Gion Nanba

279-7, Gionmachi kitagawa, Higashi-Hairu, Hanami-koji, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto·From ¥ 6,400

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Gion’s unshowy one-star kaiseki that eats like three.

Tucked down a quiet lane off Hanamikoji, just a short stroll from Yasaka Shrine, Gion Nanba is the kind of Kyoto address you remember. It’s held a Michelin one-star for years, yet many seasoned diners whisper “it eats like three.” There’s no flashy plating—just steadily refined craft: clean knife work on sashimi that seems to melt, deeply aromatic soups, confident grilled courses, and a seasonal staple that perfumes the room. The meal flows gracefully, beginning with ume tea and closing with matcha. Best of all for travelers, same-day reservations may be possible—perfect after an unhurried walk through Gion.

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Packages

Classical Kaiseki Course

Appetizer, soup course, sashimi course, assorted cold dishes, simmered dish, meal, pickles, dessert, matcha

12,700 Yen

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Typical Kaiseki lunch

Appetizer, soup, sashimi, assorted cold dishes, simmered dish, fried dish, grilled dish, meal, dessert, after-meal fruit, matcha

17,500 Yen

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Premium Kaiseki lunch

Appetizer, soup, sashimi, assorted cold dishes, simmered dish, fried dish, grilled dish, meal, dessert, after-meal fruit, matcha

23,800 Yen

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Deluxe Kaiseki lunch

Appetizer, soup, sashimi, assorted cold dishes, simmered dish, fried dish, grilled dish, meal, dessert, after-meal fruit, matcha

31,700 Yen

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kids meau

Chef's Special Kaiseki Course

6,400 Yen

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Typical Kaiseki dinner

23,800 Yen

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Premium Kaiseki dinner

31,700 Yen

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Deluxe Kaiseki dinner

39,600 Yen

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Venue details

Name	Gion Nanba
Address	279-7, Gionmachi kitagawa, Higashi-Hairu, Hanami-koji, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 京都府京都市東山区四条花見小路東入ル祇園町北側279-7 Google Maps
Access by public transportation	5 minutes walk from Gion Shijo Station
What's included	1. Package fee 2. Service charge 3. Japanese consumption tax 4. Reservation fee
What's not included	1. Additional charges outside the set menu 2. Other unlisted fees
Booking notes	1. Minors above 12 years old must order the adult set menu. Please take note of this. 2. Guests in the same group are required to book the same set menu. 3. The set menu contents and images are for reference only. Dishes may be subject to change; please take note of this. 4. Please select a valid reservation time. To improve the success rate of your booking, we recommend keeping a few backup dates in mind. 5. Please provide a specific and reachable contact method (an email address or a working phone number). 6. Please state the actual number of guests attending, and (if applicable) be sure to note the age of any minors in the group. 7. If applicable, please inform customer service in advance of any dietary restrictions, food allergies (including alcohol), or ingredients you cannot accept. Customer service will notify the restaurant in advance to arrange for ingredient substitutions. 8. Some restaurants have dress code requirements; please dress appropriately for your meal. 9. Please arrive at the reservation location on time. If you are more than 15 minutes late, your reservation may be cancelled.
Cancellation policy	If you cancel your reservation within 2 days before the meal, 100% of the meal fee will be charged. If you cancel your reservation within 3 days before the meal, 50% of the meal fee will be charged.

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