Kappo Sakamoto

Kappo/Kaiseki · Kyoto · Michelin One Star · Chef Ryuta Sakamoto

Awarded one Michelin star from 2010 to 2020, Kappo Sakamoto in Kyoto is led by chef Ryuta Sakamoto. The restaurant serves traditional Kyoto-style kappo cuisine centered on seasonal multi-course menus. Located in Gion, the venue features counter seating overlooking the Shirakawa Canal.

Gion district, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto (overlooking Shirakawa River, 5-min walk from Gion-Shijo Station), Kyoto

  • Michelin 2025

Menu

Tasting Menu

  • Dinner Omakase (15000) — Chef's omakase kaiseki dinner adapting to seasonal ingredients and guest preferences. Prepared at the counter with chef's explanations in English. Menu changes daily per chef's selection.
  • Lunch Kaiseki (Premium) (10000) — Upgraded 8-course kappo kaiseki lunch with enhanced seasonal ingredients. Menu changes daily per chef's selection.
  • Lunch Kaiseki (Entry) (5000) — 6-course kappo-style kaiseki lunch prepared in front of guests at the counter. Features seasonal ingredients like bamboo shoots, yuba, and smoked duck. Menu changes daily per chef's selection.
  • Dinner Omakase (Premium) (25000) — 13-course omakase with premium ingredients including Kobe beef, pufferfish milt (winter), and other seasonal delicacies. Menu changes daily per chef's selection.
  • Dinner Omakase (standard) (10000)
  • e.g., 6-course kaiseki (per reviewer reports) (5000)
  • HANA (15000)
  • TSUKI (25000)
  • YUKI (35000)
  • Lunch Omakase (5000)

Dishes

  • Dinner Course (10000)
  • Lunch Course (5000)
  • Lunch starts at (5000)
  • Lunch Course (5000)

Cocktails

  • Call directly (81)

The Experience

An intimate room built around the chef's counter. The meal is structured around a tasting menu and à la carte dining.

Phone: +81 75-551-2136

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