Gion Komori is a Traditional Kyoto Japanese sweets & tea house at Gion Shinbashi, with garden, street-scene and waterfront outlooks.
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- Address
- Japan, 〒605-0087 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Motoyoshicho, 61 祇園新橋
- Phone
- +81 75-561-0504
- Website
- giwon-komori.com
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Tabelog 100 #89 in 2023
Tabelog 100 ranked Gion Komori #89 in 2023 with 3.7 points. That credential frames it as a sweets stop with outside recognition, not just a nearby tea break.
Warabi mochi and matcha parfaits
Warabi mochi leads the named sweets, alongside matcha warabi mochi, warabi mochi parfait, Matcha Bavarois parfait and warabi mochi zenzai. Leisurely pacing and conversational noise suit a planned pause over tea.
Cuisine and Recognition
Comparable venues in the metro at similar price points.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gion Komori | Traditional Kyoto Japanese sweets & tea house | $$ | , | Higashiyama |
| Menya Inoichi Hanare | Modern seafood-based ramen & tsukemen | $$ | , | Shimogyō |
| Kyoto Tonkatsu Katsuda Shijokarasuma | Traditional Japanese Tonkatsu | $$ | , | Shimogyō |
| Yoshida Yama Seseri | Yakitori & Izakaya Counter near Kyoto Station | $$ | , | Minami |
| 祇をん かじ正 | Traditional Kyoto Kaiseki Kappo | $$ | , | 祇園 |
| Tachinomi Sharp | Kyoto standing bar for seafood and sake | $$ | , | Shimogyō |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #89 · No. 89
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe - WEST - 2023
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At a Glance
- Classic
- Cozy
- Scenic
- Well Known
- Solo
- Family
- Casual Hangout
- Date Night
- After Work
- Waterfront
- Historic Building
- Standalone
- Garden
- Street Scene
- Waterfront
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–6:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–6:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–6:30 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–6:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–6:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
A classic Kyoto machiya-style teahouse with tatami rooms where guests remove their shoes, low tables by the windows, and a calm, nostalgic atmosphere overlooking the Shirakawa and Gion’s preserved streets.