Higashiyama Yoshihisa
東山 吉寿
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 10 min walk from Kiyomizu-Gojō Station
Our analysis
- #7of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- 82%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a lower dinner budget
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 7 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 5
Inside 2
In our ranking, Higashiyama Yoshihisa is 7th of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 14th of 332 in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 82% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and higher than that of 79% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 18 in Kyoto in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2020 (7 times; one of 35 in Kyoto in this guide with that run), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Hitosara and Ikyu Restaurant; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4), and a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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, Private rooms |
How to book Higashiyama Yoshihisa
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Hitosara or Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-748-1216 (+81-75-748-1216 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Higashiyama TsukasaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.23
Kappo HassunGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 4.10
Shorenin Monzeki Mae TsukiokaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.20
Higashiyama OgataGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.17
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:30, 18:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:30–21:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 18:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 18:30–21:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Take-out |
| Opened | September 2018 |
Getting there
10 min walk (830 m) from Kiyomizu-Gojō Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Shichijō (Exit 6): 11 min · Tōfukuji: 20 min
- Leave Kiyomizu-Gojō Station by Exit 2 and walk east for 300 m.
- Turn right onto Yamato-ohji and walk 220 m.
- Turn left and walk 160 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
Higashiyama Yoshihisa is on your left.
On your left
Look for
東山 吉寿
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
東山 吉寿京都府京都市東山区妙法院前側町422
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 422 Myohoin Maekawacho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0932 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Approximately 11 minutes walk from "Kiyomizu-Gojo" Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Sanjūsangen-dō, 510 m, about 8 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Six Senses Kyoto, 110 m, about 2 min walk
- Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, 270 m, about 5 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
Higashiyama Yoshihisa has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Higashiyama Yoshihisa 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
From the restaurant's website
| Owner | 鈴木吉寿 |
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As stated on higashiyama-yosihisa.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Higashiyama Yoshihisa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Higashiyama Yoshihisa closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Higashiyama Yoshihisa?
Kiyomizu-Gojō Station, about 10 minutes on foot (830 m). Shichijō Station is about 10 minutes away.
Does Higashiyama Yoshihisa have a dress code?
Smart Casual
Does Higashiyama Yoshihisa have a Michelin star?
Yes. Higashiyama Yoshihisa 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.