Gion Matayoshi
祇園 又吉
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #24of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥36,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥27,500
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed MondaysBook online: TableCheck
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 3
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Gion Matayoshi is 24th of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 47th of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥36,000 (on Tabelog), 31% above the ¥27,500 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥20,000 (on Tabelog) is 25% above the ¥16,000 median of 21. Its record: two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 18 in Kyoto in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 33 in Kyoto in this guide with that run), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck and Tableall; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 24 seats), a private room (for 4), and a less expensive lunch (from ¥20,000, 44% below its least expensive dinner course). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥36,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥20,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kyoto | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumibi Kappo Ifuki | #39 | ¥33,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Ankyu | #40 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2025 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Maeda | #41 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Sangencha | #43 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Gion Matayoshi | #47 | ¥36,000 | ¥20,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Mizuno | #48 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 6 min, Sanjō Keihan | Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Gion Matayoshi
- Book online in English on TableCheck or Tableall, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-551-0117 (+81-75-551-0117 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Counter Course
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–3 guests
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
Cheapest
Night Counter CourseMost booked
3 hr at the table · 2–3 guests
¥36,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$240
¥16,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Additional service charge applies even when not using a card. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 24, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-6s may be limited. Check when you book |
| Dress code | We kindly ask that you refrain from visiting our restaurant in shorts, slippers, or sandals. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Take-out |
| Opened | February 2015 |
Getting there
4 min walk (330 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 7 min · Sanjō Keihan: 10 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 6 and walk east for 240 m.
- Turn right at Tully's Coffee onto Hanami-koji and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
You arrive at Gion Matayoshi.
Look for
祇園 又吉
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園 又吉京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-123
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-123 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 10 minutes walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 360 m, about 6 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
Gion Matayoshi has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Gion Matayoshi in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Matayoshi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Additional service charge applies even when not using a card.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gion Matayoshi closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Gion Matayoshi?
Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-6s may be limited. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Gion Matayoshi?
Gion-shijo Station, about 4 minutes on foot (330 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Gion Matayoshi have a dress code?
We kindly ask that you refrain from visiting our restaurant in shorts, slippers, or sandals.
Does Gion Matayoshi have a Michelin star?
Yes. Gion Matayoshi has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.