Finest Japanese cuisine in the heart of Gion without all the formalities. Instead of sitting through the full experience of a traditional kaiseki meal, Gion Yamagishi offers an impressive a la carte menu of delicacies from salt-grilled tilefish to suppon hot pot. For top restaurateur Takahiro Yamagi ... (read more)

PRICE

￥19,500

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CHILD

0

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

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Hurry down the picturesque street of Hanamikoji to Kyoen before everyone discovers the wonders of this Kyoto gem, captivating connoisseurs with a creative washoku meets Italian menu. A passionate chef faithfully recreates the delectable recipes inherited from the restaurant’s producers, capturing th ... (read more)

PRICE

￥27,000

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MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

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In the heart of Kyoto, a talented young chef is taking on a challenge to reimagine Japanese cuisine. Experimenting with nontraditional ingredients, Chef Tsukasa Miyashita is devoted to creating new flavors that entertain his guests. A former apprentice at renowned Gion Sasaki, he is set to take his ... (read more)

PRICE

￥36,500

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MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

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Inheriting the flavors of the impossible-to-book Kyotenjin Noguchi, the Gion restaurant Noguchi Tsunagu’s popularity is found in the warmth of its head chef and the unique course combining classical Japanese cuisine with more casual creations. Add to that its location on Kiritoshi Street in Kyoto’s ... (read more)

MICHELIN

1

STAR

PRICE

￥27,000

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LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

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Cheers of joy broke out when this restaurant opened in July 2022, answering the prayers of those unable to book a seat at Kyoto’s award-winning Tominokoji Yamagishi or seeking a more casual à la carte style. After four dishes featuring the same prized ingredients and dashi as at the parent restauran ... (read more)

PRICE

￥20,500

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CHILD

12

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

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Ogata stands quietly in a quaint back alley in Kyoto and has been attracting foodies from all over the world with chef Ogata's skill alongside the use of top-notch ingredients. He opened the long-awaited Higashiyama Ogata branch in the autumn of 2021 inside Hotel Shinshoan, which opened at the same ... (read more)

PRICE

￥51,000

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CHILD

15

& UP

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

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Born from the near impossible to book kaiseki favorite Tominokoji Yamagishi, Nijo Yamagishi is a chance to enjoy premium quality in a more casual setting, with hot pot cuisine from an exciting young chef. So much to look forward to with this Kyoto restaurant opening in autumn 2019 – a great choice, ... (read more)

PRICE

￥33,000

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CHILD

6

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

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In an unquestionable place at the pinnacle of Japanese cuisine, Gion Maruyama is Kyoto at its most elegant best. Cultural elements of tea ceremony and traditional kaiseki cuisine flow throughout the complete dining experience, offering every guest their very own moment to revel in true Japanese hosp ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

PRICE

￥28,000

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CHILD

0

& UP

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

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Kenninji Gion Maruyama is the newer masterpiece in a group that occupies an unquestionable place at the pinnacle of Japanese cuisine. Guests are immersed in true Japanese hospitality, gaining insight into traditions of tea ceremony, kaiseki cuisine and the historical district of Gion in a beautiful ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

PRICE

￥28,000

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CHILD

0

& UP

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

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Hassun feels like it has been polished by the passing of time, with a charming old-style air rarely felt in these times. The chef’s sharpened sensibilities create a dining experience that is the picture of Japanese refinement, and true to the restaurant’s name, Hassun has perfected the art of captur ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

PRICE

￥19,500

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CHILD

0

& UP

PRIVATE ROOM

For 1-8

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

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Fascinated by the art of charcoal grilling, a Kyoto chef reimagines traditional kappo cuisine with style and originality. Using only the finest ingredients, Sumibikappou Ifuki’s signature dishes such as seared tuna and roast bear are perfected by his self-taught techniques and exquisite aesthetics. ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

PRICE

￥33,500

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CHILD

10

& UP

PRIVATE ROOM

2-8 people

MIN GUESTS

2

PEOPLE

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Hidden in the lush mountain on the northeastern end of Kyoto, Hirasansou continues to evolve an old tradition. For over three generations, the small inn has greeted hikers who have made their way to savor seasonal catches like wild sweetfish and game meats. Set in a gorgeous decor that marries moder ... (read more)

PRICE

￥41,000

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CHILD

12

& UP

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

2

PEOPLE

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Loved and praised as “Sasaki Theater,” this one-and-only Japanese restaurant has become a long-run hit on the old strip of Gion. With charisma and passion, Chef Hiroshi Sasaki has transformed his kitchen into a stage where he performs a new kind of culinary entertainment, packed with fun and surpris ... (read more)

