Menu to Taste

Gion Matayoshi

Japanese/Kaiseki · Kyoto · Michelin Two Stars · Chef Kazutomo Matayoshi

Awarded two Michelin stars, Gion Matayoshi in Kyoto serves refined kaiseki cuisine by chef Kazutomo Matayoshi. Built on traditional tea ceremony hospitality, the restaurant offers multi-course seasonal dining at a central counter. Signature dishes include tilefish clear soup showcasing Japanese culinary technique.

570-123 Giommachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0074, Kyoto

  • Michelin 2025

Menu

Dishes

  • Nimono Simmered Dish — Seasonal vegetables and proteins gently simmered.
  • Sakizuke Opening Appetizer — Opening appetizer. Seasonal sakizuke setting the tone for the kaiseki course.
  • Hassun Seasonal Platter — Seasonal platter representing mountains and sea.
  • おこのみ (1100)
  • はちみつレモン (1400)
  • マンゴー (1500)
  • 苺べりー (1500)
  • 花街のお昼 (1500)
  • グリーンカレー (1500)
  • イエローカレー (1500)

Tasting Menu

  • Gion Matayoshi Kaiseki Dinner (24200) — Kyoto kaiseki dinner rooted in tea ceremony tradition. Chef Kazutomo Matayoshi. Gion district. Counter seating.
  • Lunch Kaiseki (Counter) (20000) — Lunch kaiseki at counter seating. Approximately ¥20,000. About 13 courses of seasonal ingredients. Menu changes daily.
  • Dinner Kaiseki (Private Room) (29000) — Dinner kaiseki in private tatami room. Menu changes daily. Price may vary from counter seating.
  • Dinner Kaiseki (Counter) (29000) — Dinner kaiseki at counter seating. Approximately ¥29,000 (via TableAll). About 13 courses. Menu changes daily.
  • Lunch Kaiseki (Private Room) (22000) — Lunch kaiseki in private tatami room with garden view. Approximately ¥22,000. About 13 courses. Menu changes daily.

Cocktails

  • Sencha — Japanese green tea
  • Sencha Green Tea — Uji sencha at Gion Matayoshi — premium green tea from Kyoto's tea heartland, served with Chef Matayoshi's kaiseki in Higashiyama.
  • Hojicha Roasted Tea — Hojicha to close the kaiseki at Gion Matayoshi — roasted green tea after Chef Kazutomo Matayoshi's tea-ceremony style kaiseki. Two Michelin stars since 2016.

The Experience

An intimate room built around the chef's counter. The meal is structured around a tasting menu.

Phone: +81 50-3184-1604

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