Gion Matayoshi

570-123 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto Kyoto·From ¥ 26,200

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A once-in-a-lifetime kaiseki moment in Gion

Gion Matayoshi is the kind of kaiseki restaurant that makes the tea-ceremony idea of “ichigo ichie” feel real—each meal, each guest, only once. Officially Michelin two-star, its finesse often reads like three. Settle at the counter and watch clean, exacting work turn into delicate signatures: a clear soup with firm white fish, jewel-bright “jade” tofu, expertly handled shellfish, snow crab sushi, and Ise lobster. Even the tableware—evoking lingering winter snow—adds to the scene. The chef, originally from Okinawa, weaves subtle island notes into Kyoto tradition. It’s a memorable stop in Gion, an easy walk from Kawaramachi and near the Kamo River.

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Packages

Season of taste lunch course (Bar seat)

26,200 Yen

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Chef's selection course (Bar seat)

47,200 Yen

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Chef's selection course (Private Room)

49,800 Yen

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Season of taste lunch course (Private Room)

28,800 Yen

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Venue details

Name	Gion Matayoshi
Address	570-123 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto Kyoto 京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側 570-123 Google Maps
Access by public transportation	About 5 minutes walk from Gion-Shijō Station of Keihan Main Line.
What's included	1. Package fee 2. Service charge 3. Japanese consumption tax 4. Reservation fee
What's not included	1. Additional charges outside the set menu 2. Other unlisted fees
Booking notes	1. Minors above 12 years old must order the adult set menu. Please take note of this. 2. Guests in the same group are required to book the same set menu. 3. The set menu contents and images are for reference only. Dishes may be subject to change; please take note of this. 4. Please select a valid reservation time. To improve the success rate of your booking, we recommend keeping a few backup dates in mind. 5. Please provide a specific and reachable contact method (an email address or a working phone number). 6. Please state the actual number of guests attending, and (if applicable) be sure to note the age of any minors in the group. 7. If applicable, please inform customer service in advance of any dietary restrictions, food allergies (including alcohol), or ingredients you cannot accept. Customer service will notify the restaurant in advance to arrange for ingredient substitutions. 8. Some restaurants have dress code requirements; please dress appropriately for your meal. 9. Please arrive at the reservation location on time. If you are more than 15 minutes late, your reservation may be cancelled.
Cancellation policy	If you cancel your reservation within 5 days before the meal, 100% of the meal fee will be charged.

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