Kappo Hassun
八寸
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #10of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥27,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥30,250
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 1
In our ranking, Kappo Hassun is 10th of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 23rd of 332 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥27,500 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥30,250 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥13,200 (on Tabelog) is 20% below the ¥16,500 median of 21. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 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 Pocket Concierge; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥13,200, 52% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥27,500 on Tabelog, Pocket Concierge, and Ikyu; ¥13,200 on Tabelog, Pocket Concierge, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higashiyama Tsukasa | #20 | ¥30,250 | ¥30,250 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Higashiyama | Mon, Sun |
| Kappo Hassun | #23 | ¥27,500 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Shorenin Monzeki Mae Tsukioka | #24 | ¥30,000 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Higashiyama | Tue, Wed |
| Higashiyama Ogata | #25 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Higashiyama | Tue |
| Kikunoi Honten | #26 | ¥37,950 | ¥37,950 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 13 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Nishi | #27 | ¥26,000 | ¥16,000 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 9 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Kappo Hassun
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-561-3984 (+81-75-561-3984 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kyoto.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Kaiseki (Lunch)Most booked
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Omakase Kaiseki (Dinner)Most booked
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Kaiseki
¥27,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥14,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–13:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–13:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–13:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–13:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–13:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Ikyu.
| Seats | 18 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
3 min walk (200 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 9.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 6 min · Sanjō Keihan: 8 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 9 and walk north for 20 m.
- Turn right at Jam Hostel and walk 60 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart onto Nawate-dori and walk 10 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
You arrive at Kappo Hassun.
Look for
八寸
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
八寸京都府京都市東山区祇園末吉町95
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 95 Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - Keihan Main Line, Gion-Shijo Station, 5 minutes on foot. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 460 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Kappo Hassun has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Kappo Hassun 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 Kappo Hassun cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kappo Hassun closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Kappo Hassun?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kappo Hassun?
Gion-shijo Station, about 3 minutes on foot (200 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Kappo Hassun have a Michelin star?
Yes. Kappo Hassun has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.