Restaurant Details

Kyoto is the birthplace of almost all Japanese cuisine as it is known today. Using kombu kelp from the north and dried katsuobushi from the south, it was culinary masters in Kyoto that first made these into dashi: the foundation of Japanese food.

So to have a meal in Gion Kurashita is to engage with traditional Japanese cuisine at its peak. Located in the historic hanamichi (geisha district) of Hanamikoji, one of Gion’s five geisha districts, the restaurant finds itself in good company, surrounded by a smattering of the city’s most famous restaurants. The owner, Chef Kurashita Satoru, opened Gion Kurashita in 2010 after a storied tour of service in Japanese ryokan (traditional inns) and resort hotels all over the country.

Such a long career has bestowed on Chef Kurashita a wealth of knowledge of the intricacies of Japanese cuisine. Whether it’s Japanese king crab, or finely-marbled wagyu beef, or even the deadly poisonous fugu pufferfish, Chef Kurashita knows the best — and safest — way in which to prepare them. Even the humble tofu is given its due respect: Chef Kurashita uses tofu from historic supplier Hattori, which supplies Nanzen-ji Temple with its tofu, and is highly regarded for superior aroma and texture.

“Even in isolation, each course in a kaiseki service must be delicious,” he declares. And hundreds (if not thousands) of satisfied customers can testify to Chef Kurashita’s commitment.

Gion Kurashita Remarks

• Children below the age of 6 will not be permitted entry to the restaurant.

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.

• The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

Gion Kurashita Business Days

Gion Kurashita Address

570-157 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0074

Gion Kurashita Access Info

• Gion Kurashita can be accessed via a 10-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Electric Railway Main Line, or from Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line.

Gion Kurashita Phone Number

Gion Kurashita Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 48 hours before the dining start time to receive a full refund.