Gion Sasaki
Kappo/Kaiseki · Kyoto · Michelin Three Stars · Chef Hiroshi Sasaki
Three Michelin-starred Kappo restaurant in Kyoto's Gion district. Chef Hiroshi Sasaki offers theatrical kaiseki with open kitchen, stone oven cooking, and simultaneous seating. Menu changes daily per chef's selection.
566-27 Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0811, Kyoto
- Michelin 2025
Menu
Dishes
- Stone Oven Grilled Fish — Grilled fish course. Part of the kaiseki progression. Restaurant underwent full renovation in 2023 with redesigned open kitchen.
- Donabe Clay Pot Rice — Signature rice cooked tableside in clay pot (donabe). Seasonal toppings change daily. During crab season (Nov-Feb), the famous Matsuba-gani crab fried rice is a highlight.
- ・ランチ (22000)
- Hassun Seasonal Platter — Seasonal platter representing mountains and sea. Part of the kaiseki progression.
- Sakizuke Opening Amuse — Opening course. Part of the omakase progression. Changes daily based on Chef Sasaki's market selections.
- Nigiri Sushi Selection — Hand-formed sushi by Chef Sasaki. Part of the kaiseki progression.
- House-made Tofu — Fresh tofu made in-house daily. Part of the kaiseki progression.
- Otsukuri - Premium Sashimi — Fresh seasonal sashimi. Part of the kaiseki progression.
- Wagyu Beef Course — Premium Japanese wagyu course. Part of the kaiseki progression.
- Starting from (31000)
Tasting Menu
- Dinner (tasting menu) (44000)
- Omakase Dinner (44000) — Full kappo kaiseki dinner. ¥44,000 (tax and service included, varies by procurement). All guests start simultaneously at 18:30. Multi-course progression featuring the finest seasonal ingredients.
- Lunch (tasting menu) (22000)
- Omakase Lunch (22000) — Kappo kaiseki lunch. ¥22,000 (tax and service included). Available Thursday, Friday, Saturday only. All guests start simultaneously at 12:00 PM. Menu changes daily based on market availability.
Cocktails
- Matcha — Ceremonial matcha
- Hojicha — Roasted green tea
- Hojicha Roasted Tea — Roasted green tea. Complimentary with meal.
- Sencha Green Tea — Premium Uji green tea. Complimentary with meal.
Wines
- Wine Pairing - French Selection (15000) — Curated French wines to complement kaiseki courses. Selected by sommelier.
- Sake Pairing Course (10000) — Curated sake flight paired to each course. Selection changes with menu.
Phone: +81-75-551-5000
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