Gion Matayoshi
Overall Score
Six Dimensions
Introduction
Gion Matayoshi is a two-Michelin-star kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto's Gion district. Guided by the chef's belief in adding technique to simplicity, it showcases seasonal ingredients sourced from across Japan with refined dashi and precise craftsmanship. The result is an elegant Kyoto dining experience in a distinctly Gion setting.
Voice of Customers
Information
- Address
- 570-123 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0074, Japan
- Phone
- +81 75-551-0117
This restaurant is hardest-tier to book — consider an international hotel concierge as your first route. Direct platforms below may not have public availability.
How to book
This restaurant is among the hardest to book in its city. The realistic route for first-time visitors is through an international hotel concierge — Mandarin Oriental, Park Hyatt, Four Seasons, Aman, or the Ritz-Carlton can place the call with the appropriate introductions. Direct booking through public platforms is often unavailable; the few seats that do release publicly book out within minutes of opening (typically the first of the prior month).
English booking platforms covering this restaurant: Ikyu. If you are visiting Japan for the first time and this restaurant is on your shortlist, have your hotel confirm availability before committing to a date.
Frequently Asked
How do I book Gion Matayoshi?
Booking difficulty: Very Hard. English-language booking is available via Ikyu. Lunch is typically easier than dinner to book.
What is the price range at Gion Matayoshi?
Dinner runs ¥30,000–39,999. Lunch runs ¥20,000–29,999, typically 40–60% of the dinner price. Prices are based on publicly disclosed bands; the actual bill depends on the seasonal menu, drinks, and any added courses.
Is Gion Matayoshi suitable for international visitors?
Partially. Some English is available but not at all touchpoints. Confirm requirements (menu, payment, dietary needs) at the time of booking.
When is the best time to visit Gion Matayoshi?
Weekday lunch is typically the easiest reservation and the most cost-effective way to experience the kitchen. Avoid Japanese national holidays for the highest seat availability, and book at least six months in advance.