Gion Sasaki
祇園 さゝ木
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 8 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #6of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- 94%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a lower dinner budget
- ★★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook by phone
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 4
Inside 4
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Gion Sasaki is 6th of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 13th of 332 in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥40,000–49,999) is higher than that of 94% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and higher than that of 92% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 6 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 and 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a less expensive lunch (from ¥20,000, 50% below its dinner budget).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niku no Takumi Miyoshi | #4 | ¥60,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Silver 2026 | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Mizai | #12 | ¥78,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 13 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Gion Sasaki | #13 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online, Japanese only | ★★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 8 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Higashiyama Yoshihisa | #14 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 10 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Wed |
| Ryori Kawaguchi | #15 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | No public phone or online | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | — | — |
| Higashiyama Tsukasa | #20 | ¥30,250 | ¥30,250 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Higashiyama | Mon, Sun |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Gion Sasaki
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-551-5000 (+81-75-551-5000 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Start time: all guests start the meal together, so arrive a little early; late arrivals may miss courses.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Niku no Takumi MiyoshiGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥60,000–79,999, Tabelog 4.46
MizaiGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥60,000–79,999, Tabelog 4.27
Higashiyama TsukasaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.23
Kappo HassunGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 4.10
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥60,000–79,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Lunch service charge included, dinner service charge 10%. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:30–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:30–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a designated smoking area outside. |
| Children | Children under 10 are not admitted |
| Dress code | As you will be required to remove your shoes, we kindly ask that you visit in smart casual attire. We request that men refrain from wearing sandals or shorts. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | BYO drinks |
Getting there
8 min walk (670 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 5): 10 min · Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 12 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 1 and walk north-east for 10 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven onto Donguri Street and walk 110 m.
- Turn right onto Yamato-ohji and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 150 m.
- Turn right and walk 160 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Turn left onto Yasaka-dori and walk 90 m.
Gion Sasaki is on your left.
On your left
Look for
祇園 さゝ木
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園 さゝ木京都府京都市東山区八坂通大和大路東入小松町566-27
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 566-27 -, Kyoto 605-0811 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Gion Sasaki is a 10-minute walk from Keihan Gion Shijo Station or a 12-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line Shijo Kawaramachi Station, located along Yasaka Street. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: three stars
Gion Sasaki has three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Gion Sasaki 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”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Sasaki cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Lunch service charge included, dinner service charge 10%.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gion Sasaki closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Gion Sasaki?
Children under 10 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Gion Sasaki?
Gion-shijo Station, about 8 minutes on foot (670 m). Kiyomizu-Gojō Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Gion Sasaki have a dress code?
As you will be required to remove your shoes, we kindly ask that you visit in smart casual attire. We request that men refrain from wearing sandals or shorts.
Does Gion Sasaki have a Michelin star?
Yes. Gion Sasaki has three 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.