MICHELIN

3

STAR

PRICE

￥31,000

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CHILD

13

& UP

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

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As if invited to a home of an old tea master, dining at Kiyama is like experiencing a culinary ritual. Treasuring the delicious well water they discovered on its Kyoto grounds, every dish of the seasonal kaiseki meal heightens your mindfulness and calls you to appreciate beauty in the simplest detai ... (read more)

MICHELIN

1

STAR

PRICE

￥39,500

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CHILD

0

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

PRIVATE ROOM

2-8 People

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

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With pronounced seasonal flavors of Kyoto served at a perfectly modulated tempo, Roan Kikunoi offers the excitement of a live performance with front row seats at the counter of this talented chef. Found in a busy pocket of Kyoto off Shijo Boulevard, there is a unique energy and casual feel here. Whi ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

PRICE

￥19,500

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CHILD

10

& UP

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

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Orchestrated by a true master of Japanese culture, the kaiseki at Tominokoji Yamagishi goes far beyond a culinary experience. Surrounded by perfected traditions of tea ceremony, flower arrangement and calligraphy, this superb Kyoto restaurant will promise you a renewed and profound appreciation for ... (read more)

MICHELIN

1

STAR

PRICE

￥70,000

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CHILD

12

& UP

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

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Exquisite and flawless – Kikunoi has perfected everything from the garden to the restaurant building, tableware, and of course, cuisine. A veritable “living museum”, this traditional Japanese haute-cuisine restaurant has furnishings and decorations that take your breath away at every turn. At once h ... (read more)

MICHELIN

3

STAR

PRICE

￥29,000

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CHILD

10

& UP

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

2

PEOPLE

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Exquisitely plated two star Michelin Kyoto cuisine created by an Okinawan chef, paired with an unparalleled sake selection – the intimate Matayoshi fills both your heart and your belly. It is the synergy of elements in the Matayoshi dining experience that make it simply wonderful. Matayoshi off ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

PRICE

￥20,500

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CHILD

12

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

PRIVATE ROOM

2-8 People

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

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Enjoyed by many for 450 years and breathtakingly beautiful in its elegant simplicity, Hyotei sweeps you away in the moment and takes you on a journey. Kaiseki cuisine that weaves progress with the wisdom and traditions of many generations before, Hyotei offers haute cuisine fitting with these times ... (read more)

MICHELIN

3

STAR

PRICE

￥47,500

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CHILD

12

& UP

PRIVATE ROOM

For 2-30 People

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

2

PEOPLE

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The complexity of Japanese simplicity, subtle flavors and artistry, in a setting that peaks the senses: CHIHANA epitomises the kaiseki dining experience and leaves you with the sense that now you have encountered true Kyoto hospitality. Once inside, you are surrounded by tea house aesthetics of ... (read more)

PRICE

￥31,000

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CHILD

10

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

PRIVATE ROOM

For 4-8 People

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

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Authentic simplicity. This earnest chef of traditional Kyoto kaiseki cuisine knows that true goodness comes from within. At Oryori Hayashi, from the ingredients to tableware and the chef himself, every aspect of the dining experience is genuine and real, and discerning customers can tell the differe ... (read more)

MICHELIN

1

STAR

PRICE

￥41,000

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CHILD

12

& UP

PRIVATE ROOM

For 2-4 People

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

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Full sensory stimulation. Delicious, beautiful, and playful creations, and the elegant setting in which you dine make Suetomo an experience your senses will never let you forget. Overflowing with hospitality, your every need will be met and every taste desire satiated. Walk down Hanami-koji lane ... (read more)

PRICE

￥46,000

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CHILD

0

& UP

VEGAN

WELCOME

PRIVATE ROOM

For 2-6 People

LUNCH

OPEN

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

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Secrets are hard to keep when something is this good. The perfect combination of creative cuisine, atmosphere and omotenashi mesmerizes gourmands from around Japan, but only the luckiest can get in. If you are one of the fortunate few to walk down the dotted stone pathway and through the sliding doo ... (read more)

MICHELIN

2

STAR

AWARDS

OAD Top 100+ Asia (8th/100)

PRICE

￥59,500

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CHILD

12

& UP

PRIVATE ROOM

For 4-8 People

MIN GUESTS

1

PERSON

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