was quite impressive. It wasn’t extraordinary, but...

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4.0

JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999person
  • Food and taste4.0
  • Service4.0
  • Atmosphere4.0
  • Cost performance4.0
  • Drinks4.0
Visited on February, 20251 time

Unagi in a Charming Kyoto Atmosphere

Gion Unagi Kawato

I had lunch at Gion Unagi Kawato, located at 572-27 Gion-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyo...

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3.7

JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999person
  • Food and taste3.9
  • Service3.7
  • Atmosphere4.1
  • Cost performance3.4
  • Drinks3.3
Visited on February, 20251 time

The sound of the bamboo water fountain creates a charming atmosphere.

The greatest charm of Gion Unagi Kawato is the opportunity to enjoy Kansai-style grilled eel. The ee...

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4.5

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Visited on January, 20251 time

This is truly a craftman's unagi.
Visited on January 17, 2025.

【Overall Rating】5 out of 5.
Taste ★★...

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4.0

JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999person
  • Food and taste-
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Visited on January, 20251 time

I had Hitsumabushi, and it was fantastic. The skin was crispy, while the meat was tender and delicio...

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Restaurant information

Details

Restaurant name
Gion Unagi Kawato
Categories Japanese Cuisine, Unagi (Eel), Seafood
Phone number (for reservation and inquiry)

050-5593-0630

Reservation availability

Reservations available

Address

京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側572-27

Transportation

About 3 minutes walk from Gion Shijo Station

266 meters from Gion Shijo.

Business hours
  • Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Public Holiday, Day before public holiday, Day after public holiday

    • 11:00 - 14:00

      L.O. 13:30

    • 17:00 - 21:30

      L.O. 21:00

  • Closing days may vary
Average price

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999

Average price(Based on reviews)
JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999

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Payment methods

Credit card accepted

(VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners)

Electronic money not accepted

QR code payments not accepted

Seats/facilities

Number of seats

42 seats

( Counter seats, table seats, completely private rooms)

Private rooms

Available

Completely private room available

Private use

Unavailable

Non-smoking/smoking

Non smoking

Parking

Unavailable

Space/facilities

Counter seating

Menu

Drink

Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Sake (Nihonshu)

Feature - Related information

Occasion

Family friendly |Solo dining friendly

This occasion is recommended by many people.

Family friendly

Children welcome

The opening day

2024.3.31

Phone number

075-741-8590

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