Menu to Taste

Gion Nishikawa

Japanese/Kaiseki · Kyoto · Michelin Two Stars · Chef Masayoshi Nishikawa

Holding two Michelin stars, Gion Nishikawa in Kyoto is led by chef Masayoshi Nishikawa, who prepares seasonal kaiseki cuisine grounded in classic Japanese principles. The dining room features sukiya-style teahouse architecture with a miniature garden, offering clear wanmono dashi built around makombu kelp umami.

473 Shimogawara-cho, Shimogawara-dori Yasakatoriimae Sagaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0825, Kyoto

  • Michelin 2025

Menu

Tasting Menu

  • Counter Omakase Dinner (33000) — Counter omakase dinner. Approximately ¥20,000-¥30,000. 10-course seasonal kaiseki at hinoki cypress counter. Monthly changing menu with chef interaction.
  • Gion Nishikawa Kaiseki Dinner (33000) — Kyoto kaiseki dinner. Gion district.
  • Table Dinner Course (20000) — Table dinner course with lighter kaiseki progression. Approximately ¥15,000.
  • Omakase Light Course (table) (14300)
  • Gion Nishikawa Kaiseki Lunch (14300) — Kyoto kaiseki lunch. Gion district.
  • Kaiseki Lunch (12650)
  • Premium Omakase Dinner (14300) — Enhanced kaiseki dinner with premium seasonal additions. Menu changes daily.
  • Kaiseki Lunch Course (14300) — Seasonal kaiseki lunch. Approximately ¥20,000. Available Thursday, Friday, Saturday only.

Cocktails

  • Hojicha Roasted Tea — Hojicha after the kaiseki at Gion Nishikawa — roasted green tea following Chef Masayoshi Nishikawa's courses. Two Michelin stars.
  • Sencha Green Tea — Uji sencha at Gion Nishikawa — premium green tea after Chef Nishikawa's kaiseki. He grew up in Kyoto's Muromachi district; opened 2008.

Dishes

  • Sakizuke Opening Appetizer — Opening appetizer. Seasonal sakizuke.
  • Mukozuke Sashimi — Seasonal sashimi. Selections may include Akashi sea bream, Nushima conger eel, or seasonal fish.
  • Prices listed include tax (from (14300)
  • Dinner Course (20000)
  • Chirimen Sansho (2160)
  • Saba Sushi (4320)
  • Owan Clear Soup — Clear dashi broth. Uses spring water from nearby Yasaka Shrine.
  • Mizumono Seasonal Dessert — Seasonal dessert to close the kaiseki.
  • Nimono Simmered Dish — Simmered seasonal ingredients.
  • Yakimono Grilled Course — Grilled course. Seasonal fish or meat over charcoal.

The Experience

Built around the chef's counter and with garden or terrace dining. The meal is structured around a tasting menu.

Phone: +81-75-525-1776

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